P90X Review Legs and Back (Day 5 - Phase 1)
This P90X workout hits the back using variations of pull-ups and the legs with variations of squats. I’m sure I’m oversimplifying things here, but that’s what this video seemed like to me. As a biker, I was ready to bring it on the leg portions. Super Skaters was a bit of a challenge since the movement was unfamiliar to me. Tony warns that it will be awkward at first, but improve over time. My right knee was popping and creaking for some of the exercises, but I kept up my pace with the rest of the class. I did better with the single leg wall squats than with the double leg wall squats. Really felt the burn in those wall squats, something tells me I’ll be feeling it tomorrow.
I’m feeling frustrated with the pull-ups. Well I should say I’m feeling frustrated that I can’t do the pull-ups without the chair. I know a lot of people start with the chair, but I feel like I’m assisting myself too much with my leg resting on the chair. I’m thinking of buying the resistance bands so that I can work the muscles of the upper back without having to lift my own body weight off the floor. Anybody else have that problem or frustration?
Ab Ripper X follows the Legs and Back routines. I did a little better on the Crunchy Frogs with better form and better extension.
Wow, one more day and I’ll have completed my first week with the P90X fitness system.
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By Boomer, February 8, 2009 @ 4:20 am
Sounds like your off to a good start with your P90X program. I just finished week 5.
ARX (ab ripper x) is one of my favorite routines. At the beginning it was a bit awkward, but now I am just nailing it.
Don’t worry about starting your pull-ups with a chair. Just keep at it. You WILL improve… guarantee!
Btw, I also journal my P90X workouts at http://www.projectexercise.com
Keep bringing it!!!
By Chris, February 9, 2009 @ 11:49 am
I started P90X on 27 January and I am loving it. I want to let you know that I’m also having some issues with the pull-ups but I can help. When you are using the chair let it help get all the way up but the remove your foot/feet from the top of the chair and slowly lower yourself down to the hanging position. This negative action will help you build muscle. Also, get on your pull-up bar during the non-excercise time and see if you can squeeze out one (1) pull-up. If you can do one, then you’ll ultimately be able to do three, then four, etc., in due time.
By admin, February 10, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Thanks for the tip, I tried the tip today for Day 1 Chest and Back. I could feel the burn on the way down.
By Marc, February 25, 2009 @ 11:25 am
I began P90X on 2/2, but spent the week of 2/2-2/7 trying out the routines, doing the work, but not DOING the work… I started in earnest on 2/8 and have been doing it everyday, but I’ve made modifications based on my doctor’s recommendations. I have had surgery on both of my hands and wrists for carpal tunnel, and have tendinitis in the more severe of my carpal tunnel ruined wrists. As such, pull-ups are completely out of the question for me, to which I use the resistance bands. Most stores carry light, medium and heavy bands, but you can find extra-heavy and ultra heavy on amazon.com… they really do a good job emulating the action and working the muscles.