P90X Day 47 Completed: Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
I just finished my P90X workout for the day, Legs & Back, and Ab Ripper X. Today I felt like my mind was somewhere else during the Legs & Back workout. I kept thinking of everything that I needed to do after I finished the workout. I made it through all of the exercises, but I really didn’t push myself all that hard. I hate it when I have days like this!
For the leg exercises I used 20 pound dumbbells for all the exercises that Tony recommends using weight (just like week). During the Single-Leg Wall Squat, I ended up wimping out towards then end and I put my leg down early. I usually don’t do that and I’m normally able to make it all the way to the end. I was just really anxious to get through the workout. I also wasn’t able to get through all of the 80/20 Cyber-Speed Squats. I think next time if I’m feeling super anxious to just “get through” the workout like I was today, then I should probably do what I need to do first, and then do my P90X workout (so then I’m not doing the workout halfway).
The pull-ups didn’t go too bad. I did the same number of reps for the 1st & 2nd sets of the Reverse Grip Chin Ups and for the 1st set of the Wide Front Pull Ups from last week, but I was able to increase by 1 rep for all of the remaining pull ups. Lastly, Ab Ripper X went well today! I did all of the reps and the advanced version of just about all of the exercises like usual (I wasn’t able to do the advanced version for all of the reps with the Leg Climbs).
Nutrition for today-
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake.
Mid-Morning: Protein shake.
Lunch: Turkey sandwich with lettuce, provolone cheese, and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Mid-Afternoon: P90X Recovery drink and a protein shake after P90X Legs and Back & Ab Ripper X.
Dinner: I think tonight we might be having sandwiches or something else that is easy to make!
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Just read through all your updates since I last checked in. Good to hear you are still making progress. I’ve hit a bit of a lull in increased production. A bit frustrating, but I’ll get past it. Pull ups havent improved in almost two weeks :(. I did get through fifer scissors for the first time two days ago without stopping, so that was pretty exciting. I can now do the entire DVD without a break, though I do get a bit sloppy on fifer scissors towards the end.
I laughed everytime the girl talked during back and biceps because I knew you were muttering something about her under your breath. All of the exercises are becoming more familiar, it’s nice. I know what to expect and how to pace myself accordingly.
Nice!! I’ve gotten so attached to the Internet, I don’t what I’d do without it!
I appreciate it!! I’ve had times where I haven’t gone up in reps either. As long as you are pushing as hard as you can, I think you’ll be fine. Pushing out more reps seems to be getting harder and harder for me too. I’m afraid at some point I’m going to hit a peak and not be able to push pass it. Everything is changing though so we’ll probably be ok. Next week is the Recovery Week and then onto Phase 3!!!!!
Lol…yea I can’t stand her! I wish there was an option on the menu where you could just mute her! I did actually mute Tony during Ab Ripper X yesterday. Since we’re doing that workout so much, I’ve gotten a little tired of hearing him during that workout. He’s definitely not as bad as that lady in Back & Biceps though!
Keep up the hard work!!! We are more than halfway done P90X!!
I have a plan. I’ll just video tape myself doing the p90x routine, add in a different comedy routine. Then you won’t have to watch the lady. Instead you can laugh at my feeble attempts to muster more than one corn cob pull up without cheating.
lol! There you go!! I’d like to see that! :-)
Quick question, my wife and I just finished day 47 (Legs and Back) and next week is the recovery week. Is it okay to swap out yoga and x-stretch next week and put in a lifting workout (chest and back, etc). The program is working great, but yoga is very unmotivating for both of us. We just don’t want to screw anything up.
Congrats for finishing day 47! That wouldn’t be a recovery week then! :-) I’d really recommend just doing the recovery week as is. You’ll allow your body to recover from the extreme workouts you’ve been doing so you can continue the growth. It’s really up to you though. Hope that helps Shawn!