P90X Round 2 Day 31- Back and Biceps

Quick post tonight as I have a few things to do for work. Today was the Back & Bicep workout. Man, this one is a killer- in a good way. All sorts of funky pull ups and lots of vein-busting curls just punish you. I love it!

I felt pretty good today. Was pretty pumped up on my NOXplode and my Volumaize and brought it hard. My biceps were so pumped that my right one felt like it had a pulse! My arms were absolutely burning today. I struggled with the pull ups (especially the dreaded corn cobs). But I did my best and forgot the rest.

I did well on the ab Ripper as well. full reps (plus some extra Mason twists). I just had one of those "good" days today.

Anyway, looking forward to the Yoga tomorrow (did I really just say that?).....

Mike Out!

Day 80- Back and Biceps

80 days down, 10 to go!

Today's workout was the "glory" muscles- back and biceps. I like this workout better then the other bicep workout. It has a lot of curls and variations. I really get a nice burn. I'm not so excited by all the pull up variations in this one though. Those corn cob pull ups are impossible for me without a chair. I tried today without and could only get one!

Another session of Ab Ripper went by. Which means I have only one session of Ab Ripper left in the program. There are no ab ripper days during the recovery week. This is sad as I have grown to love and respect the power of Ab Ripper X. I am sure I will continue to use it regularly. I have come too far with getting my stomach flatter to let it go away.

Gotta run- I have a soccer game in a little while. See you tomorrow for Yoga (or Cardio).

Day 66- Back & Biceps

Today was the back and biceps workout. I think this workout is ok, but gosh there are a lot of pull ups. Tons, and tons of pull ups. Wide grip, switch grip, towel pull ups, corn cob, max rep... the list goes on.

And then there are just about a million curls- because you ARE working the glory muscles after all. And Tony likes his biceps a lot.

Anyway, I had a pretty good workout. I started using the black bands on some of the curls and lawnmowers today. These are the hardest resistence bands in the set. I really got a great burn going today. I upped all the other moves in terms of reps today too. I think it was the Nano Vapor and the Halo. They are wonderful supplements- except the Halo makes me so sleepy wfter my workout. It takes me a good hour to clear my head.

I did really well on the Ab Ripper today. I even put my hands in the air for the in and outs as well as both sets of bicycles. It was intense. I highly recommend it!

Diet went well today. No major screw ups. I'm sort of in a plateau right now with my weight. I seem to be stable at 199.5 lbs. I think I need to cut back on some calories or carbs or both and keep shredding as I'm not near defined enough yet, and I'm not light enough yet.

See you tomorrow for the dreaded Yoga....

Day 45- Back & Biceps

I had the opportunity to work out over lunch today, so I decided to stay with the normal routine this week. Therefore, I will do Yoga tomorrow, and got to burn out my back and biceps today.

This is an intense workout that really keeps you moving. And it's really on the quicker side of the videos time-wise. I still have fits with all the pull up/chin ups in this one (especially the corn cob pull ups).

I felt like I had a really intense workout today overall. Real nice burn in the biceps. I love the Superman exercise. That's where you lay face down on the floor and then lift your legs and arms up off the ground for 10 seconds. Then you repeat for a total of 5. Tough! But oh so good!

Went through Ab Ripper X today and really tried to push myself. My words about "not pushing hard enough if you don't feel like puking" came back to haunt me. I pushed it so hard I threw up a little in my mouth at the end. I think it was mostly because I ate less then an hour before the workout. But, whatever, I still felt the burn and got through it.

Diet is still on track. I added in a few extra carbs today since I still have a soccer game to play tonight. See you tomorrow for Yoga X.

Day 38- Back & Biceps

Today was the great back and biceps workout. Curls, curls, curls, and pull ups, pull ups, pull ups.

It is an intense workout and your biceps feel like they are going to explode when you are done. I did well today. Two scoops of Nano Vapor pre-workout had my engines revved. And a proper night of sleep. I brought it hard today, upping my reps on most all workouts.

The corn cob pull ups (pull up, slide right, slide left, slide middle, in-out, down) are still brutal. And the towel pull ups are a bitch too. But man they work you well.

Ab ripper went very well. I felt great during it and tried a few advanced options. I made it through just fine. I feel like Tony- Ab Ripper X: I hate it, but I love it. I actually look forward to it after the workout. In the beginning I dreaded it. Oh the times, they are a changing.

Diet went well. Protein shkae for breakfast. Protein bar for snack. Whole grain bread with sliced turkey for lunch. Recovery drink for snack. Roasted chicken for dinner.

See you tomorrow for the dreaded Yoga.

Day 31- Back & Biceps

Today was a new workout. It was a back and bicpes workout that was really fun. There were tons of variations of different curls. And of course, lots and lots of pull ups.

Of particular note because of the degree of difficulty was the Corn Cob Pul Ups. You basically pull up, then slide right, slide back to center, slide left, slide back to center, then pull in and then back out, and then down. That's one! Really raised the intensity of the workout. There were also towel pull ups. You took a towel and wrapped in around one of the grips. Then you grabbed the part hanging down with one arm and used the normal grip on the other side. It really isolated the side holding the bar- very intense.

Following the workout was the infamous Ab Ripper X. And I'd liek to announce that for the first time, AB RIPPER X BECAME MY BITCH!!!!

That's right. I did everything! I made it through all 25 Fifer Scissors and made it through all 40 Mason Twists at the end with my feet up. It felt awesome. It really was a sense of accomplishement. Especially, considering how 31 days ago I sat there thinking there was no way in hell I'd ever be able to do all the reps on Ab Ripper X. I've come a long way, and I'm just getting started.

I actually find myself looking forward to the Ab Ripper stuff at the end. Even though I know it's going to hurt, I feel the strength gaining daily in my abs and I see my love handles melting away. And each workout I've made progress on it. I think next time, I'm going to try to increase the difficulty on some of the moves to keep pusing myself.

Diet went well. I had two whole wheat english muffins with peanut butter and banana slices for breakfast. Protein bar for snack. Lunch was a chef salad. Snack was recovery drink. Dinner was some grilled chicken.