I figure if I grow out of my set, I’ll at least know the program better to buy more expensive and durable equipment if I need it.Īfter a brief warm-up, we launched into the strength training workout which comprised 6 groupings of chest exercises (a variety of different types of push ups) and back exercises (comprised of pull ups, chin ups, etc.). The P90X brand also sells their version: P90X Resistance Bands Workout Kit. I bought this set because I could add the three resistance bands together to make it even tougher if I become too strong for the heavy resistance band at some point during the program. I found the BodyFit Resistance Fitness Kit of light, medium and heavy resistance bands with a door anchor and two ankle straps at Sports Authority for $24.95. Since I’m doing these workouts in our condo, I bought a set of resistance bands for the exercises. Mid-Afternoon: Protein shake and some grape juice.ĭinner: Peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich (it was made with splenda, so no sugar).Day 1 of the P90X included a 52 minute workout of strength training exercises for the chest and back. Lunch: Sandwich with turkey and a slice of provolone cheese (on whole wheat bread). I will really need to “bring it” on Tuesday when I do Ab Ripper X again to make up for it!īreakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake. I was definitely more focused on that stupid wet spot than on my workout. I just couldn’t push myself through this time without stopping.
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I ended up taking my usual 3 breaks and when I got to the Mason Twist, I stopped at about 20 reps. I was just anxious to get through it so I could go up into the attic to see where the water is coming from. After seeing that spot, I was not at all focused on the workout. It’s obviously started to melt today, and somehow the water has got underneath the shingles and is leaking into our house. I was doing well until I noticed a wet spot on our ceiling! Saturday evening we had about 7 inches of snow come down and our roof is still covered in snow. I can’t wait for the end of this week, so I can take my day 30 photos, and compare them to my P90X before photos!Īb Ripper X went so-so today. I won’t be using that P90X DVD again until week 9. Today was actually the last day I’ll be doing the P90X Chest and Back workout for awhile. Therefore, I’m hoping I will be able to continue adding reps. However, the P90X workout is designed with a training technique called “muscle confusion” to prevent your body from reaching a plateau. I’m somewhat worried though that I won’t be able to keep adding reps like I’ve been doing.
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That’s a 20% increase in push ups, and 32% increase in pull ups.
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I’ve added 24 push ups and 12 pull ups to the P90X Chest and Back workout from week 1. For the exercises where you use the dumbbells (or resistance bands) I added 5 pounds to my dumbbells and stuck within the 8-10 rep range.Īfter looking at my P90X Worksheet, I’ve definitely made some very good progress within the first 2 weeks of the P90X workout. By the time I got to those exercises my arms were exhausted so I stayed at the same reps for the Decline Push-Ups and I ended up going down 2 Dive-Bomber Push Ups from last week. For the second set of push ups, I added 1-2 reps to the push ups with the exception of the Decline Push Ups, and the Dive-Bomber Push Ups. Also, for the push ups I added 1-2 reps on the first set of push ups. P90X Chest and back went great today! I really pushed myself and was able to add 1 pull up to each of the different pull ups (on both sets). Day 15 of the P90X workout is done! Today was Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X.