P90X Approaches: Classic Approach

The P90X workouts are approximately 1hr (1 DVD) each day, 6 days a week, with the 7th day being a day or rest or optionally X Stretch. Please see the breakdown below. Feel free to preview the video descriptions of each workout on the P90X product page here:

P90X Extreme Home Fitness System
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P90X CLASSIC PHASE 1:

During this phase, your focus should be on mastering each exercise. Concentrate less on the amount of weight but instead try to reach your rep goals, while maintaing good form!

Weeks 1-3:
Day 1 - Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 - Plyometrics
Day 3 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 - Yoga X
Day 5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 - Kenpo X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 4:
Day 1 - Yoga X
Day 2 - Core Synergistics
Day 3 - Kenpo X
Day 4 - X Stretch
Day 5 - Core Synergistics
Day 6 - Yoga X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

P90X CLASSIC PHASE 2:

If your goal is to bulk up now is the time to “Bring It” Start upping the weight so that you max out on 8-10 reps. If your aim is to develop lean muscle be sure to use enough weight so that you max out at 12-15 reps. Keep in mind that your body only builds muscle when you’re at rest. So be sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep and consider slipping a few scoops of P90X Recovery Formula into your water bottle!

Weeks 5-7
Day 1 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 - Plyometrics
Day 3 - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 - Yoga X
Day 5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 - Kenpo X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 8
Day 1 - Yoga X
Day 2 - Core Synergistics
Day 3 - Kenpo X
Day 4 - X Stretch
Day 5 - Core Synergistics
Day 6 - Yoga X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

P90X CLASSIC PHASE 3:

This phase of P90X classic is all about “Extreme Muscle Confusion” and it’s time to go all out! No holding back. Push yourself to the limit each and every day. By the time you hit the last week you should be in the absolute best shape of your life, this is the final stretch make it worth it!

Weeks 9, 11
Day 1 - Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 - Plyometrics
Day 3 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 - Yoga X
Day 5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 - Kenpo X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 10, 12
Day 1 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 - Plyometrics
Day 3 - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 - Yoga X
Day 5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 - Kenpo X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 13
Day 1 - Yoga X
Day 2 - Core Synergistics
Day 3 - Kenpo X
Day 4 - X Stretch
Day 5 - Core Synergistics
Day 6 - Yoga X
Day 7 - Rest or X Stretch