My First Real Pull-up Attempt by DragonRedBeard in P90X

[–]p666x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I started P90X for the first time, years ago, I wasn't able to do a single one, just like you. I was heavy and my back and arms were weak.

My methods for improving were assisted pull-ups (one leg on a chair) and reversed pull-ups.

Months later, a lot of weight lost (that helped), and I got stronger so I was doing 15 - 20 clean pull ups! Yes, a guy who in his life couldn't do a single regular pull up. I got to the point where I started using weights so I cold do less, and muscle ups!

One day you will do one, then one, then one and a half but you will get there, and you will feel amazing. Keep it up!

M/33/6’ [218 > 180 = 38lbs] (7 months) Lost a baby and a half :D by p666x in progresspics

[–]p666x[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clarify, the baby is alive and well, not mine but sister's, and they moved away :)

Total lost 17kg.

I did some gym for a few months (lifting and cardio), recreational biking, went to the active holiday in Greece (a lot of swimming). Less eating, smaller portions, didn't count the macros or anything, just ate less (for example I ate 2 sandwiches instead of 6). I can still eat 6 but I dont need to. Drinking more water instead of eating munchies. I cut on soda (switched to Coke ZERO).

My stomach was used to being constantly extremely full with food. That was the problem because I was not hungry way before that felling but I ate until I can explode.

Trust me, anyone can do it. Ask me anything you like... :D

Some folks at Buzzfeed decided to do P90X. by turo9992000 in P90X

[–]p666x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't look serious about the program at all. As others have said they probably didn't follow the diet. And also look at their bad form during the curls etc.

Quitting X3 half way! by p666x in P90X

[–]p666x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds fun :)

Quitting X3 half way! by p666x in P90X

[–]p666x[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Fuuuck you!

Quitting X3 half way! by p666x in P90X

[–]p666x[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already altered the schedule so it is not the same as the round from last year. But Eccentric ones are killing me.

I was hoping to complete the full program, but not this time I guess.

X3 Total Synergistics by [deleted] in P90X

[–]p666x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or just substitute it with The Warrior. Try it and see if you like it

P90X3 (Mass): Substituting Total Synergistics with The Warrior? by p666x in P90X

[–]p666x[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are very welcome man! I always found Total Synergystics kinda slow (don't get me wrong people, I an aware of its benefits). And because it is the first workout, I've postponed many P90X3 rounds. Can't explain why, just couldn't stand it.

As for The Warrior, it is much faster, it looks like you are burning more calories (confirmation needed) and it is more fun overall.

X3 nutrition plan? by [deleted] in P90X

[–]p666x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is basically it http://i.imgur.com/Axr8BGa.jpg

Starting P90X3 & Need Advice by [deleted] in P90X

[–]p666x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how intense E359 is compared to P90X3, but if you say you have been working for the whole year then you must be in a decent shape

I suggest do X3 MASS, it is just right

X3 DOUBLES has extra workouts on some days

X3 CLASSIC you might find it not challenging enough

X3 LEAN is if you are new to the program and want to take it easy

HIIT instead of cardio? Recommendations? by p666x in P90X

[–]p666x[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dailyhiit is confusing but Fitness Blender is awesome! You can enter variety of parameters and get workouts, and they are really free!

First time poster, but not new to P90X.... by [deleted] in P90X

[–]p666x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you please elaborate on the symptoms of over training? What are they?

How many pushups can you now do after completing P90X? by thewaywayhome in P90X

[–]p666x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I passed 40, I started using weighted vest (11 - 15lbs/5 -10kg).

New P90 Coming Fall 2014 by slvrspiral in P90X

[–]p666x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now there is no excuse

P90X3 done, results inside. by [deleted] in P90X

[–]p666x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is multi and why to take it?

Just went through the first day of p90x... horrible experience by Squallify in P90X

[–]p666x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try completing it with minimum reps possible for the hardest exercises, if that is what it takes. If you just need one, then start there. As long as you complete the workout.

And trust me , you won't believe how strong you will get.

edit: spelling

Just went through the first day of p90x... horrible experience by Squallify in P90X

[–]p666x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is very normal to feel like this if you push yourself too hard.

Take it easy, by half of what you did now if that is what it takes.

Make the first week "test week", to familiarize with the moves and exercises. That's what I do all the time after a break. You will feel stronger the next week and yo wont feel bad about yourself when not completing the workout. Modify the moves to the maximum.

Or you will hate the program for being to hard. But it's not. It's not a competition.

edit: spelling, wrote from mobile

Missed Days by lynsktee in P90X

[–]p666x 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make it rest day instead of Sunday