P90X Day 8 Completed: Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X
P90X Diamond Push Ups
Phewwwww! Day 8 of my P90X workout is complete. Today was Chest and Back, and Ab Ripper X. I did Ab Ripper X first this time, and it actually seemed to go better. I still had to pause the P90X DVD like usual between some of the exercises though. Also, when I got to the Mason Twist I ended up stopping at the 10th rep (I’m really mad at myself for doing that) and taking a quick break. Ab Ripper X is a tough workout and I hope one day I can get through it without stopping!
The P90X Chest and Back workout went great! I was able to add a rep to all of the pull up exercises. For the push ups I was able to add 1-2 reps, except for the Dive-Bomber (I just couldn’t push out anymore). I still haven’t had a chance to go to the store to buy more plates for my dumbbells, so I added a few more reps for the Heavy Pants, Lawnmowers, & Back Flys exercises.
As expected, this weekend was really rough for my P90X diet (and was just a rough weekend overall). My wife and I went to North Carolina on Saturday to visit my grandmother. For lunch we meet her at the mall and we had Chick-fil-a. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and a cup of fruit (not too bad). But then when we got back to her home, she gave us brownies to eat for desert. I had 1 small brownie. For dinner, she made a pot roast in the crock pot that had chuck roast, carrots, potatoes (not good for the diet), and onions in it. Then of course after dinner she gave us more brownies (I had 2 small brownies).
Today for breakfast we had an orange, turkey sausage, and eggs (so that actually wasn’t so bad). For lunch we went to Bojangles, so I got a grilled chicken sandwich and green beans (lots of sodium, and just not all that healthy). For dinner I just had a berry smoothie with whey protein (the same smoothie that I had on P90X day 5), and then I did the P90X workout. After my workout I had a protein shake. I also ordered more of the P90X Recovery drink, so I’m really anxious for that to come.
As I said earlier, this weekend was just a rough weekend overall. My grandfather passed away in July of 2009, and my grandmother is still definitely not over it. I totally understand that she isn’t completely over it though, because they were married for 62 years. However, it felt like the entire weekend she either talked about Granddaddy (that’s what we called him), or talked about different peoples’ weight or issues they were having. It was just really depressing because each time she was talking about Granddaddy she broke down into tears or was on the verge of breaking down.
Maybe I should be more understanding. I mean, do you ever get over something like that? They were married for 62 years, which is almost a lifetime. I can’t imagine (and don’t want to imagine) ever losing my wife. I probably do need to be more sensitive.
Talking about peoples’ weight though is a whole different story. She’s the type of old lady that will say something directly to your face about your weight (woman & men). Me Maw actually started talking to Jenny (my wife) about her brother’s weight (Jenny’s brother is overweight). Me Maw has also made comments about Jenny’s weight before (how she used to be fat).
Jenny ended up breaking down crying the car ride back from being upset about Granddaddy, and about Me Maw talking about her brother’s weight and other peoples’ weight. I just wish Me Maw wasn’t like that and understood how much it hurts when you make comments like that.
Well, sorry about going off on a tangent there!!!! I’m just glad the weekend is over and I’m pumped to start another week of P90X!!!!
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I think I might have overdone it a bit on chest and back. My right shoulder feels so strained. Which is odd because that’s my dominant arm.
Ab ripper went really well for me. Only part I couldn’t keep up on was the fifer scissors. I get to about 10 and die. Can’t get the leg back past 45 degrees.
Be careful about over doing it!! Sharp pains aren’t good, but I’m sure as you know a little pain is good. The fifer scissors kill me as well and I get to about 10 or so too. I can’t get past 45 degrees either. I guess it will just take time for us to get more flexible. Good job on the workout though!!!
I can’t tell if it’s going to be a sore pain or an injured pain yet. I’m sure tommorow will tell.
So far the most disheartening thing to date for me is pull ups. 1-2 and I’m spent, so I use my legs a bit to get more reps in. 3-4 years ago, I used to be able to knock out 10+. I guess that’s part of going from a trimmed up 190 to a stockier 230.
The pull ups will come with time. Don’t let that discourage you! I know several people who have gone through P90X and weren’t able to do any pull ups in the beginning. The pull ups came easier and easier over time with them. It sounds like you’re doing everything right, so keep up the great work!!
Same to you. Only 82 more days!
at least you can get 1-2 i can't get any =( my weight is too much for me to pull up.. so I just do the bands. Tomorrow will be my day 7 for week 1. I currently weight 210 and im only 5'1 =(=(=( all my fat is around my core area and my stomach it's very hard to do AB Ripper X and some of the moves Yoga X…
Maria,
As you'll hear Tony Horton say a lot, "Just do your best and forget the rest!" :-) I wouldn't worry about how many reps you can do at this point…just do as many as you can with good form. You WILL improve with time!
Also, congrats for committing to P90X and getting to day 7! You're doing awesome! Keep me updated on your progress, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Jonathan, you should post your results (reps and weights).
Also, how many diamonds can you do? I can do 1, on round 1. Round 2 = 0 :)
I may do that. The diamonds I was able to do 8 round 1, and 10 round 2. I went to the gym Monday through Saturday though for about 2-3 months prior to P90X. I focused on chest, arm, & back exercises (pull ups & push ups) so that has given me a little bit of an edge. I totally neglected my legs and didn’t do much cardio so those workouts are really tough for me. You’ll get there!!!!
Have you noticed any results through the first week, such as starting to lose belly fat (if you had any) for example?
I feel like I’m getting more toned. It’s really hard to tell though, because it’s only been one week. My wife has said I look more toned too though. I think by day 30 of P90X I should hopefully see some good results. I’ll have my before pictures to compare myself to. Have you started P90X?
I am taking a new set of pictures every 7 days. So every Sunday Night or Monday morning I take 5 pictures
- Front relaxed
- Front Flexing
- side
- back relaxed
- back flexing
day 8 is done. Hubby and I are doing the lean program and are already seeing and feeling some results. It’s nice to be able to compare to last week and feel progress. Even got the man to do the workout at 5am with me this morning. Now there’s progress. =0)
Good job!!! Keep it up!!!! Wow! 5AM!?!? I’ve never been a morning person and my wife has tried to get me up early to workout before as well but has been unsuccessful. Again, great job for getting some great workouts and for pushing your husband!!
Back to monday we this day 8 of my P90X journey. I was confused to start back over with Chest/back/abs or do disk 8? When do the following disk come into play 8-11
Nick- Congrats for getting to day 8 of P90X! Go to this page here, click the P90X Phases link and check out the P90X Classic Schedule-
http://trek2befit.com/p90x-worksheets-p90x-binder-p90x-excel-spreadsheet
It will tell you exactly the workout you should be doing each day. You will be repeating the P90X Chest and Back workout. The other DVD’s will come into play during Phase 2 & Phase 3 of P90X. Does that answer your question? Keep up the GREAT work with the P90X workout!
This day was incredible if the no-plateau-program works like I have seen today i’m pretty sure i’ll have amazing results. it went like this: first day I totally forgot about the worksheets but I do remember the standard pushups to be the highest on reps with 11 and the diamond,pushups the lowest with 1 on first round and nothing on second, bomber dives 2 in first round and 0 on second round and the pullups almost all of them between 4 and 8.
now, as far as today I found it awesomw to be able to do 15 standard pushups, 7 diamond pushups and 9 bombers dives on first round and second round I manage to keep all pullups around 10 and 5 diamond pushups, my biggest score 6 bomber dives at the end of the workout. That felt really great and drive my motivation over in the sky. If after 1 week I can get this results, I cannot do anything but wonder what am I gonna be able to do after completing the 90 days.
other things apart, maybe its just me but I see im more toned, not much but a little bit, even after rest day I feel my arms and chest a little bit hard from the workout as my soreness didnt go away completely. Still is great to feel and see myself that good in so short time.
I took advice of your nutrition and have gone beyond what I had planned and had cereal with banana and apple and fat free milk, at lunch had a tuna sandwich on wheat bread tomato and lettuce with limonade. mid afternoon had a shake two hours before workout and as usual had my recovery drink after. I’m celebrating 9 months with my gf so im going out to dinner, I know is 10 pm but my girl is gonna kill me if I dont eat something jaja some im gonna have a little salad.
I will update tomorrow when I see my results with plyo jaja. See ya buddy. Thanks for your support again.
Ohhh, and i’m sorry about the long comment. Too much excitment i think jaja.
No problem! Being excited about what you’re doing is a GOOD thing! P90X does an incredible job making sure things are always switching up. As soon as you get kind of used to the workouts….BAM! Month 2 rolls around and everything switches up! :-)
Sounds like you’re doing an awesome job. Keep it UP! B-R-I-N-G I-T! :-)
Chest & Back – Day 8 complete! Man, I really felt that workout. Having my numbers on record from day 1 helped me really push to do 1-2 extra reps. I’m really excited to be exercising again.
There’s a guy I work with who lifts weights at a gym who doesn’t believe in the potential progress of home fitness, and especially the potential of P90X. Sure he’s built, but he takes literally a handful of pills everyday – I asked him about what he takes, he actually takes a pill just to protect his liver from the rest of them! I’ll be showing him true, natural results in just a matter of weeks.
It’s about time to finish the day strong with Ab Ripper X and put another big red X over Day 8 on the calendar!
That sounds like he’s taking some pretty intense stuff! Continue sticking with P90X and you will be able to show him up! I love the Chest & Back workout….great job for pushing higher reps!
Keep on keeping on! You’re doing awesome!
Ok, I was about halfway through week 2. Life got hectic (family came to town, huge exam for rt boards and not so health conscious meals) I lost track of my workouts ha I had been throwing in insanity workouts to save time. So I’m going to finish out the week with insanity and throw in an X workout and restart on monday. I don’t want to forget which day I’m on ha Today was Max Cardio and P90x’s chest and back. Now I’ve gotta get my nutrition back in check. Haaha
Good job for realizing that you’ve gotten off track. Now it’s time to get back in the game! Let us know how your workout goes on Monday! Also definitely get the nutrition back on track because that is CRITICAL to your success. BRING IT!
Alright, phone is back on and I am done with day eight (decided it was best to start over.) I’ve had a cold the past week but didn’t let that stop me. Still kinda bugs but its getting better.
GOOD! Hey…it happens. Just move forward and look to the future!
Congrats for getting back with things. Keep us updated! BRING IT!