I’ve provided my original impression and how I feel about each exercise now: I’ve only shown each exercise once:įor reference, here is the workout in more detail. Further, the structure of this workout is such, that it repeats the exercises a second time, reversing the order of back exercises and chest exercises. Remember, the P90X in 90 Seconds workout video does not include the warm-up or cool-down. In general, it still isn’t, however, I have come to like it more than I did. So at first, this wasn’t one of my most favorite workouts. As you know, I’m not a huge fan of push-ups. The joint can also be a bit more vulnerable for injury at higher intensities.The Chest and Back workout of P90X is the first one you do in the program. I feel they are more advantageous for a higher rep count. Any isolation type exercise (like a chest fly) I will tend to keep those at no less than 10 reps. After another few weeks I will move down to 8 to 10 reps. Then, I will move that down to 10 to 12 reps. I will usually start with 12 to 15 reps for a few weeks. I tend to keep the rep range between 8 to 15 reps per exercise. It usually takes me about 30 to 35 minutes to complete. I also perform 4 sets of this superset and once done the workout is complete. Due to an old hip injury I stick with machine exercises for my back. Then, after those 4 sets I setup my final grouping of a flat barbell bench press and superset that with a wide machine row. I take a break between the second superset here and usually grab a drink of water. I also do 4 sets of this exercise pairing. That next exercise pairing is an incline barbell bench press and I superset that with a machine row.

That break is where I start setting up my next exercise pairing to save time. I will take a break between the second superset of this exercise. That isn’t the best excuse to skip a warmup session but this is my workaround. I tend to skip a warmup session because I workout very early in the morning. I like to do this because it helps me warmup my chest and back.

I start off by completing 4 sets of chest flys and superset those with a wide reverse fly on my total gym. This is video is not a recommendation to follow along. This s NOT a full P90X workout, please check out their selection of DVDs and online resources for info regarding P90X and other workouts.Īs always, if you are going to begin an exercise routine, you should consult a doctor or physician prior to beginning any exercise program. That way I can monitor progress along the way and note my progress from this point in my training. It is a means for me to follow along as I do my workout own routine versus watching the DVD. This video is my own workout and is not something I am recommending for others.

P90x chest and back workout video