Comments on: How to modify P90X Chin-Up Bar routines with Resistance Bands http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: erik http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3628 erik Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:23:19 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3628 hi staff, i have a question, i want to buy the p90x training workouts but i'm not sure what exactly i need to be able to get started, do i need weights? i have a mat and pull up bar, but nothing else, what else is recommended to get to get through the program? hi staff, i have a question, i want to buy the p90x training workouts but i’m not sure what exactly i need to be able to get started, do i need weights? i have a mat and pull up bar, but nothing else, what else is recommended to get to get through the program?

]]> By: Max http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3577 Max Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:45:07 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3577 My house is quite old, even the doorframes. If I was to use this chin up bar will it break my doorframe? My house is quite old, even the doorframes. If I was to use this chin up bar will it break my doorframe?

]]> By: George http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3475 George Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:21:08 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3475 Hey i was introduced to p90x in my college weight training class (that ab ripper x workout is crazy....i like it). so i decided to give the whole program a go. my 2 questions are 1.) i am 6 foot 1 inch and weight about 155 lbs, i want to get bigger and look more muscular but not mr. universe muscluar just look more attractive and such, is this program for me? and 2.) i was reading through the site and found that resistance bands can subsitute weights and chin up bars, if i get the mens set could i double the resistance bands like 20 and 30 makes 50. could i do that or do i have to opt for the 50 band? any help is greatly appreciated and thank you for making a program like this. Hey i was introduced to p90x in my college weight training class (that ab ripper x workout is crazy….i like it). so i decided to give the whole program a go. my 2 questions are 1.) i am 6 foot 1 inch and weight about 155 lbs, i want to get bigger and look more muscular but not mr. universe muscluar just look more attractive and such, is this program for me? and 2.) i was reading through the site and found that resistance bands can subsitute weights and chin up bars, if i get the mens set could i double the resistance bands like 20 and 30 makes 50. could i do that or do i have to opt for the 50 band? any help is greatly appreciated and thank you for making a program like this.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3351 Kurt Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:01:24 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3351 Hey, I bought the P90X program and have been getting back into workin out using the 2 extra workouts while waitin to receive the pull-up bar. I'm loving it, its feels great! Now I have the pul-up bar, got it all put together (directions are a lil goofy) and it only fits into two doorways in my house because the rest are all too thick. The problem is that one doorway is in my living room upstairs and I dont want to drill holes in my walls or run all the way upstairs to do the pull-ups then run back downstairs to continue workin out. The second door is in my garage, I live in Iowa, winter gets a lil chilly so I dont wanna do pull-ups in -10 degree weather. So...all this to ask: does the pull-up bar have to be installed in a doorway? There is no way it can be hung from beems in my basement ceiling? Thanks ps. sorry for the long post I tend to go into depth explainin things Hey, I bought the P90X program and have been getting back into workin out using the 2 extra workouts while waitin to receive the pull-up bar. I’m loving it, its feels great! Now I have the pul-up bar, got it all put together (directions are a lil goofy) and it only fits into two doorways in my house because the rest are all too thick. The problem is that one doorway is in my living room upstairs and I dont want to drill holes in my walls or run all the way upstairs to do the pull-ups then run back downstairs to continue workin out. The second door is in my garage, I live in Iowa, winter gets a lil chilly so I dont wanna do pull-ups in -10 degree weather. So…all this to ask: does the pull-up bar have to be installed in a doorway? There is no way it can be hung from beems in my basement ceiling?
Thanks
ps. sorry for the long post I tend to go into depth explainin things

]]> By: Kelly http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3302 Kelly Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:53:19 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3302 Can you do these DVDs/workouts if you are pregnant? I do incorporate weight training and cardio in my daily routine, however I was just concerned about doing this type of workout while I was pregnant. Can you do these DVDs/workouts if you are pregnant? I do incorporate weight training and cardio in my daily routine, however I was just concerned about doing this type of workout while I was pregnant.

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3039 Staff Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:58:27 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3039 Hello Gadsden, It may be difficult to simulate the chin-up exercises with dumbbells since it is a pulling motion you are trying to achieve instead of lifting or pushing. The bands with the upgrade kit would be the best alternative to the chin-up bar. The motions would be the same, but the resistance would not be as great. With the chin-up bar, you are using your whole body as resistance. -Mike Hello Gadsden,

It may be difficult to simulate the chin-up exercises with dumbbells since it is a pulling motion you are trying to achieve instead of lifting or pushing. The bands with the upgrade kit would be the best alternative to the chin-up bar. The motions would be the same, but the resistance would not be as great. With the chin-up bar, you are using your whole body as resistance.

-Mike

]]> By: Gadsden http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-3016 Gadsden Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:54:11 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-3016 I just bought the P90X program, but can't install a chin-up bar anywhere in my house. Is it possible to substitute the exercise routines with dumbbells instead? If, not I'll just be buying the resistance bands and the upgrade kit. Is it also possible to use another companies resistance bands with your upgrade kit? Will I still see just as good results with the bands? I just bought the P90X program, but can’t install a chin-up bar anywhere in my house. Is it possible to substitute the exercise routines with dumbbells instead?

If, not I’ll just be buying the resistance bands and the upgrade kit. Is it also possible to use another companies resistance bands with your upgrade kit? Will I still see just as good results with the bands?

]]> By: fernando http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2977 fernando Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:58:01 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2977 Thanks!! that's great advise, you were extremely helpful! Thanks!! that’s great advise, you were extremely helpful!

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2974 Staff Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:44:02 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2974 Sorry about that Fernando, We get a whole lot of questions an comments on this blog and we do try to keep up with everyone as best as we can. So, interesting question about "male boobs". I don't know too much about that subject, but I can tell you that the P90X does work the pectoral muscles quite a bit. You will also loose a good amount of fat, so this program could help your brothers situation, BUT, if there is some kind of hormonal element to that condition, like extra estrogen in the body, that would be something he should consult a doctor about. I haven't had any success stories about this topic on this blog as of yet, but maybe your brother can be the first! Yes! You are allowed to have a life! Just don't drink yourself silly with high calorie drinks. Use moderation, that's all. -Mike Sorry about that Fernando,

We get a whole lot of questions an comments on this blog and we do try to keep up with everyone as best as we can.

So, interesting question about “male boobs”. I don’t know too much about that subject, but I can tell you that the P90X does work the pectoral muscles quite a bit. You will also loose a good amount of fat, so this program could help your brothers situation, BUT, if there is some kind of hormonal element to that condition, like extra estrogen in the body, that would be something he should consult a doctor about. I haven’t had any success stories about this topic on this blog as of yet, but maybe your brother can be the first!

Yes! You are allowed to have a life! Just don’t drink yourself silly with high calorie drinks. Use moderation, that’s all.

-Mike

]]> By: fernando http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2959 fernando Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:41:37 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2959 What happened nobody ever answered me? What happened nobody ever answered me?

]]> By: fernando http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2873 fernando Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:47:06 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2873 Oh! another question, is it possible that i could enjoy a social Saturday with my fiance during the program ? Can we drink a bottle of wine or champagne on a Saturday nights? I am going to give it my best on this program but still would like to have a life "if you know what i am saying" is this still possible? or impossible? Thanks! Oh! another question, is it possible that i could enjoy a social Saturday with my fiance during the program ? Can we drink a bottle of wine or champagne on a Saturday nights? I am going to give it my best on this program but still would like to have a life “if you know what i am saying” is this still possible? or impossible? Thanks!

]]> By: fernando http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2872 fernando Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:05:29 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2872 Here's a question, can these exercises eliminate Gynecomastia? if you don't know what that means is like sort of a male boobs condition. My brother has this problem and would like to know if p90x would help, instead of expensive surgery. Any success stories about this? Here’s a question, can these exercises eliminate Gynecomastia? if you don’t know what that means is like sort of a male boobs condition. My brother has this problem and would like to know if p90x would help, instead of expensive surgery. Any success stories about this?

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2866 Staff Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:34:53 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2866 Hello Fernando, No! Don't give up before you even start! So you can only do 2 now, in a few weeks you will be doing at least 10. What you can do to help yourself is use a chair. Put one foot on the chair and give your arms a little help to complete your reps. Eventually you wont need the chair. There are people in the video's that demonstrate how to use the chair while doing chin-ups. So stick with it! -Mike Hello Fernando,

No! Don’t give up before you even start! So you can only do 2 now, in a few weeks you will be doing at least 10. What you can do to help yourself is use a chair. Put one foot on the chair and give your arms a little help to complete your reps. Eventually you wont need the chair. There are people in the video’s that demonstrate how to use the chair while doing chin-ups. So stick with it!

-Mike

]]> By: fernando http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 fernando Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:42:35 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2864 I have a problem, i have the chin bar but i can only do 2 pull ups! the bad part is that i already ordered the program, and i can not waste any more money on the resistance band alternative. am i screwed? The pull ups always been an intimidation to my exercise regime, that's why i only hit the weights. what can i do? should i go for it? or cancel the whole thing. I have a problem, i have the chin bar but i can only do 2 pull ups! the bad part is that i already ordered the program, and i can not waste any more money on the resistance band alternative. am i screwed? The pull ups always been an intimidation to my exercise regime, that’s why i only hit the weights. what can i do? should i go for it? or cancel the whole thing.

]]> By: Staff http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-modify-p90x-chin-up-bar-routines-with-resistance-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-2823 Staff Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/?p=39#comment-2823 Hello James, to be on the safe side, start of with the bands. You might be able to switch over to the chin-up bar midway through the workout, then you will be able to really sculpt those upper body muscles. -Mike Hello James,

to be on the safe side, start of with the bands. You might be able to switch over to the chin-up bar midway through the workout, then you will be able to really sculpt those upper body muscles.

-Mike

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