Statham's Big 5-55 workout (courtesy Dan Johns)

Looks like we won't be able to record Episode 17 this week...so here's what I have been working on, Monday and Friday...



This is a very difficult routine called the Big 5- 55 routine, designed by strength coach, Dan Johns, for Jason Statham (reprinted from UK Men's Health). It incorporates a circuit of 5 exercises 10x- decreasing reps by one each round. Those exercises are:

1- Front Squat

2- Pull-up

3- Decline Push-up

4- Power Clean

5- Knees to Elbows (hanging)

Rest as little as possible...I've been doing 90-120 seconds between circuits but haven't completed more than five. It's a tough workout and tougher still if at a commercial gym. Statham has trained at a gym by LAX airport with trainer, Logan Hood. Big 5-55 is just one day from his typical 6 day routine (at least while preparing for a role). Here's his full 7 day schedule from Australian MH

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/fitness/workouts/article/-/5926430/jason-statham-s-full-7-day-wo1000rkout/

Maybe this is helpful to someone. Do this M and F, stretch on W or light lifting, and sprint on Thursday. Do something active like surf, basketball, or cycling on the weekend- and cut beer, sugar, bread, flour, and you'll be ready for summer.

Here's a few quotes:

“Every single day has a different combination of exercises. It always changes, and that’s what keeps things interesting.”

“Writing everything down makes it impossible for you to muck it up."

"I’m interested in practical strength that’s going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.”

“I’m a firm believer in attitude. Some people just don’t have that desire, and they need a good kick up the arse. Look, you’ve come to train… let’s fucking train! Your body is like a piece of dynamite. You can tap it with a pencil all day, but you’ll never make it explode. You hit it once with a hammer: Bang! Get serious. Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and half of nonsense. It’s so much more rewarding.”

“I’ll jump rope, then do squat thrusts, burpees, [squat thrusts in which you thrust your legs out, back to your chest, then leap in the air], star jumps, push-ups, tuck jumps [jump up, lift your knees to your chest, and straighten to land], and step-ups...If I’m doing a push-up, I go down slowly and then Bang! push back up as explosively as I can.”


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