P90X Day 75 Completed: Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
P90X Legs and Back Grouch Walk
I just finished my P90X workout for the day! Today I had to do Legs and Back and Ab Ripper X. I did the workouts back-to-back with no break and I was exhausted once I finished Ab Ripper X! I know I definitely got a great workout from P90X today!
By the time I got to the Alternating Side Lunges during Legs and Back I was struggling to catch my breath! I’m not sure what it was today that wore me out so much! I guess it was because the exercises in Legs and Back move very quickly, and you’re doing one exercise right after the other with no break. After the Alternating Side Lunges I did take a short break just to catch my breath before I moved on to the Closed Grip Overhand Pull Ups. Today I used the 25 pounds dumbbells again during all of the exercises that Tony Horton recommends using weight. Since next week is basically the last week of the hardcore P90X workouts, I think I’m going to have to step it up and use 30 pound dumbbells.
For the pull up exercises I increased by one rep for all exercises during both sets with the exception of the Reverse Grip Chin Ups. During the Reverse Grip Chin Ups, I did the same number of reps that I did on P90X day 68. The pull up exercises is another reason I got so out of breath today. I’m now at a point where I’m doing 15 reps for all sets with the exception of the Reverse Grip Chin Ups (during the Reverse Grip Chin Ups I’m doing 16 reps and then 15 reps). I push the reps out pretty quickly and they always get my heart rate going.
Ab Ripper X was a lot harder today especially after doing Legs and Back immediately before it. I was really struggling to hold my legs up during the Fifer Scissors! I almost let my foot hit the ground, but I managed to hold it up. It felt great to finish Ab Ripper X so I could relax!
Well, I’m off to go eat some dinner! For everyone doing P90X, keep giving the workouts your all!
Nutrition for today-
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake.
Mid-Morning: Protein shake.
Lunch: Sliced Chicken sandwich with provolone cheese, and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Mid-Afternoon: Protein shake and P90X Recovery drink after Legs and Back, & Ab Ripper X.
Dinner: Shrimp and some vegetables.
After-Dinner: Protein shake.
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The ankle held up much better than expected. Once I got it loosened up everything went smooth it seemed. I need to purchase a new pull up bar. The one I had broke! Not sure what happened. All of a sudden after 75 days the it just cracked in the middle during a set of reverse grips. I just used the door frame to finish up, but that was rough on the hands.
Ab ripper was tough for me as well. I think this is the hardest section just because it uses alot of muscles in the legs. Sadly, my leg did hit the ground during fifer scissors. But i just grunted, lifted it, and finished up the last 6. I held my breath way too much during those reps.
Good! I was just about to ask how you’re ankle was doing! I’m glad it’s getting better. Where did you buy your pull up bar?
Ouch!! Yea using the door frame sounds painful, but good job for sucking it up and getting it done!
Yea Ab Ripper was painful today. I was struggling to keep my legs up. I find myself holding my breath during those too sometimes. Good job today! I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday!!
It was one I got from a friend. No clue where he got it, it was sturdy…I was shocked it happened. I bought it off him for 10 bucks since he never used it. Hopefully I can make time to buy one in the next couple of days.
I also rocked out a nice 2 mile run after I got done with the workout. It was so nice out today. Thank God, literally, it decided to stop being cold and nasty up here.
Got it! I guess on the bright side you didn’t lose much since you only paid $10 for it.
Nice! I wish I enjoyed running enough to do that! My wife loves to run, and a few of my other buddies really enjoy running too. That’s awesome that the weather has been so nice there! It’s been really nice here too. I think I heard that on Sunday it’s supposed to be 80 degrees (it’s going to feel more like summer)! Today it was 70 degrees and it was a perfect temp. I’m going to try to make some time to enjoy the weather this weekend!
Just wanted to say “thanks” for posting your responses for each day. I just started the program and I already am so sore. I’ve “completed” the first 2 days. Well, kind of completed Day 2. I reached total exhaustion with 8 minutes left. Thanks again.
I’ve really enjoyed doing it! Congrats on just starting P90X! It’s going to be tough the first few weeks, but just do you best! Keep me updated on your progress!