P90X

Can you succeed at this if you have trouble doing 1 unassisted pull up. I am not obese but not slim and pull ups are hard for me without the assisted version at the gym. I can do 1 maybe 2 without any help.

 

you can do them with a chair (shown in the video). Over time, you'll be able to do more. Just "find the burn" and it will help you do more and more. I use the chair a lot, I can only do a few unassisted

 

I'd recommend hitting the gym for 4-6 weeks before doing p90x.

 

Just sit down on the floor or stand up and do lat pulls with a resistance band and eventually work your way up to assisted pull ups and then unassisted.

 

So I bought a copy on amazon from a reseller.

Guy said it was "like new", turns out all the dvds are scratched and unplayable.

Awesome.

I did my best to repair the discs using homemade methods, and follow the disc despite the skipping.

Got a solid buttkicking, feels good man.

 

QFT...

start with the chair and focus on the full range of motion, you will still feel a real good burn and you can better concentrate on proper technique

 

*cough* demonoid *cough*

 

i'm not doing this program. at least, not yet.

but, i am lifting weights, controlling calorie intake, using protein shakes, and running almost daily (work muscle groups once or twice a week).

my question is what do you guys use for a pre-workout boost? i know i could just drink some protein shake but i was wondering what works better as far as an energy boost during your workout? i assume you want something with caffeine in it.

i tried the "essential amino energy" free packet i got when buying protein this morning before my chest/shoulder/arms workout. it did a decent job of picking me up and i did more reps/weight i feel.

are there better ones out there that you prefer? please specify.

 

I just use energy bars (Powerbars). You need the carbs pre-workout, then the protein right after the workout.

I'm sure there are pre-workout supplements that give you a better boost, but they also tend to be loaded with sugar, caffeine, and other unnecessary ingredients.

 

Just started my first recovery week (week 4). I'm really embracing this program. I go around saying "do your best and forget the rest" all the time now.

One question for all the others who are doing it... are you following the meal plan? I find it too inconvenient. However, this week I have bitten the bullet somewhat and have started writing down everything I eat and tracking my calories to keep them within a specified range (approx. 2000-2400).

 

I tried to tell you I'd burn the discs for you, but nooooo

 

Meh, I'm not a pirate, yarrrrrrr.

 

Pull-up Bar: Link
Resistance Bands (set of 5): Link

Total + Shipping = $68


Is that a reasonable price for the 2 required items?

 

German potato soup!

 

I'm not sure you really need 5 different bands...how about:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=14956429&findingMethod=rr

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Architect...ightingum-Muscle-Doorway-Chin-Up-Bar/15543556

 

Play it Again Sports has them for $15 and lower

 

After trying in vain to get the rest of the discs to play, I give up... sent you an email

 

I hope you gave the dip**** who sold you those scratched discs a negative rating up the wazoo.

Question about p90x. How many sets per exercise on weights targeting chests, biceps, etc.? Also, are they low rep sets? What exercises are there targeting chest, biceps, and triceps?

I haven't done my homework obviously.

 

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