174.6.
So, because of this move, I've been not doing any exercises at all. The pull up bar was taken down, and I've been packing non stop.
Anyways, I took pictures of my body at Exercise 60 - I'll post them soon. What I may do now is just a lot of exercises that do not involve the pull up bar until I move into the new place, which may be next week.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
August 4 - Exercise 66: Back and Biceps
Wide Front Pullups: 6 normal, 9 assisted
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted (these are impossible)
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 20 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 20 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 20 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3.5 regular, 11.5 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 15x close grip assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 8x, 20 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 30 lbs., 25 lbs., 20 lbs., 15 lbs.
Ab Ripper X is .....
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted (these are impossible)
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 20 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 20 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 20 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3.5 regular, 11.5 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 15x close grip assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 8x, 20 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 30 lbs., 25 lbs., 20 lbs., 15 lbs.
Ab Ripper X is .....
August 1 - Exercise 64: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x, leg raised
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 15x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 10x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 9x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 7x per side (good on knees)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 15x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 9x, 17.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
Ab Ripper Blah
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x, leg raised
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 15x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 10x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 9x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 7x per side (good on knees)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 15x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 9x, 17.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
Ab Ripper Blah
July 31 - More Hot Yoga
Did HOT YOGA again. This time the woman was MEAN. What a bitch. Called me out on a bunch, and said crazy shit like, "You may not even know where you are right now." I may not know where I am, but I know I hate you.
Weight: 174.2
Weight: 174.2
July 28 - Exercise 53: X Stretch and Hot Yoga
So, this was a monumental occasion. I did X Stretch to prep for... HOT YOGA! 90 minutes of pure hell, legs slipping, sweat dripping, sucking in my stomach, wishing I was dead. The lady, at least, didn't call me out that much, and allowed me to look around. Drip drip drip went the sweat. I'm surprised I didn't faint.
July 26 - Cardio X
Since I felt like I hadn't been in a good enough rhythm or consistency over the past few days, I did a session of Cardio X in order to limber up.
July 16 - Exercise 61: Legs and Back
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Dead Lift Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, 9 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 6 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1.5 regular / 13.5 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 14 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting. Still.
Weight: 171.4
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Dead Lift Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, 9 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 6 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1.5 regular / 13.5 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 14 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting. Still.
Weight: 171.4
July 14 - Exercise 59: Shoulder and Arms
Alternating Shoulder Press: 30 lbs. / 10x
Bicep Curl: 30 lbs. / 10x
Tricep Kickback: 30 lbs. / 10x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 30 lbs. / 10x
Bicep Curl: 30 lbs. / 10x
Tricep Kickback: 30 lbs. / 10x
Deep Swimmer Press: 30 lbs. / 10x
Full Suppinated Bicep Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x leg raise
Deep Swimmer Press: 25 lbs. / 10x
Full Suppinated Bicep Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x leg raise
Upright Row: 25 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 25 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 25 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 25 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 25 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 25 lbs. / 10x
Two Angle Shoulder Fly: 25 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x (on wall!)
Lying Down Extensions: 25 lbs. / 8x
Two Angle Shoulder Fly: 25 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x (on wall!)
Lying Down Extensions: 25 lbs. / 10x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 12x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 15x
Side Tri Rise: Right (18x) / Left (18x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 12x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 11x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Ab Ripper Xxxxxxxx
Bicep Curl: 30 lbs. / 10x
Tricep Kickback: 30 lbs. / 10x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 30 lbs. / 10x
Bicep Curl: 30 lbs. / 10x
Tricep Kickback: 30 lbs. / 10x
Deep Swimmer Press: 30 lbs. / 10x
Full Suppinated Bicep Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x leg raise
Deep Swimmer Press: 25 lbs. / 10x
Full Suppinated Bicep Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x leg raise
Upright Row: 25 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 25 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 25 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 25 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 25 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 25 lbs. / 10x
Two Angle Shoulder Fly: 25 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x (on wall!)
Lying Down Extensions: 25 lbs. / 8x
Two Angle Shoulder Fly: 25 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 25 lbs. / 10x (on wall!)
Lying Down Extensions: 25 lbs. / 10x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 12x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 15x
Side Tri Rise: Right (18x) / Left (18x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 12x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 11x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Ab Ripper Xxxxxxxx
July 13 - Exercise 58: Plyo X
My knees feel weak sometimes. One thing I will say - my Jump Knee Tucks do get better and better. I can sometimes keep up with Dominic.
July 12 - Exercise 57: Chest and Back
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 25x
Wide Arm Pullups: 7.5x normal / 7.5x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3.5x normal / 11.5x assisted
Wide Fly Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 1x normal / 14x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 40 lbs / 8x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 8x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 11x
Back Flies: 20 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 15x assisted
Standard Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 15x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 15x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 22x
Heavy Pants: 40 lbs / 8x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 8x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 14x
Back Flies: 20 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: did one and then my arm popped!!!
I had to stop when something in my right bicep popped - OW!
Ab Ripper X - eh.
Standard Pushups: 25x
Wide Arm Pullups: 7.5x normal / 7.5x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3.5x normal / 11.5x assisted
Wide Fly Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 1x normal / 14x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 40 lbs / 8x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 8x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 11x
Back Flies: 20 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 15x assisted
Standard Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 15x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 15x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 22x
Heavy Pants: 40 lbs / 8x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 8x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 14x
Back Flies: 20 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: did one and then my arm popped!!!
I had to stop when something in my right bicep popped - OW!
Ab Ripper X - eh.
July 10 - Exercise 55: Yoga X
Plough is working better. Now, my toes touching overhead of my...er... head is a natural thing. Of course, it closes off my wind pipe.
Weight: 172.8
Weight: 172.8
July 9 - Exercise 54: Core Synergistics
Hard hard hard. Today's resting pulse, however: 59!!! Excellent.
July 8 - Exercise 49: X Stretch
Lots and lots to catch up on. Exercise has been pretty thin because I've recently become a homeowner and am moving! But here we go.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Notes as we begin to head into the last section
Some notes:
1. The recovery drink does seem to work - whenever I have it, I feel a lot better after working out. Of course, I don't drink the P90x brand, I drink Muscle Milk or Endurox.
2. The bars - hmmm. I use them to supplement, but don't eat them very much anymore.
3. Vitamins - always take vitamins, except when I forget to.
4. I haven't been following any P90x diet, which is maybe why its taking much longer for my body to take shape.
5. That said, my shoulders, arms, legs, and neck area, and back (sort of) are MUCH more defined. Plus, my face is MUCH slimmer (which is a plus).
6. Torso, stomach is still HURTING.
7. Weight at beginning = 172.2. Weight now = 172.2.
8. So, I weigh the same, but have gotten more defined, and have gone from being only able to do 4 pullups to 9 pullups, and being able to do only some pushups to one handers. Plus my flexibility is up.
9. So so far my plan to see if this plan works without following a specific diet.... the result is, not really? Performance increases, but you NEED that diet to REALLY see definition. Hmm. Bitter.
10. HOWEVER, last time I gave blood, which was on June 16, my blood pressure was amazing - a perfect 120/80. So that is good.
11. All in all, I think 52 exercises into P90x has made me much much healthier. My waist fluctuates, but in general I am MUCH slimmer (tossing another 5 pairs of pants), and I am starting to see more Abs. I started April 4, and its been basically....3 months of working out.
12. I wonder how I'd look if I'd stuck to it strictly. Maybe this last month we'll see how it goes - this experiment was to see how effective P90x was on a normal hectic working person, however, who didn't have time to make their own meals, etc. And, all in all, I think its been still pretty good.
13. With a wedding and the beach coming up in the next two weeks, its time to hit it hard. I've taken plenty of rest days, but do still want to work in the two X Stretch routines I've skipped.
14. I'm just rambling. Anyways, the bottomline is that while the exercises are good, it seems like the diet is crucial. Need to eat less, and make what I DO eat more effective input. ITs really too bad I've been on a pizza kick ALL WEEKEND. ;)
1. The recovery drink does seem to work - whenever I have it, I feel a lot better after working out. Of course, I don't drink the P90x brand, I drink Muscle Milk or Endurox.
2. The bars - hmmm. I use them to supplement, but don't eat them very much anymore.
3. Vitamins - always take vitamins, except when I forget to.
4. I haven't been following any P90x diet, which is maybe why its taking much longer for my body to take shape.
5. That said, my shoulders, arms, legs, and neck area, and back (sort of) are MUCH more defined. Plus, my face is MUCH slimmer (which is a plus).
6. Torso, stomach is still HURTING.
7. Weight at beginning = 172.2. Weight now = 172.2.
8. So, I weigh the same, but have gotten more defined, and have gone from being only able to do 4 pullups to 9 pullups, and being able to do only some pushups to one handers. Plus my flexibility is up.
9. So so far my plan to see if this plan works without following a specific diet.... the result is, not really? Performance increases, but you NEED that diet to REALLY see definition. Hmm. Bitter.
10. HOWEVER, last time I gave blood, which was on June 16, my blood pressure was amazing - a perfect 120/80. So that is good.
11. All in all, I think 52 exercises into P90x has made me much much healthier. My waist fluctuates, but in general I am MUCH slimmer (tossing another 5 pairs of pants), and I am starting to see more Abs. I started April 4, and its been basically....3 months of working out.
12. I wonder how I'd look if I'd stuck to it strictly. Maybe this last month we'll see how it goes - this experiment was to see how effective P90x was on a normal hectic working person, however, who didn't have time to make their own meals, etc. And, all in all, I think its been still pretty good.
13. With a wedding and the beach coming up in the next two weeks, its time to hit it hard. I've taken plenty of rest days, but do still want to work in the two X Stretch routines I've skipped.
14. I'm just rambling. Anyways, the bottomline is that while the exercises are good, it seems like the diet is crucial. Need to eat less, and make what I DO eat more effective input. ITs really too bad I've been on a pizza kick ALL WEEKEND. ;)
July 3 - Exercise 51: Core Synergistics
I forgot how hard this routine is. The Chatarunga Run - wow. Sweat dripping off face. This is a sweaty sweaty routine.
Weight: 172.2
Weight: 172.2
July 1 - Exercise 50: Yoga X
All of a sudden, my flexibility is WAY BACK UP!
Right angle pose - PERFECT!
Crane - ALMOST THERE!
Plough - incredibly good!
I dunno. Maybe all the weight lifting made my muscles bulky or big, and in the recovery week, they shrink back down? Whatever it is, I was able to whip Yoga today.
Weight: 172.0
Right angle pose - PERFECT!
Crane - ALMOST THERE!
Plough - incredibly good!
I dunno. Maybe all the weight lifting made my muscles bulky or big, and in the recovery week, they shrink back down? Whatever it is, I was able to whip Yoga today.
Weight: 172.0
June 30 - Exercise 48: Kenpo X
Cake. Good sweat though. My balance is definitely getting better.
This is the beginning of my recovery week.
This is the beginning of my recovery week.
June 25 - Exercise 47: Legs and Back
Holy moly. All of a sudden, my back strength is MONEY!
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, 10 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 12.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting.
Weight: 173.5
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, 10 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 12.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting.
Weight: 173.5
June 24 - Exercise 46: Yoga X
For some reason, some positions becoming harder. Right Angle pose is now impossible?
June 23 - Exercise 45: Back and Biceps
Wide Front Pullups: 6.5 normal, 8.5 assisted
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted (these are impossible)
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 20 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 20 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 20 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3.5 regular, 11.5 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 20 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 15x close grip assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 8x, 20 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 20 lbs., 17.5 lbs., 15 lbs.
Ab Ripper X is stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil hard.
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted (these are impossible)
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 20 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 20 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 20 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 10x per arm, 20 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3.5 regular, 11.5 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 20 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 10x, 20 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 15x close grip assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 8x, 20 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 20 lbs., 17.5 lbs., 15 lbs.
Ab Ripper X is stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil hard.
June 20 - Exercise 43: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x, leg raised
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 12x per side (THESE GOT REALLY HARD FOR SOME REASON)
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 13x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 2 slow
Y-Press: 8x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 10x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 6x per side (good on knees)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 15x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 10x, 15 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
I am STOKED I can do one-handed pushups! I was able, later on, to do a one hander in normal position.
Again, WHEW! Ab Ripper X tough.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x, leg raised
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 12x per side (THESE GOT REALLY HARD FOR SOME REASON)
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 13x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 2 slow
Y-Press: 8x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 10x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 6x per side (good on knees)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 15x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 10x, 15 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
I am STOKED I can do one-handed pushups! I was able, later on, to do a one hander in normal position.
Again, WHEW! Ab Ripper X tough.
June 18 - Exercise 41: Kenpo X
Kenpo X is good, and I always sweat, but its definitely the easiest workout of all of them. I am worried I'm becoming a southpaw though. I'm constantly thrown by the fact they are working out in a mirror image to me.
June 17 - Exercise 40: Legs and Back
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9 regular / 6 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2 normal, 6 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
Ab Ripper X - trying to do them more honestly, and it is BUTT HARD.
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9 regular / 6 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2 normal, 6 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
Ab Ripper X - trying to do them more honestly, and it is BUTT HARD.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 15 - Exercise 39: Yoga X
Yoga was fine (sweating like hell), but some notes:
1. Plough - my legs can reach the ground with ease, although I almost suffocate myself with my stomach.
2. Crane - I can do it! I swear!
3. Right angle pose - for some reason, couldn't lock my hands behind my back at one point. Hmm.
4. Sweating more now during Yoga than the first week. Not sure what that means.
Giving blood tomorrow, will hope to do Legs and Back @ 5 am.
1. Plough - my legs can reach the ground with ease, although I almost suffocate myself with my stomach.
2. Crane - I can do it! I swear!
3. Right angle pose - for some reason, couldn't lock my hands behind my back at one point. Hmm.
4. Sweating more now during Yoga than the first week. Not sure what that means.
Giving blood tomorrow, will hope to do Legs and Back @ 5 am.
June 14 - Exercise 38: Back and Biceps
I can't believe we are in Week 6! Nice.
I will say I am confused why my back muscles, though developed, aren't as strong as they were earlier? Maybe that's what they mean by continuously challenging your body so it doesn't plateau - these pullups are impossible sometimes!
This time around, I tried to up the weight, lower the reps.
Wide Front Pullups: 5 normal, 10 assisted
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 30 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 10x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 17.5 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
AB Ripper X - Oblique V Ups, man. What the hell - why are they so hard!?
I will say I am confused why my back muscles, though developed, aren't as strong as they were earlier? Maybe that's what they mean by continuously challenging your body so it doesn't plateau - these pullups are impossible sometimes!
This time around, I tried to up the weight, lower the reps.
Wide Front Pullups: 5 normal, 10 assisted
Lawnmowers: 10x per arm, 40 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2 normal / 2-2-2-2 assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 30 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups (wide): 3 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 10x, 17.5 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 17.5 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
AB Ripper X - Oblique V Ups, man. What the hell - why are they so hard!?
June 12 - Exercise 37: Plyo
Not much to say about Plyo, except there are moments when my knee feels tweaky.
Also, my belly still jiggles.
Also, my belly still jiggles.
June 11 - Exercise 36: Chest Shoulders Triceps
Back to those exercises requiring the PUSH:
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 11x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 8x, 15 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 8x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x per side (good)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 10x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 11x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
WHEW! Ab Ripper X tough.
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 15 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 20x
Pike Press: 20x
Side Tri-Rise: 11x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 8x, 15 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 8x per side, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x per side (good)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 10x per side, 15 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 11x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 14x
Fly-Row Press: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
WHEW! Ab Ripper X tough.
June 7 - Exercise 33: Legs & Back
Amazingly, in this part 2 of the P90x routine, I forgot about Legs and Back! Especially killer since it follows Back and Biceps - my back is getting hammered.
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - ok
Wide Front Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 11.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - still just ok. For some reason, Side Tri Raise has been MUCH HARDER now.
Weight: 172.5
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - ok
Wide Front Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 11.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - still just ok. For some reason, Side Tri Raise has been MUCH HARDER now.
Weight: 172.5
Saturday, June 14, 2008
June 6 - Exercise 32: Yoga X
Yoga Yoga Yoga. Feels great, and I think I almost held Crane for a consistent amount of time.
Weight: 172.0
Weight: 172.0
June 5 - Exercise 31: Back and Biceps
This was the first time I'd done Back and Biceps. It was really hard - here's how I did:
Wide Front Pullups: 4 normal, 8 assisted
Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2-2-2-2-2, all assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 25 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 15 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 15 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups: 2 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 9x, 15 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 15 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
Corn Cob pullups, lemme say, are impossible. Tie between that and Towel Pullups.
Ab Ripper X was, as usual, mediocre.
Weight: 170.5
Wide Front Pullups: 4 normal, 8 assisted
Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2-2-2-2-2, all assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 25 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 15 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 15 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups: 2 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 9x, 15 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 15 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
Corn Cob pullups, lemme say, are impossible. Tie between that and Towel Pullups.
Ab Ripper X was, as usual, mediocre.
Weight: 170.5
Monday, June 2, 2008
BACK ON TRACK! June 2 - Chest Shoulders Triceps
OOOOOOh yeah. Back on track. Muscles feel gooood.
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 16x
Pike Press: 18x
Side Tri-Rise: 11x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 16x, 10 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 25 lbs. total arms
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 16x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x per side (good)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 10x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 13x
Fly-Row Press: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
Did AB Ripper X - awesome too. Overall, felt very good. Back on track, baby!
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 16x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 16x
Pike Press: 18x
Side Tri-Rise: 11x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 16x, 10 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 25 lbs. total arms
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow
Y-Press: 16x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 12x
Pour Fly: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x per side (good)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 10x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 16x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 13x
Fly-Row Press: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 60x, 12.5 per arm
Did AB Ripper X - awesome too. Overall, felt very good. Back on track, baby!
MAy 31 - Exercise 27: Yoga X
Did Yoga with a friend of mine, and man was I sweating. Yoga is definitely a workout.
May 30 - Exercise 26: Core Synergistics
More core work as I gear towards Phase II. I really enjoy this workout.
May 29 - Exercise 28: X Stretch
I decided to finish off the exercises I needed to do during my original Week 4 - X Stretch was up. Much needed after a day of Plyo.
May 28 - Plyo
Ok, so in order to get in the swing of things, I decided to do Plyo to warm back up. It worked - the next day, my hamstrings and back were nice and sore. Back to it!
May 20-May 27 - injured and gaining weight
So over the course of the next week, I took antibiotics, did not exercise, and then went to North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend, where I ate lots of junk.
One good thing though - while in NC, I physically exerted myself, and was able to do lots without getting winded, a clear by product of P90x. Plus, my friends said they noticed a difference in my physique.
Of course, when I got home, I weighed myself: Weight as of June 1 ----> 175.0. BOOO.
I am concerned that I will be RE-starting phase 2 having lost all the benefit of Phase 1 because of my excessive resting over the past month, as evidenced by my weight gain.
On the other hand, I still feel strong, and am able to fit into my pants. Only time will tell.
One good thing though - while in NC, I physically exerted myself, and was able to do lots without getting winded, a clear by product of P90x. Plus, my friends said they noticed a difference in my physique.
Of course, when I got home, I weighed myself: Weight as of June 1 ----> 175.0. BOOO.
I am concerned that I will be RE-starting phase 2 having lost all the benefit of Phase 1 because of my excessive resting over the past month, as evidenced by my weight gain.
On the other hand, I still feel strong, and am able to fit into my pants. Only time will tell.
May 19 - Chest Shoulders Triceps, and INJURY!
I made a HUGE mistake on May 19 - I exercised hard when I was really really sick. Like, flu/cold/blah. The first time I'd been really sick in a long time. So, of course, I pulled a shoulder/back muscle, and was basically out of commission for a good week (as you will see).
But onto how I did on Phase 2 of P90x - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps.
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 6x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 15x
Pike Press: 15x
Side Tri-Rise: 15x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 25 lbs. total arms
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast, 1 slow
Y-Press: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 10x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 10x per side, 12.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x (bad)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 6x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 8x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 12x
Fly-Row Press: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 30x, 12.5 per arm
After injuring myself, I managed to do only 1/2 of Ab Ripper X. Ugh.
But onto how I did on Phase 2 of P90x - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps.
Slo-Mo 3-n-1 Pushups: 12, with 10 bonus fast.
In & Out Shoulder Fly: 6x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Chair Dips: 20x
Plange Pushups: 15x
Pike Press: 15x
Side Tri-Rise: 15x per side
Floor Fly: 4/4/4/4
Scarecrows: 12x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 12x, 25 lbs. total arms
Two-Twitch Pushups: 4 fast, 3 slow, 4 fast 3 slow, 4 fast, 1 slow
Y-Press: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Lying Tricep Extensions: 15x, 12.5 lbs. per arm
Side-Side Pushups: 10x
Pour Fly: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Side Leaning Tricep Extensions: 10x per side, 12.5 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Pushups: 5x (bad)
Weighted Circles: 10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations/10 rotations, no weight
Throw the Bomb: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
Clap/Plyo Pushups: 6x clap
Slo-Mo Throw: 8x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Front-Back Tricep Extensions: 12x per side, 12.5 lbs per side
One-Arm Balance Pushups: 12x
Fly-Row Press: 10x, 12.5 lbs per arm
Dumbbell Crossbody Blows: 30x, 12.5 per arm
After injuring myself, I managed to do only 1/2 of Ab Ripper X. Ugh.
May 18 - X Stretch
Right on schedule, on May 18 I did X Stretch. I was feeling really sick that day, and the next day, I paid for it.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Weekly Recap
Welp, its been a lazy week, and its time to get back on track.
May 11: Yoga X
May 13: Core Synergistics. By the way, Core Syn is a very difficult workout. Chatarunga Runs are a killer.
May 16: Weight was 170.6
May 17: Kenpo X
That brings us to today, May 18.
So, I've had a very inactive week, which isn't good. My weight is ok, but I fear I am losing muscle. I've had enough rest though, over the past two weeks, so I think its time to go into the next weight series, starting with Chest Shoulders Arms tomorrow. I think I may do exercise 25 (X Stretch) tonight to prep for tomorrow, and then skip ahead to exercise 29. Then the other Core workouts I'll just fill in on some two a days. Its just - I gotta get back on the horse. I don't want to lose what I've accomplished.
I've been feeling sick, eating poorly, no sleep - its all affecting me. Its time to grit my teeth and go.
May 11: Yoga X
May 13: Core Synergistics. By the way, Core Syn is a very difficult workout. Chatarunga Runs are a killer.
May 16: Weight was 170.6
May 17: Kenpo X
That brings us to today, May 18.
So, I've had a very inactive week, which isn't good. My weight is ok, but I fear I am losing muscle. I've had enough rest though, over the past two weeks, so I think its time to go into the next weight series, starting with Chest Shoulders Arms tomorrow. I think I may do exercise 25 (X Stretch) tonight to prep for tomorrow, and then skip ahead to exercise 29. Then the other Core workouts I'll just fill in on some two a days. Its just - I gotta get back on the horse. I don't want to lose what I've accomplished.
I've been feeling sick, eating poorly, no sleep - its all affecting me. Its time to grit my teeth and go.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Random Legs and Back! Love it.
Just documenting my levels from last time:
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 8.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - not so great
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X
-- ugh.
Anyways, what I tried to do in this one random session is to increase my assisted pullups to max out, just to get the same type of burn I'd be getting with the bands.
Feeling flabby - time to get back to work!
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 8.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - not so great
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X
-- ugh.
Anyways, what I tried to do in this one random session is to increase my assisted pullups to max out, just to get the same type of burn I'd be getting with the bands.
Feeling flabby - time to get back to work!
TIME FOR BIG CATCH UP! .... and documenting how I messed up.
Hello, p90x blog readers.
So.... its been a while. I don't know where to start, so I'll just come out with it.
First, I am getting rid of the Day headline BS thing I was trying to do. I am just unable to visualize where the heck I am in the program, so I am ditching the whole thing.
I made the decision just to keep my workout checklist on a piece of paper made up to look like a calendar, with a checklist of the 90-91 exercises right next to it, sometime over this last weekend.
The Kentucky Derby was amazing, and when I came back, I weighed 175. Gaining 6 pounds, essentially. YIKES.
Anyways, as I was making up the chart, I noticed: I FRIGGIN' MESSED UP ON THE P90x SCHEDULE!!!!
Week 4 of the regiment is SUPPOSED to be a recovery week, with Core Synergistics, etc., sprinkled in. What did I do, instead? I did another weightlifting week just like Weeks 1-3.
So now my WHOLE system is fu-botched! Couple that with taking a number of days off for the Derby, and I needed to get back on track.
Upon coming back from the Derby, I did:
Tues, May 6 - Legs Back, Ab Ripper X
Wed, May 7 - Kenpo X
Thurs, May 8 - X Stretch (Exercise 21 of the series!!!) Duh.
SO, what I am going to do is begin Week 4 as if I never did those past six-seven workouts. Consider those a bonus, essentially. I'll start with Exercise 22 (Yoga X), and keep going.
One thing is for sure, this is no longer getting fit in 90 days! By the time this is over, it'll be closer to 100-105 days. And that is all my fault.
That said, I am feeling stronger, my clothes fit better, and people are noticing. So I am still gungho about this program. Just needs a liiiiiitttttle adjustment.
Next post, my results from that one random day of Legs/Back.
So.... its been a while. I don't know where to start, so I'll just come out with it.
First, I am getting rid of the Day headline BS thing I was trying to do. I am just unable to visualize where the heck I am in the program, so I am ditching the whole thing.
I made the decision just to keep my workout checklist on a piece of paper made up to look like a calendar, with a checklist of the 90-91 exercises right next to it, sometime over this last weekend.
The Kentucky Derby was amazing, and when I came back, I weighed 175. Gaining 6 pounds, essentially. YIKES.
Anyways, as I was making up the chart, I noticed: I FRIGGIN' MESSED UP ON THE P90x SCHEDULE!!!!
Week 4 of the regiment is SUPPOSED to be a recovery week, with Core Synergistics, etc., sprinkled in. What did I do, instead? I did another weightlifting week just like Weeks 1-3.
So now my WHOLE system is fu-botched! Couple that with taking a number of days off for the Derby, and I needed to get back on track.
Upon coming back from the Derby, I did:
Tues, May 6 - Legs Back, Ab Ripper X
Wed, May 7 - Kenpo X
Thurs, May 8 - X Stretch (Exercise 21 of the series!!!) Duh.
SO, what I am going to do is begin Week 4 as if I never did those past six-seven workouts. Consider those a bonus, essentially. I'll start with Exercise 22 (Yoga X), and keep going.
One thing is for sure, this is no longer getting fit in 90 days! By the time this is over, it'll be closer to 100-105 days. And that is all my fault.
That said, I am feeling stronger, my clothes fit better, and people are noticing. So I am still gungho about this program. Just needs a liiiiiitttttle adjustment.
Next post, my results from that one random day of Legs/Back.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pictures, 25 Exercises in...
Since I am going out of town to see the KY Derby, I wanted to take these pics before I stuff myself with...er... alcohol.
FRONT, normal:
FRONT, flex:
SIDE, normal:
SIDE, twisting:
BACK, normal:
BACK, flexing:
Weight for today! 169.8. HOOWAH!
FRONT, normal:
FRONT, flex:
SIDE, normal:
SIDE, twisting:
BACK, normal:
BACK, flexing:
Weight for today! 169.8. HOOWAH!
VACAY TIME
Another major setback - going on vacay tomorrow for four days to watch the Kentucky Derby. Nice.
Anyways, we last left off at Real Day 26, Workout Day 23, and Exercise 25, right? Ok, so when I get back on ... Sunday, that will be Real Day 30. Exercises will resume on Real day 31.
Workout day will be Day 24. So in 31 days, I've donked off 7 days, which makes sense - 3 missing from before, four now.
Exercise 26 (Legs/Back) will be up. SO, the heading for Monday will read:
LEGS BACK (Real Day 31 / Workout Day 24 / Exercise #26).
Anyways, we last left off at Real Day 26, Workout Day 23, and Exercise 25, right? Ok, so when I get back on ... Sunday, that will be Real Day 30. Exercises will resume on Real day 31.
Workout day will be Day 24. So in 31 days, I've donked off 7 days, which makes sense - 3 missing from before, four now.
Exercise 26 (Legs/Back) will be up. SO, the heading for Monday will read:
LEGS BACK (Real Day 31 / Workout Day 24 / Exercise #26).
Yoga X (Real Day 26 / Workout Day 23 / Exercise 25)
Yoga X done very late at night again. That's why I am blogging at 1:46 am.
Notes: Right Angle Stand - easy!
Sidearm Balance - easy! AND with a leg raise.
Half Moon - MUCH better, still sucks.
Crane - still shaky but doable.
Plough - I can touch the ground now!
Notes: Right Angle Stand - easy!
Sidearm Balance - easy! AND with a leg raise.
Half Moon - MUCH better, still sucks.
Crane - still shaky but doable.
Plough - I can touch the ground now!
Shoulders Arms (Real Day 25 / Workout Day 22 / Exercise 24)
Did this workout VERY late at night - unsure how it affected my sleep:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 14x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 14x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 13x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 14x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 14x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x + 2x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x (OW)
Crouching Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x (on wall!)
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x (on wall)
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 15x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 14x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
My biceps don't seem to be getting any bigger, and I wonder if I'm doing too much weight on my triceps. The one drawback of the Selecttech weights - space saving, but kind of a pain to quickly pause and get a new clicked weight.
AB Ripper X - what can I say?
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 14x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 14x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 13x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 14x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x + 8x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 14x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x + 2x hammer
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x (OW)
Crouching Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x (on wall!)
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Crouching Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x (on wall)
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 15x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Congdon Curl: 20 lbs. / 14x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
My biceps don't seem to be getting any bigger, and I wonder if I'm doing too much weight on my triceps. The one drawback of the Selecttech weights - space saving, but kind of a pain to quickly pause and get a new clicked weight.
AB Ripper X - what can I say?
PLYO (Real Day 24 / Workout Day 21 / Exercise 23)
Plyo - same old shit. Back hurts, knees popping, lots - o sweat. Oh, and I did it at 5 am again. BLECH.
Still owe Ex. 21 - X Stretch.
Still owe Ex. 21 - X Stretch.
Chest and Back, Week 4!! (Real Day 23 / Workout Day 20 / Exercise 22)
So I skipped Exercise 21 (X Stretch) and I'm gonna bank that to maybe catch up one day.
Instead, I leaped over my rest day and went right back into Chest and Back following Kempo.
Gradual increases:
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 25x
Wide Arm Pullups: 7x normal / 5x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5.5x normal / 6.5x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1.5x normal / 10.5x assisted
Standard Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Military Pushups: 21.5x
Close Grip Pullups: 12x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 22x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 20x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 11x
Slow slow increases. Also, AB Ripper X - V Up Rollups and ....well, hell, everything getting better.
Instead, I leaped over my rest day and went right back into Chest and Back following Kempo.
Gradual increases:
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 25x
Wide Arm Pullups: 7x normal / 5x assisted
Military Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5.5x normal / 6.5x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 25x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1.5x normal / 10.5x assisted
Standard Pushups: 25x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Military Pushups: 21.5x
Close Grip Pullups: 12x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 22x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 20x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 11x
Slow slow increases. Also, AB Ripper X - V Up Rollups and ....well, hell, everything getting better.
Kempo X (Real Day 22 / Workout Day 19 / Exercise 20)
So finally on Saturday I resumed the regimen. Kempo X up this time.
Nothing really to report - got good and sweating, and was disappointed for missing out on Friday.
So to recap what the headline numbers means: I'm 22 days in since I started. Of 22 days, I've worked out 19 - meaning I donked off 3 days somewhere. I am on Exercise 20 in 19 workout days, which means I doubled up somewhere.
Nothing really to report - got good and sweating, and was disappointed for missing out on Friday.
So to recap what the headline numbers means: I'm 22 days in since I started. Of 22 days, I've worked out 19 - meaning I donked off 3 days somewhere. I am on Exercise 20 in 19 workout days, which means I doubled up somewhere.
Legs and Back (Real Day 20 / Workout Day 18 / Exercise 19)
So after my day hiatus, I went right into Legs and Back
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 8 regular / 4 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - did AWESOME ***
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 9 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 5.5 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 6.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 2 regular / 10 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - all of it getting better.
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 8 regular / 4 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - did AWESOME ***
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 9 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 5.5 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 6.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 2 regular / 10 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - all of it getting better.
(Real Day 19 / Workout Day 17 / Exercise n/a)
On Wednesday April 23, I did nothing. Boo. COuld I sub in my "rest" day for this day? Maybe, but I wanna bank my X-stretch for a day when I need a two-a-day.
Note on the new headings
This is just to help me keep track, since I've been missing a few days here and there. For example:
(Real Day 5 / Workout Day 5 / Exercise 5)
This means its been 5 days since I've started, of those 5 days, I've exercised on five of them, and the last number tells me which number in the p90x series I'm on.
(Real Day 5 / Workout Day 5 / Exercise 5)
This means its been 5 days since I've started, of those 5 days, I've exercised on five of them, and the last number tells me which number in the p90x series I'm on.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Recap Day 18: Yoga X (Real Day 18 / Workout Day 17 / Exercise 18)
So, Yoga X was a LOT better today, all of sudden!!!
Points:
I did CRANE for a few seconds! My arms actually held up!
Plough and Shoulder Stand - I could actually DO it. My toes actually touched the ground during Plough!
Wheel - held it the entire time!
All the other moves, Half Moon, Toe Lock, Side stand - All were a lot better.
Hmm. Maybe this program is paying off.
Weight: 172.
Points:
I did CRANE for a few seconds! My arms actually held up!
Plough and Shoulder Stand - I could actually DO it. My toes actually touched the ground during Plough!
Wheel - held it the entire time!
All the other moves, Half Moon, Toe Lock, Side stand - All were a lot better.
Hmm. Maybe this program is paying off.
Weight: 172.
More Recap: Day 17 - Shoulders/Arms (Real Day 17 / Workout Day 16 / Exercise 17)
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 15x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
AB Ripper X - again, not bad. AND, the V-up Curlup was a LOT BETTER!
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 20 lbs. / 8x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
AB Ripper X - again, not bad. AND, the V-up Curlup was a LOT BETTER!
Recap: Day 16: Plyo X (Real Day 16 / Workout Day 15 / Exercise 16)
Plyo X was a little...rough. I tried to do it while looking at myself in the mirror - not a pretty sight ;)
BUT, as far as the results: The burn in the thighs is good, and I notice that my recovery time is getting better. Still, sometimes I feel a pain in my back. Hmmm.
BUT, as far as the results: The burn in the thighs is good, and I notice that my recovery time is getting better. Still, sometimes I feel a pain in my back. Hmmm.
More recapping! Day 15: Chest and Back (Real Day 15 / Workout Day 14 / Exercise 15)
I am horrible at blogging, I realize. So, to recap:
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 20x
Wide Arm Pullups: 5x normal / 7x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5x normal / 7x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1x normal / 11x assisted
Standard Pushups: 22x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 20x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 13x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Basically, I'm trying to gradually increase - step up the assisted pullups, etc. Its getting better. Not much else to report.
Again, AB Ripper X - not bad at all. Feeling $.
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 20x
Wide Arm Pullups: 5x normal / 7x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5x normal / 7x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Decline Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1x normal / 11x assisted
Standard Pushups: 22x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 3x normal / 9x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 20x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 13x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Basically, I'm trying to gradually increase - step up the assisted pullups, etc. Its getting better. Not much else to report.
Again, AB Ripper X - not bad at all. Feeling $.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
More Day 14: X Stretch (Real Day 14 / Workout Day 13 / Exercise 14)
Did X Stretch before heading out on the town. I really enjoy X Stretch, and I am feeling more flexible. Back Hero is still a little frightening though. Plus, I'm not really sure why I can do various single leg stretches, and yet still have a problem with two leg stretches.
Anyways, I am now all caught up. No major tweaks, so I think the double session of Kempo X and X Stretch was ok.
I am getting more definition in general, and I feel stronger, but two weeks in, my stomach is still flabby around the bottom part, and I want bigger biceps..... time to be better about the diet and really hit the weights.
For Saturday - WEEK 3! And Day 15! Chest and Back!
Anyways, I am now all caught up. No major tweaks, so I think the double session of Kempo X and X Stretch was ok.
I am getting more definition in general, and I feel stronger, but two weeks in, my stomach is still flabby around the bottom part, and I want bigger biceps..... time to be better about the diet and really hit the weights.
For Saturday - WEEK 3! And Day 15! Chest and Back!
Friday, April 18, 2008
TODAY! Day 14: Kempo X (Real Day 14 / Workout Day 13 / Exercise 13)
So today would normally be my X Stretch Day, but I regrouped and woke up at 5 to do Kempo X, which isn't that tough, really. Got all sweaty, but it was fine.
The goal is to do X Stretch before going out boozing tonight...
Another side note - I've been feeling sleepy earlier, and sleeping pretty well lately. I wonder if all the exercise has been helping. I'm sure it has.
Reporting in again tomorrow!
The goal is to do X Stretch before going out boozing tonight...
Another side note - I've been feeling sleepy earlier, and sleeping pretty well lately. I wonder if all the exercise has been helping. I'm sure it has.
Reporting in again tomorrow!
On the recovery drink and other thoughts.
First, I am definitely in the loop of craving the recovery drink after I work out. I need to drink water anyways, so why NOT with the recovery drink? Maybe I've been tricked into thinking this is why I have very little pain in other parts of my body, save my back.
Second thought: my weight, I don't think, is changing much (173.6 today). I wonder if I need to start adding Cardio X? I don't eat poorly, but I haven't been following the strict P90x diet. I also DO see a change in my body, even if the weight isn't necessarily dropping. Hmmm.
Second thought: my weight, I don't think, is changing much (173.6 today). I wonder if I need to start adding Cardio X? I don't eat poorly, but I haven't been following the strict P90x diet. I also DO see a change in my body, even if the weight isn't necessarily dropping. Hmmm.
Recapping Day 12/13: Nothing and Legs/Back (Real Day 12 / Workout Day 11 / Exercise n/a) ... then (Real Day 13 / Workout Day 12 / Exercise 12)
So Wednesday was a holiday at work, and I was lazy all day. Did laundry, slept, and generally slothed about. As a result, I did no P90 X workout this day.
Feeling extra guilty about this, I decided to make the next two days double sessions of some sort.
Thus, on Thursday, I woke up, again, at 5 am to do Legs/Back. The results:
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 5 assisted
Super Slant Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - almost died
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 7 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 7 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 0 regular / 12 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 10 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 0 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted
One change from before: no pain! My thighs didn't hurt at ALL after this workout, which was amazing. In fact, even a day later, I am totally fine.
On the flipside, however, I think I pulled something in my back. My normal favorite stretch of leaning over and rocking is really painful because something in my back is not right.
The back pain made AB Ripper X hard, but again, I was amazed at how much stronger my abs are.
Feeling extra guilty about this, I decided to make the next two days double sessions of some sort.
Thus, on Thursday, I woke up, again, at 5 am to do Legs/Back. The results:
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 5 assisted
Super Slant Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - almost died
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 7 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5 regular / 7 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 0 regular / 12 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 10 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 0 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 8 total, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted
One change from before: no pain! My thighs didn't hurt at ALL after this workout, which was amazing. In fact, even a day later, I am totally fine.
On the flipside, however, I think I pulled something in my back. My normal favorite stretch of leaning over and rocking is really painful because something in my back is not right.
The back pain made AB Ripper X hard, but again, I was amazed at how much stronger my abs are.
Recapping Day 11: Yoga X (Real Day 11 / Workout Day 11 / Exercise 11)
On Tuesday, woke up at 5 am to do the 1.5 hrs of Yoga X. Again, very difficult, although I felt stronger on some poses. Here are my problem formations:
Half-Moon, from Warrior 3. This balance move has my legs shaking like nothing else.
Crane (knees on elbows): Really? This is impossible.
Shoulder stand flexibility: No chance.
Also, I'm always afraid I am going to crush my head when I am doing wheel.
Half-Moon, from Warrior 3. This balance move has my legs shaking like nothing else.
Crane (knees on elbows): Really? This is impossible.
Shoulder stand flexibility: No chance.
Also, I'm always afraid I am going to crush my head when I am doing wheel.
Recapping Day 10: Shoulders/Arms (Real Day 10 / Workout Day 10 / Exercise 10)
Behind on blogging, so we'll catch up. On Monday, I did Shoulders and Arms. I decided to drop to 20 lbs. (in some cases, up it to 20lbs.), and do more complete reps. Here are the results:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 12.5 lbs. / 16x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 12.5 lbs. / 16x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (12x) / Left (12x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (12x) / Left (12x)
AB Ripper X was better, again.
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Upright Row: 20 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 20 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 20 lbs. / 10x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 12.5 lbs. / 16x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 12.5 lbs. / 16x
Cohen Curl: 20 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 20 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (12x) / Left (12x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (12x) / Left (12x)
AB Ripper X was better, again.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Day 9: Plyo X......ugh (Real Day 9 / Workout Day 9 / Exercise 9)
After a day full of wine and junk, I settled in to Plyo X. The workout seemed shorter, which I guess is good - either I'm getting used to it, or I'm dogging it. My legs were sort of in pain, but my knees, which used to ACHE after this workout, don't hurt as much.
This recovery drink is working though - I actually feel better after I drink it. I wonder if its psychosomatic. I think I spelled that wrong. Anyways, I think eventually the pain, overall, will fade.
My diet is a concern though - not because I eat horribly, but because it is not consistent. I also wonder if, on days like today when I am really feeling unmotivated, if it isn't better to take a day off? Of course, then I remember to ignore the lazy inside, and push through.
This post makes no sense. I am butt tired.
This recovery drink is working though - I actually feel better after I drink it. I wonder if its psychosomatic. I think I spelled that wrong. Anyways, I think eventually the pain, overall, will fade.
My diet is a concern though - not because I eat horribly, but because it is not consistent. I also wonder if, on days like today when I am really feeling unmotivated, if it isn't better to take a day off? Of course, then I remember to ignore the lazy inside, and push through.
This post makes no sense. I am butt tired.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Day 8: Chest and Back...AGAIN (Real Day 8 / Workout Day 8 / Exercise 8)
Is this week 2? I think its Week 2.
Today was Chest and Back again.... and more AB Ripper X. Stats:
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 20x
Wide Arm Pullups: 4x normal / 6x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 4x normal / 6x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 7x assisted
Decline Pushups: 18x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1x normal / 9x assisted
Standard Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 2x normal / 8x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
I tried to do a little bit more of everything. My hamstring...quads? What's the muscle on the back of the upper leg? It hurts less, and I was actually kind of glad that my legs had the day off.
AB Ripper X was ok today too - better all the way around, but for some reason, I'm having trouble keeping my legs straight. And V-up, Rollups were a PAIN today.
We'll see how Plyo goes tomorrow. I guzzled my recovery drink today like no ones business.
Today was Chest and Back again.... and more AB Ripper X. Stats:
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 20x
Wide Arm Pullups: 4x normal / 6x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 4x normal / 6x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 3x normal / 7x assisted
Decline Pushups: 18x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 1x normal / 9x assisted
Standard Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 2x normal / 8x assisted
Military Pushups: 20x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 35 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 15x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
I tried to do a little bit more of everything. My hamstring...quads? What's the muscle on the back of the upper leg? It hurts less, and I was actually kind of glad that my legs had the day off.
AB Ripper X was ok today too - better all the way around, but for some reason, I'm having trouble keeping my legs straight. And V-up, Rollups were a PAIN today.
We'll see how Plyo goes tomorrow. I guzzled my recovery drink today like no ones business.
Days 6 & 7: X Stretch, Kempo X (Real Day 6 / Workout Day 6 / Exercise 7) ... then (Real Day 7 / Workout Day 7 / Exercise 6)
Again, behind with the blogging. I was so sore from the previous workouts, that I decided to switch X Stretch and Kempo X. It didn't help that I woke up late on Day 6, and thus had to work out at 10:30pm. Since I didn't want to go to bed with an accelerated heart rate, X Stretch made sense.
X Stretch was good, although my hamstrings were still in a lot of pain afterwards. My favorite stretch is definitely the swam dive forward and rock back and forth with crossed arms. I wasn't sure what an hour long stretching routine would entail, but it was pretty good. I don't see why people would skip it.
On Day 7, yesterday, I did Kempo X - I'd done it before, and its a great workout. Core is worked, and sweat comes quickly. And its not a huge strain on the muscles, which was good since I was still pretty sore. If I had had time earlier in the day on Day 6, I think I could've handled this, and saved my X Stretch for Day 7.
I did notice something pop in my ankles when doing Kempo X; I hope that everything is ok down there.
With basically one week done, I do notice a slight difference in the mirror. All my life I'd never been able to see my abs, and now I THINK I can start to see them, which is exciting. Also, I feel myself getting stronger - whether it is through being able to really blow through AB Ripper X, or through the number of pullups I am able to do.
My diet has been all over the place, which I am concerned about. I am going to try to be a LOT better about that this week. I think taking better advantage of a higher protein diet and more energy drink will reduce the soreness. We'll see.
Day 8, or Arms and Back / AB Ripper X, is up for today. Not sure when I'll fit it in yet, as I am waiting to hear from my realtor. More later.
X Stretch was good, although my hamstrings were still in a lot of pain afterwards. My favorite stretch is definitely the swam dive forward and rock back and forth with crossed arms. I wasn't sure what an hour long stretching routine would entail, but it was pretty good. I don't see why people would skip it.
On Day 7, yesterday, I did Kempo X - I'd done it before, and its a great workout. Core is worked, and sweat comes quickly. And its not a huge strain on the muscles, which was good since I was still pretty sore. If I had had time earlier in the day on Day 6, I think I could've handled this, and saved my X Stretch for Day 7.
I did notice something pop in my ankles when doing Kempo X; I hope that everything is ok down there.
With basically one week done, I do notice a slight difference in the mirror. All my life I'd never been able to see my abs, and now I THINK I can start to see them, which is exciting. Also, I feel myself getting stronger - whether it is through being able to really blow through AB Ripper X, or through the number of pullups I am able to do.
My diet has been all over the place, which I am concerned about. I am going to try to be a LOT better about that this week. I think taking better advantage of a higher protein diet and more energy drink will reduce the soreness. We'll see.
Day 8, or Arms and Back / AB Ripper X, is up for today. Not sure when I'll fit it in yet, as I am waiting to hear from my realtor. More later.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Day 5: Legs and Back, and ouch (Real Day 5 / Workout Day 5 / Exercise 5)
So, I did Legs and Back today, and let me tell you, this may be the hardest of all the workouts so far, even tougher than Plyo. I am not sure if its because I am already kind of beat from doing 5 days of P90x so far, but it was a stressful exercise. More goddamn pullups, and neverending lunges.
Here's some stats:
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 10 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7 regular / 3 assisted
Super Slant Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - almost died
Wide Front Pullup - 4 regular / 6 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 10 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 6.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 6 and 6, all assisted
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 3 regular / 7 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 0 regular / 10 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 10 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 0 regular / 10 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 6 total, 4 and 2, all assisted
So yeah, Legs and Back killed me. I was huffing and puffing, and this is officially my least favorite workout of the series so far.
AB Ripper X, however, was surprisingly good today. Although I was working hard because I had just done L / B, I was amazingly able to maintain and complete the exercises without the normal assistance or breaks I take. Could there be improvement??? Stay tuned.
Here's some stats:
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 10 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7 regular / 3 assisted
Super Slant Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - almost died
Wide Front Pullup - 4 regular / 6 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 10 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 6.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - not as bad
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 6 and 6, all assisted
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 3 regular / 7 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 0 regular / 10 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 10 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 0 regular / 10 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 6 total, 4 and 2, all assisted
So yeah, Legs and Back killed me. I was huffing and puffing, and this is officially my least favorite workout of the series so far.
AB Ripper X, however, was surprisingly good today. Although I was working hard because I had just done L / B, I was amazingly able to maintain and complete the exercises without the normal assistance or breaks I take. Could there be improvement??? Stay tuned.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Day 4: Yoga X, and Audra (Real Day 4 / Workout Day 4 / Exercise 4)
Just finished Yoga X. The first thought that struck me was, my god, over an hour and a half???? Now I'm not one of those guys that thinks Yoga is lame - my ex used to make me do it, so I KNOW its hard. So I was actually freaked out by 1.5 hrs of Yoga.
And for good reason! Some stuff I am good at, but with a generally larger torso, some of the lift poses and ones where I'm balancing on one leg, leaning forward, were very difficult. I fell more than a few times (especially during the half moon poses. WHAT THE F.)
Lastly, this Audra chick is so hot. This is the first time I'd seen here besides the AB Ripper X video - money, money, money. I was bitter that I couldn't watch her on the TV the entire time.
Up tomorrow - Legs or something.
And for good reason! Some stuff I am good at, but with a generally larger torso, some of the lift poses and ones where I'm balancing on one leg, leaning forward, were very difficult. I fell more than a few times (especially during the half moon poses. WHAT THE F.)
Lastly, this Audra chick is so hot. This is the first time I'd seen here besides the AB Ripper X video - money, money, money. I was bitter that I couldn't watch her on the TV the entire time.
Up tomorrow - Legs or something.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Day 3: Shoulders, Arms, Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk (Real Day 3 / Workout Day 3 / Exercise 3)
As I bathe in the afterglow of a Kansas basketball championship, I figure its a good time to catch up what I did today. I actually did wake up at friggin 5:19am to engage in Shoulders, Arms, and AB Ripper X. Here are the results (weights noted are per arm):
Alternating Shoulder Press: 25 lbs. / 11x
Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 15x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 25 lbs. / 10x
Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 15x
Deep Swimmer Press: 15 lbs. / 10x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 15 lbs. / 13x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 11x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 15 lbs. / 10x
Static Arm Curls: 15 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 12x
Upright Row: 15 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 17.5 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 8x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 12x
Cohen Curl: 15 lbs. / 13x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 15 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 12x
Cohen Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 15 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 10x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 10x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (12x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Not sure if I got all the names of the exercises right. Took me a while to wake up, but by the time I reached AB Ripper X, I was awake. Anyone else notice that your pants are tighter after AB Ripper X? I wonder if its because your abs are pushing out.
Also, the Selecttech weights worked well again, yet I had to pause a couple times to adjust the weight, which was annoying - next time, I'm just gonna try to do 20 lbs. for everything. I also noticed that the sheer bulk of the Selecttech weights got in the way sometimes, where they were bumping into each other.
Alternating Shoulder Press: 25 lbs. / 11x
Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 15x
Alternating Shoulder Press: 25 lbs. / 10x
Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 16x
Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 15x
Deep Swimmer Press: 15 lbs. / 10x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 10x
Chair Dips: 20x
Deep Swimmer Press: 15 lbs. / 13x
Deep Suppinated Bicep Curl: 15 lbs. / 11x
Chair Dips: 20x
Upright Row: 15 lbs. / 10x
Static Arm Curls: 15 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 12x
Upright Row: 15 lbs. / 12x
Static Arm Curls: 17.5 lbs. / 16x
Flip Grip Tricep Kickback: 15 lbs. / 8x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 12x
Cohen Curl: 15 lbs. / 13x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 15 lbs. / 12x
Seated Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 12x
Cohen Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Lying Down Tricep Press: 15 lbs. / 12x
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 10x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 10x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (12x)
Straight Shoulder Fly: 15 lbs. / 16x
Congdon Curl: 15 lbs. / 12x
Side Tri Rise: Right (15x) / Left (15x)
Not sure if I got all the names of the exercises right. Took me a while to wake up, but by the time I reached AB Ripper X, I was awake. Anyone else notice that your pants are tighter after AB Ripper X? I wonder if its because your abs are pushing out.
Also, the Selecttech weights worked well again, yet I had to pause a couple times to adjust the weight, which was annoying - next time, I'm just gonna try to do 20 lbs. for everything. I also noticed that the sheer bulk of the Selecttech weights got in the way sometimes, where they were bumping into each other.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Day 2: Plyometrics, and about eating (Real Day 2 / Workout Day 2 / Exercise 2)
Today was a killer - Plyometrics. This workout is not impossible, but the deep burn in my thighs made me stop at various points. I do like the overall workout, although I sometimes wonder if I am waking up the people downstairs with my jumping. Thank god I have carpet.
Getting into a good diet is hard. I already eat relatively low carb, and not because I have too. I just usually have no bread laying around. The hard part really is that my job doesn't allow me to eat regular small meals throughout the day. I can chomp on CLIF bars, but it's not the same. I end up eating a huge dinner because I am starving.
I have to figure something out, because I am pretty sure in the evenings I am eating faster than my body/mind can catch up, which isn't good as far as feeling full.
Oh yeah, I binged on sushi today for my parents' birthday. Although, again, I ate a bunch of no-rice sushimi.
The plan right now is to wake up at 5am to do Shoulders and Arms, and more AB Ripper X. We'll see how this works.
Getting into a good diet is hard. I already eat relatively low carb, and not because I have too. I just usually have no bread laying around. The hard part really is that my job doesn't allow me to eat regular small meals throughout the day. I can chomp on CLIF bars, but it's not the same. I end up eating a huge dinner because I am starving.
I have to figure something out, because I am pretty sure in the evenings I am eating faster than my body/mind can catch up, which isn't good as far as feeling full.
Oh yeah, I binged on sushi today for my parents' birthday. Although, again, I ate a bunch of no-rice sushimi.
The plan right now is to wake up at 5am to do Shoulders and Arms, and more AB Ripper X. We'll see how this works.
Day 1: Chest and Back and I'm already behind (Real Day 1 / Workout Day 1/ Exercise 1)
Well, relatively behind. On the blogging, not on the working out. Saturday was Chest and Back, and AB Ripper X, a disc I'd done before while dicking around. Here are my specs (not very impressive):
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 15x
Wide Arm Pullups: 4x normal / 3x assisted
Military Pushups: 15x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 4x normal / 3x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 15x
Close Grip Pullups: 2x normal / 8x assisted
Decline Pushups: 15x
Heavy Pants: 30 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 12x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Back Flies: 30 lbs / 10x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 10x assisted
Standard Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 10x assisted
Military Pushups: 15x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 30 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 10x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 7.5x
The Bowflex Selecttech 552 Weights were amazing - so easy to use, no problems. Thank god I bought them.
Finished up with AB Ripper X, which I can do most of (in my mind). I think my oversized torso makes these exercises difficult. That's me excuse, at least. I do have a big torso compared to my legs. I guess shrinking the torso is the goal. Hmm.
I celebrated that evening by eating pizza and soda, and watching Kansas and Memphis win. The Caps made it into the playoffs too, with the Wizards. It was a good day.
Round 1:
Standard Pushups: 15x
Wide Arm Pullups: 4x normal / 3x assisted
Military Pushups: 15x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 4x normal / 3x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 15x
Close Grip Pullups: 2x normal / 8x assisted
Decline Pushups: 15x
Heavy Pants: 30 lbs / 10x
Diamond Pushups: 12x
Lawnmowers: 35 lbs / 12x (both right and left)
Dive Bomber Pushups: 10x
Back Flies: 30 lbs / 10x
Round 2:
Wide Arm Pullups: 10x assisted
Standard Pushups: 20x
Reverse Grip Chinups: 10x assisted
Military Pushups: 15x
Close Grip Pullups: 10x assisted
Wide Arm Pushups: 20x
Heavy Pants: 30 lbs / 10x
Decline Pushups: 15x
Lawnmowers: 40 lbs / 10x (both right and left)
Diamond Pushups: 12x
Back Flies: 22.5 lbs / 15x
Dive Bomber Pushups: 7.5x
The Bowflex Selecttech 552 Weights were amazing - so easy to use, no problems. Thank god I bought them.
Finished up with AB Ripper X, which I can do most of (in my mind). I think my oversized torso makes these exercises difficult. That's me excuse, at least. I do have a big torso compared to my legs. I guess shrinking the torso is the goal. Hmm.
I celebrated that evening by eating pizza and soda, and watching Kansas and Memphis win. The Caps made it into the playoffs too, with the Wizards. It was a good day.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Last thing before we (I) begin
Oh yeah - as you can see from the title, I live in Washington, DC. Not the most attractive city in the world in terms of people; I think it was ranked as having the Ugliest People in America by some magazine recently. Yikes. A friend of mine called it Hollywood for Smart People.
Day 0: Cardio X, schedule, food, and weight
I've been doing some of the P90x workouts over the past few weeks, waiting to buy some Selecttech weights to fully take advantage of this program in my tiny apartment. I finally received my weights two days ago! I hadn't worked out in a week, so before beginning the program tomorrow, I decided to do a little Cardio X to get back and warmed up for the 90 day run.
The hardest part of Cardio X is definitely maintaining steam after finishing Plyo and going into the core workouts. "Steam engine" is a killer. It doesn't help that I'm huffing and puffing already during the earlier Kenpo section.
I decided to start P90x on a Saturday, giving me Friday as my resting day or X Stretch day. I typically drink heavily with my work mates on Fridays (I know, its not part of the program), but at least this way I can still workout on the weekends when I have more time anyways.
As part of my diet, I bought a big box of protein laced CLIF bars, and this giant tub of protein drink called Endurox. It tastes like fruit punch (supposedly), and I want to vomit upon the smell or taste of it. This program better be worth it. Next time I'll buy some Muscle Milk, which a friend recommended.
Today's starting weight: 172.2 lbs. The goal: anything below 160. Tomorrow is a brand new day.
The hardest part of Cardio X is definitely maintaining steam after finishing Plyo and going into the core workouts. "Steam engine" is a killer. It doesn't help that I'm huffing and puffing already during the earlier Kenpo section.
I decided to start P90x on a Saturday, giving me Friday as my resting day or X Stretch day. I typically drink heavily with my work mates on Fridays (I know, its not part of the program), but at least this way I can still workout on the weekends when I have more time anyways.
As part of my diet, I bought a big box of protein laced CLIF bars, and this giant tub of protein drink called Endurox. It tastes like fruit punch (supposedly), and I want to vomit upon the smell or taste of it. This program better be worth it. Next time I'll buy some Muscle Milk, which a friend recommended.
Today's starting weight: 172.2 lbs. The goal: anything below 160. Tomorrow is a brand new day.
Day 0 pictures
So apparently you're supposed to take some pictures of yourself at the beginning of P90x, 30 days in, 60 days in, and 90 days in (at the end). Fine - embarrassing, but here you go.
Front, hands on hips:
Front, flexing:
Side, arms at sides:
Side, twisting towards the camera:
Back, hands on hips:
Back, flexing:
Front, hands on hips:
Front, flexing:
Side, arms at sides:
Side, twisting towards the camera:
Back, hands on hips:
Back, flexing:
And, here we go...
Just another guy about to start P90x, and wanting to blog about the experience. Actually, its more so I don't have to write things down on paper. Seeing as I am halfway through 28 years old and probably not going to get shredded miraculously overnight, I decided to try P90x.
Standing at 5'3", I used to weigh over 200 lbs. I've cut a large amount of weight running over the past three years, as well as 6 inches off my waist size, but its time to go that extra mile.
So, here we go. P90x and a ripped physique, come Hell or high water.
Standing at 5'3", I used to weigh over 200 lbs. I've cut a large amount of weight running over the past three years, as well as 6 inches off my waist size, but its time to go that extra mile.
So, here we go. P90x and a ripped physique, come Hell or high water.
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