P90X Day 15 Completed: Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X
P90X Chest and Back
Day 15 of the P90X workout is done! Today was Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X. 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). Also, for the push ups I added 1-2 reps on the first set of push ups. 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. 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 exercises where you use the dumbbells (or resistance bands) I added 5 pounds to my dumbbells and stuck within the 8-10 rep range.
After looking at my P90X Worksheet, I’ve definitely made some very good progress within the first 2 weeks of the P90X workout. I’ve added 24 push ups and 12 pull ups to the P90X Chest and Back workout from week 1. That’s a 20% increase in push ups, and 32% increase in pull ups. I’m somewhat worried though that I won’t be able to keep adding reps like I’ve been doing. However, the P90X workout is designed with a training technique called “muscle confusion” to prevent your body from reaching a plateau. Therefore, I’m hoping I will be able to continue adding reps. Today was actually the last day I’ll be doing the P90X Chest and Back workout for awhile. I won’t be using that P90X DVD again until week 9. 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!
Ab Ripper X went so-so today. 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. It’s obviously started to melt today, and somehow the water has got underneath the shingles and is leaking into our house. After seeing that spot, I was not at all focused on the workout. I was just anxious to get through it so I could go up into the attic to see where the water is coming from. I ended up taking my usual 3 breaks and when I got to the Mason Twist, I stopped at about 20 reps. I just couldn’t push myself through this time without stopping. I was definitely more focused on that stupid wet spot than on my workout. I will really need to “bring it” on Tuesday when I do Ab Ripper X again to make up for it!
Nutrition for today-
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake.
Mid-Morning: Protein shake.
Lunch: Sandwich with turkey and a slice of provolone cheese (on whole wheat bread).
Mid-Afternoon: Protein shake and some grape juice.
Dinner: Peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich (it was made with splenda, so no sugar).
After-Dinner: Protein shake.
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Sounds like you had a great workout for the most part. Nice job yet again.
I struggled again today. The same muscle I thought I injured last week flared up again about halfway through the DVD…I couldn’t finish the DVD, it was bothering me too badly. It’s pretty disheartening that I want to do more, but I’m not inclined to injure myself by pushing something too far.
Ab ripper went pretty well for me. I still struggle at Fifer Scissors, I can get to about 16-17 and it’s just brutal.
On a side note, I know you probably can’t comment due to your wife looking at the blog. And I don’t want to get you in trouble. But when the Russian girl(Lorriane I think?) does the dive bomber pushups…wow. I have to watch that section again.
I appreciate it! Sorry to hear that you had issues with your muscle again!! I know things like that can be very frustrating. You definitely did the right thing though in stopping so you don’t injure yourself. I’m sure your muscle will get better, it will just take time.
Ab Ripper X is brutal! Good job with that workout! Yea, I was very mad at myself for stopping during the Mason Twists, but my mind was definitely not with the workout.
About the lady on Chest and Back…lol!!!!! ;-)
Day 1 of the third week is now done and man am I proud. New habits, great motivation. Started trying on close that I bought between my 2nd and 3rd child~ at my peak shape… and some of it is big. Hooray!!!!!
Sounds like you’re already making great progress! Keep up all of the hard work because it’s definitely paying off!!!
So im back on posting… Strange last week, even though it was an easy week at work i was getting at home so damn tired i almost skipped legs and back and kenpo. Due to being so wasted i was lacking on motivation and i didnt want to do the workouts.
Good thing is im back on track, im not that tired and i’ve been trying to motivate myself with videos on the internet and people comments, so i think im good so far. I know i nedd to stay motivated cause the first time doing p90x i stopped by lack of motivation and i dont want that to happen again
About the workout, im doing pretty well and i did 2 more reps on first round and i dont know why i did 3-4 more reps on second round and comparing to week 2 im able to bring more of myself on the second round than on the first one. Still, very good cause i know im progressing. I hate it, but i love it.
Sounds like you’re back on track which is AWESOME! Just remember why you are doing P90X…think deeper then just trying to lose weight, to get toned, or to add muscle. How will getting into the best shape of your life make you feel? How will it change your life for the better? Write that out and keep it posted somewhere that you’ll see it every single day.
GREAT job for the increase in reps! KEEP pushing play!
Today was awesome!! I hurts in a good way ha I’m still not find of fiffer scissors or pulse ups, just gotta push. I’ve decided to keep kempo instead of substituting with an insanity vid. Its just more fun. I’ll just and in a run as well. I’m going to switch out plyo though. Yoga seems to take forever but it works ha overall, I’m still diggin this program!! Have a great week!!
Great job buddy for sticking with it and continuing to push play! Yea Kenpo X is a blast! BRING IT!
Day 15 already ?! Woohoo! Although I despise this particular workout mostly cause upper body strength and I are not very good friends. Mostly pushups…… And I’m still using a chair for
pull UPS. But w the complaining being said I’m pretty excited I’ve made it to my 3rd week :o) my husband dropped out after day one “he didn’t wanna be too sore for work” wife 1 husband 0.
THAT’S AWESOME! Way to stick with it! Sounds like you’ve showed up your husband! :-) Yea you should be super proud of yourself for not letting excuses get in the way. KEEP pushing play Christine!