Ninja Warrior

Follow 100 hopefuls as they prepare to take on the most punishing physical fitness test in the world.

A brutal feat of endurance, Ninja Warrior sees a group of competitors battle through four gruelling rounds as they attempt to be crowned a true champion. This is one of the most fearsome and incredible physical tests going – in the last tournament, 100 wannabe-warriors made the trek to Mount Midoriyama in Japan with the aim of completing the mammoth challenge, but every single one failed.

In fact, in the 10 year history of Ninja Warrior, only two out of 2,000 applicants have managed to complete the four stages of the course.

Stage one is primarily a speed test, where the contestants are given a set amount of time to complete an obstacle course.

Stage two test involves a dangerous maze of chains and conveyor belts a challenge so tough that fewer than 200 people have ever made it through.

Stage three tests the upper body strength and stamina of the warriors.

The infamous final stage sees competitors struggling to scale the vast tower which looms large over the entire course.

Watch Ninja Warrior, weeknights, 6.00pm and 6.30pm only on Challenge

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