P90X question

erina57

Hi ladies!

Yesterday was my first day of P90X, and I'm super excited to have actually started! I was just wondering when you started how many reps were you doing for each move? I know everyone is different but I just wanted a general idea. I was doing about 12-15 reps for each thing, and I kind of felt like I wasn't doing enough. Of course some of the tougher moves way less ( like 5-8)!

I was done way before the trainers on the video. Do you think I am going to fast or not doing enough reps?? Any input is greatly apprecaited

LesPaul

If you're completing 12-15 reps too easily, I would suggest adding more weight.  You should be struggling to complete 15.  Concentrate on good form and not just blasting through the set.

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[QUOTE]If you're completing 12-15 reps too easily, I would suggest adding more weight.  You should be struggling to complete 15.  Concentrate on good form and not just blasting through the set.
Posted by LesPaul[/QUOTE]

This. Exactly. I just did Chest & Back the other day and Tony said if you're not struggling on the last 3 reps, you need more weight. If you don't have the option of more weight, do reps until you feel it. But it's definitely better to increase your weights.

mdscopel

I agree with the others as well.  Make sure to also document what weight and reps you use so that the next time you will challenge yourself further.

abbadonna

It depends on what you want. If you're just fat burning, do more reps. If you want to gain muscle you up the weight.