So the workout entails lots of pull ups and curls within a 50 minute workout so make sure your chair is handy.  When I started P90X I couldn’t even do one and the majority that are thinking of starting P90X will not be able to do one either.  Sometimes I wish I would have started RevAbs first to break myself in but my results were awesome so no complaints.  By the time you start Back & Biceps you will be in week 5 so you should be used to the motion of it.  With that being said the first workout is wide front pull ups.

Wide front pull ups are one of the most difficult because your arms are spread out and you can’t keep control.  For the majority of the workout try and stick with lighter weights because you are doing 24 different exercises and half are curls.  I think 15 to 20 pound weights are safe but you can always bump up if you’re not hurting by the 7^th or 8^th rep.  Pull ups are done every 4^th workout and the other P90X exercises consist of switch grip, corn cob, towel pull ups, chin ups and a max rep pull up.  Does this sound like fun or what!

Of course in between these pull ups are curls and Tony Horton gives you 9 different moves of curls so no repetitiveness here.  They consist of 1 arm body curls, 1 arm concentration, static arm, crouching curls, corkscrew’s, hammer and in and out’s.  OUCH!  If you want huge biceps then this workout is a mans dream but for women its good for the extra arm fat.  Remember that if you do more reps (12-15) then you will lose fat but if you do less reps (8-10) with heavy weights then you will build muscle.  There are a couple other exercises that I left out but are still challenging.  You get to do lots of lawnmowers, back flies and my favorite superman.

When you think you’re all done you still get to do Ab Ripper X for another 15 minutes.  That’s why I recommend that you stick with a lighter weight even though as a guy you can probably lift more.  I think the workouts that get you prepared the most for Back & Biceps is Yoga X and Shoulders & Arms.  This is the reason why they are incorporated at the beginning of the P90X program.  If you would like more details on gaining more muscle and eating healthy meals then click here.  Remember that working out is half the battle but to look fit you have to stay true to a healthy meal plan.

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Chest, shoulders and Triceps

This workout is probably my second favorite because it gives you the best upper body workout.  I wont be able to explain every exercise in detail so click above for that but all I can say is lots of push ups.  Make sure you have a recovery drink after and a protein shake for lunch. Don’t forget Ab Ripper X.

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Plyometrics

I used to dislike this one cause there was lots of jumping but now I use it as a way to entertain my daughter.  In this workout you do an exercise called jump knee tuck.  Its the hardest thing I have ever done.  Try jumping in place but the object is to hit your hands with the top of your knees.  Its super difficult but you sweat like hell.

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Back & Biceps

If you are not good at pull ups then look no further.  You will get good at doing pull ups and curls in this workout.  I used to be able to only do like 1 pull up and now the second time through P90X I can now do almost 13 in a row.  My resultshave been awesome since and my upper body strength is fantastic.  Don’t forget to do your Ab Ripper X as well. 

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YogaX

All I can say here is that Yoga X has made me incredibly flexible and actually helps with any soreness your having.  I actually showed my father in law and few of these moves because he has had a sore back all his life.  He was truly impressed with my knowledge as well as the fact that the pain started going away.  He pretty much got bored with his exercises and his body got used to the movements that it wasn’t doing anything for him.  Another great reason to look at the coaching opportunity.  If you practice and help other why not benefit from it.  

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Legs & Back

I will have to admit that I have skipped this workout a few times and finally did it this week.  I will never do that again because I was sore for 3 days after.   Wall squats for 90 seconds and then wall squats with one leg in the air.  Pretty intense if you ask me.  Recovery drink is a for sure after this workout.  Oh and don’t forget Ab Ripper X.  I can now do the last workout with my legs in the air and get through 40 leg raises. 

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Kenpo X

I will be writing more in depth about this workout because its so enjoyable.  Lots of action with punches and kicks.  The best part is the end or the sports bonus.  3 different moves and 3 different sports.  Basketball, football, baseball.  I also was throwing my brother a Bach party today.  It consisted of limo bus, casino and the bars.  We got home at 6 am.  OUCH!   

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REST DAY.  Thank God for this rest day as I didn’t move from the couch.  Bach party was fun but man I am paying for it.  Yes my wife hated me but expected me to be worthless today.  I want to encourage anyone reading that they should look into the free account that beach body gives you.  It has a similar look to face book but not as intense.  If you intend on buying anything now or in the future then consider becoming a coach.  Why?  Well make money and a sweet discount for you.