Comparing P90X and P90X3 Resistance Workoutsįor the purpose of this analysis I compared only the 3 resistance workouts each week from : I’ve done both approaches and included them in the data. Tony describes two approaches to P90X: 1) 8-10 Rep Range for adding muscle, and 2) the 12-15 Rep Range for staying lean (this does not pertain to push-ups and pull-ups which are always maximum reps). Plyo X is the centerpiece cardio routine. The second month rearranges the days of the week that you work various body parts but retains the heavy resistance approach. Most moves are done from a stable two-legged position which de-emphasizes the core. P90x, on the other hand, gets right into heavy resistance in the first week and hits all body parts with workouts like Chest & Back, Shoulders & Arms, and Legs & Back. P90X (11 different workouts not counting Ab Ripper X, 45-58 minutes each with the exception of Yoga X which is 92 minutes)

For the most part the resistance routines are 10 reps each.

The second phase of X3 focuses on classic weight training, hypertrophy, and includes more traditional cardio routines like Triometrics and MMX. Agility X is a nice routine in this phase that works on forcing you to move from one unstable position to another without losing posture–it’s not a classic cardio routine like so many want it to be. In this phase many moves are done in unstable positions (on one leg for example) and with light weights. P90X3 is designed as an all-around comprehensive program starting off with a “foundational” phase which focuses on core, balance, agility, and stabilization, rather than muscle growth. For best results, you should slow each rep down, focus on form, use all the weight you can safely handle, and minimize the rest between sets.Every program, including Deluxe workouts, Bonus workouts, and New Releases! P90X3 (16 different workouts not counting Cold Start or Elite Upgrade workouts, all 30-33 minutes each) Depending on how fast you go, 6 to 15 reps is what you’re after during each set, with the goal of maximizing time under tension. You want to stay in the hypertrophy ( or muscle growth) range during as many resistance sets as possible. It’s also important that you do the resistance workouts with some forethought. You’ll just be calculating for gain instead of loss. Gaining muscle takes calories, probably more than you’re used to. Because it’s not the goal of most people using P90X3, it requires a little more information then other plans. For those loking to bulk over getting riped, Mass is your schedule.

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