Ancient Greek civilization is responsible for many important contributions:
- Democracy
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Astronomy
- Medicine
But how did they approach fitness (lifting + nutrition) especially in terms of their warriors?
Because in most statue renditions, paintings, etc;
They have great physiques (with ZERO access to gyms or modern technology)…

Training:
The Greeks trained with boulders + stones in terms of “lifting weights”.
Usually by picking them up, then lifting the weight upwards;
Most impressive was lifting over head (overhead press).
They celebrated STRENGTH all throughout their culture.
Strength = Greatness

But a majority of their training was actually BODYWEIGHT.
Doing things like:
- Chin ups
- Pull ups
- Push ups
- Handstand push ups (Pike press)
- Squats (with fellow warriors on back)
- Jumping
Bodyweight training was the main means of improving their physique + athleticism.

The diets of the warriors was based around two main things:
- Beef
- Fish
It’s also important to know that they were eating relatively high intakes of calories;
Their only option was whole foods, animal based, with small amounts of raw fruits + veggies.

Important to note is the number one health practice in their society was FASTING:
Priests, doctors, philosophers, and warriors all practiced some form of fasting for physical health, as well as religious purposes…
It was known to keep the mind sharp + the body thriving…

If you’re looking to implement the best strategy for your health;
Draw from history and see what we have been doing since the beginning of time (and in the most advanced civilizations) to thrive in accordance with our biology…
Same you, but fastr.