So you are doing P90X and now you know just how hard P90X Chest and Back is. Looking for some tips that will make chest and back a little easier? Looking for some tips to help you make it all the way through?  Looking for some tips on how to do pull ups since you can’t even do one?

Well don’t worry because you are not alone. P90X Chest and Back is all about pushing and pulling with 12 dynamic exercises.  As you probably already know you will quickly feel the burn with this P90X work out.  If you do not feel the burn then you are not doing enough reps. You need to “Bring It” if this is you.  For the rest of us mortals here are a couple tips that have helped me get through P90X Chest and Back.

Be sure to get enough sleep.  Try and get at least 8 hours of sleep if you can.  I’ve done this work out on 5 hours of sleep and let’s just say it was a lot more difficult.  Getting your rest will definitely help you with your work outs.

Don’t try and work out with a hang over.  Couple beers, ok. 12 beers, not ok.  You might toss your cookies plus you won’t get the best results if you are drinking too much while doing P90X.  Do you want to see your six pack or drink a six pack?

Pace yourself. I know Tony Horton says it during the work out but it might not get heard.  Remember you have to do 2 sets so save some energy to get through the second round.

Listen to your body.  If it says stop then stop! The last thing you want to do is injure yourself.  You don’t want to have to stop in the middle of your 90 days because you pulled something.  Nobody knows your body better than you so listen to it.

Stay away from negative people, they will try and bring you down.  Try and surround yourself with people you can share your achievements with and who value fitness just as much as you do.  If you can’t find anyone then send me and email.  I love P90X and I like talking about it so we will get along just fine.

Use a chair with your pull ups if you have to.  Tony Horton is always saying don’t be a hero and it applies to chest and back as well.  Get on that chair and do as many reps as you can.  Trust me, by the end of the 90 days you won’t believe how much strength you have gained.

Maintain good form. The better your form the better your results are going to be.  If you start to lose your form then you are done with that exercise.  If you need to, go do your knees while doing push ups and grab the chair while doing pull ups.

Stick to the P90X Nutrition Plan and get your calories.  If you try and cut too many out of your diet then you will not have the energy to complete your work outs.  It might be a good idea to get some supplements for those days you are on the road or need something quick.  There is always P90X protein bars, P90X results and recovery formula and P90X peak health formula to make sure you are getting some additional nutrition.

If you have any great tips that have helped you out please add them in the comments section so we can all benefit.  Thanks in advance.

So I have received this question on more than one occasion so I decided to do a post about how much space is required to do P90X?  I’ve had questions like “I live in an apartment, will I have enough room for p90X”, “I don’t have a basement, can I do P90X in a bedroom?”, “I have hardwood floors, can I do P90X on them?” and many more.  So what I want to try and do is give everyone a good idea of the space it takes to do P90X.

You do not need much room. I would have to say that a space of 8ft by 8 ft would be sufficient.  You will also need a door to put your easy off pull up bar on. That is the great thing about P90X, you can do it almost anywhere.  Going on vacation? Take your DVD’s and laptop and you can still do your workouts.  You do need to put your dumbbells somewhere, unless you are using resistance bands, but you could  just set them on an extra layer of carpet in whatever room you are doing P90X in.

Personally I do my P90X workouts in the basement and that is where I have my dumbbells and my pull up bar.  We have an area that is padded a little and we have a mat just in case we have company working out with us.  One thing I would like you all to keep in mind is that if you decide to do your P90X workouts in a bedroom or living room that has carpet that the repetitious movements might give your carpet some additional wear and tear.  Same goes if you are working out on hard wood floors. You are jumping, rolling, lunging and stepping all in one small area so I guess I might be stating the obvious but it is just something to think about.  Would I let this little thing hold me back from a lifetime of fitness?  Definitely not!

So basically you can do P90X anywhere as it is pretty versatile.  Just think of all the money you will be saving on gym memberships once you start your own P90X journey.

So you started your P90X 90 day work out program and you are finding out that everything is sore.  Well what I want to talk about today is your sore hip flexors.  Is it normal for my hip flexors to be this sore while doing P90X?  Which exercise has caused my hip flexors to be so sore?

When I first started P90X my hip flexors were so sore that I could hardly lift my legs for a day or 2.  Keep in mind I was in pretty good shape before I started P90X from lifting weights and running 3-4 times a week.  I was pretty shocked when they got as sore as they did.  I figured with my running there was no way they could get that sore.  Well I guess I was very wrong.  Only exercises I could blame were P90X Ab Ripper X and maybe while doing swing kicks in P90X Plyometrics.  This is what had to cause my hip flexors to be so sore.  Doing the crunchy frog, in and outs and then those bicycles really worked my hip flexors. So if you are wondering if this is normal then my answer is yes. P90X Ab Ripper X will make your hip flexors sore and most likely your abs too.

They are just fine now and do not get sore any more but one thing that I did notice was my back was getting a little sore again. (If you have a sore back you might want to read P90X and Back Pain).  After researching the issue a little bit I decided I really needed to stretch my hip flexors more than I was.  They do get quite the stretch in P90X Yoga X but below are 2 additional stretches I do to help keep my hip flexors loose.  I try and do them daily.  In the first one she says to hold it for a good 10 seconds.  I really feel in order to get the proper benefits from any stretch you need to hold it for 20-30 seconds on each leg and do 3-5 reps. Hope this helps.

So you have some questions about P90X?  Here you will find some of the top questions that I hear on a regular basis.  There is also a lot of P90X information on this blog about my personal journey with P90X and after.

1. Q: I am not in great shape, can I do P90X?  A: You should at least have some sore of base before attempting P90X. If you haven’t work out in 10 years I would not recommend starting here since you will probably get frustrated.  Power 90 is a great place to start which leads up to P90X.

2. Q: I can’t do any pull ups, can I still do P90X?  A: Yes, Tony Horton shows you how to do modified pull ups with a chair until you have the strength to do full pull ups.  You could also use the resistance bands.

3: Q: How much space do I need to do P90X?  A: P90X can be done in a bedroom if need be so you do not need too much space.

4. Q: Beside ordering P90X, what other equipment will I need, if any?  A: You will need some dumbbells or resistance bands, a pull up bar(unless using the bands from a door), a mat(or a carpeted area for Yoga X and and a few floor exercises), will and desire to get in the best shape of your life and the ability to change your eating habits.

5. Q: Where can I buy P90X?  A: <—-Read this post or simply go here: P90X Exercise

6. Q: Will I be sore from p90X?  A: Most likely yes, I was in pretty good shape when I started P90X but I still got sore.  You will probably be doing a lot of movements that you have never done before.

7. Q: How much weight can I lose?  A: Everyone is different and P90X is not a weight loss program but it will burn fat and build muscle which is key in weight loss.  Depending on how hard you work your results will vary. I am in the best shape of my life because of P90X.

8: Q: What if I don’t like it? A: Simple, Beachbody has a money back guarantee on every product available.  You can return it for a full refund, less shipping.

9. Q: Does P90X come with a menu guide?  A: Yes, P90X comes with a detailed P90X nutrition plan to help maximize your results.

10. Q: How long are the work outs?  A: Usually about an hour. P90X Yoga X is 1 1/2 hours and 3 times a week you need an extra 15 mins for Ab Ripper X.

11. Q: Is P90X for women?  A: Absolutely, women have great results with P90X.

12. Q: I have had injuries, can I do P90x?  A: Always consult with your doctor before starting any exercise plan.  Then, I recommend that if something hurts you, that you don’t do that exercise. I had back surgery about 7 years ago and I still do P90X.  I skip only 3 moves out of 12 DVD’s.  You can read more about it at P90X and back pain. Over all gains helped my body to resist injury since you are working every muscle head to toe.

13. Q: Is P90X found in stores?  A: No.

14. Q: Are there coupons for P90X?  A: No, but you can save 25% by becoming a Beachbody coach.

15. Q: Is P90X high impact?  A: I would say no, but P90X Plyometrics is jump training so you will be leaving the ground.  There are modified moves for those who want even lower impact.

16. Q: Can I download P90X?  A: No ….but you can get the P90X iPhone app

17. Q: Do I have to do P90X Yoga X?  A: Steve Edwards says. “When a form of exercise has had over 3,000 years to evolve, it tends to be highly effective. It increases strength, balance, and flexibility in a way that no other exercise can. A lot of people write in to ask if they can replace it with stretching, but it’s just not the same thing. Stretching does little, if anything, for strength and balance.  I know yoga can be hard, but if you stick it out, it’ll pay off. If you don’t believe me, here’s what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told Time magazine about the longevity of his basketball career: “My friends and teammates think I made a deal with the devil. But it was yoga that made my training complete. There is no way I could have played as long as I did without yoga.”

18. Q: Can I run while doing P90X?  A: This is a post in itself but I would say yes and I know people that do, just not on plyo or P90X legs and back day.

19. Q: Will P90X help with baseball?  A: I feel P90X will enhance any sport you perform.

20. What’s the difference between P90X and P90X2?

21. Will I get bored doing P90X?

22. Am I  too old to do P90X?

23. Does P90X Use Weights?

24. Does P90X make you sore?

25. What equipment do you need to do P90X?

26. What does P90X come with?

27. Can P90X be burned?

28. Can you maintain a P90X body?

29. Can I change the order of the P90X work outs?

30. Does P90X work without the P90X nutrition plan?

31. How much is P90X?

32. Get your P90X or P90X2 workout sheets

33. P90X sorness

34. Can I do P90X at the gym?

35. Can I do P90X?

36. Will P90X get rid of my love handles?

37. Will P90X get rid of my gut?

38. Will P90X work for skinny people?

39. Will P90X tone my butt?

40. P90X or Insanity, which work out is better?

41. How to modify P90X plyometrics to make it harder and more intense.

42. 7 reason I love P90X

43. Can I do P90X in my apartment?

44. What to do if I miss my P90X workout

45. Should I do my P90X work out when I’m sick?

46. P90X Plyometrics, Is it normal to be really sore after?

47. Customize P90X to meet your needs!

48. Can I buy P90X in stores?

49. Why am I so tired after doing P90X?

50. Do I really need a pull-up bar when doing P90X?

51. Is there a P90X cheat day?

52. Why is P90X so popular?

53. How to make time for your P90X work outs.

54. Should I take a break after 90 days of P90X?

55. How to take your before pictures before you start P90X?

56. How to take you proper before measurements before starting P90X

57. Do I have to do Yoga X when doing P90X?

58. How long are the P90X work outs?

59. Can I still run while doing P90X?

60. P90X Plyometrics too hard??  Some P90X Plyometrics tips.

61. P90X Chest and Back tips

62. How much space do you need to do P90X?

63. P90X is giving me sore hip flexors, what gives?

64. How to make money with P90X?

Have more questions? Just leave a comment and I will reply or send me an email.  If you would rather call, feel free.