How Do The P90X2 Workouts Differ From The Original P90X?

The P90X2 workouts have a much different approach than the original P90X.  I still feel that the original P90X is a phenomenal program which I still do today but P90X2 is different.  This P90X2 workouts are to the next wave of applied science that focuses on functionality, agility, balance and mobility.  The muscle confusion concept like in the original P90X is still there.  But be prepared to workout on unstable ground such as bicep curls on one leg.  You will learn to use your core a lot on the P90X2 workouts.  Its about functional fitness.  Muscles about to give you great physical results but also to help you with everyday life.

How many P90X2 Workouts Are There In The Program?

There are 14 new P90X2 workouts.  I am going to list them here and then discuss each of them further down in this review.

1. X2 Core
2. Plyocide
3. X2 Recovery and Mobility
4. X2 Total Body
5. X2 Yoga
6. X2 Balance and Power
7. Chest, Back and Balance
8. X2 Shoulders and Arms
9. Base and Back
10. P.A.P Lower
11. P.A.P Upper
12. X2 Ab Ripper
13. V Sculpt (Back and Biceps) – extra workout
14. X2 Chest Shoulders and Triceps – extra workout

The Three Different Phases of the P90X2 Workouts?

P90X2 Workouts

The P90X2 workouts or P90X2 schedule are broken down into 3 different phases.  They are:

1. Phase 1 – The P90X2 workouts in this phase focus on your foundation or more specifically your attachment to the ground.  When you get used to securing your balance on the ground it will help you get better results and perform better later on.
2. Phase 2 – The P90X2 workouts in this phase are about strengthening your foundation even more.  These are exercises such as push ups but now you will do them on things such as a stability ball or medicine ball. This allows for more unstable ground movements but in another way to help with movements in everyday life.
3. Phase 3 – This is my favorite phase out of all the P90X2 workouts.  The key to this phase is P.A.P or Post Activation Potentiation which refers to “heavy loading prior to an explosive movement induces a high degree of central nervous system stimulation, resulting in greater motor unit recruitment and force.” ~ Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Basically you are doing a weight resisted movement such as chest presses followed by an explosive movement such as plyo push ups immediately thereafter. This can increase the amount of power and results for the person doing this type of exercise.

The P90X2 Workouts Broken Down

Lets dig into these P90X2 Workouts!!! Here we go:

1. X2 Core – Human functionality in the shape of X runs across the body from one arm down through the core, to the foot and then the same for the other side.  The core is the foundation for every muscle in your body and by working on the core  it causes your body to use both the prime mover muscles and the stabilizer muscles.  This is what this workout is about.  A lot of core movements and the use of the stability ball a lot.
2. Plyocide – I love this name the best out of all the P90X2 workouts.  You will combine traditional explosive movements with mind and coordination in mind.  This will increase your speed and endurance.
3. X2 Recovery and Mobility – During the middle of your week you will always do this P90X2 workout.  You are working your whole body frequently in P90X2 and this will allow your body to recover and improve your functionality.  The key to this is myofascial release through the use of the foam roller.
4. X2 Total Body – Out of all the P90X2 workouts this one truly gets ya! This workout combines both resistance and instability exercises to ensure you are using the correct muscles for the certain movement.  Form is king here and you will need that form in order to perform.
5. X2 Yoga – I guess you will love to hear this. It is NOT an hour and half long!  It is just over an hour and is a great yoga routine.  We need to remember that yoga is the fountain of youth and is crucial to your fitness success.This workout will help improve your range of motion and increase your isometric power.  Yoga is very important to these P90X2 workouts.
6. X2 Balance and Power – This is almost an extension to X2 Core.  These movements will force core rigidity under duress by incorporating strength and explosive movements.  You will realize that you will be able to push yourself past the limits you just once had.
   

   P90X2 Workouts

7. Chest, Back and Balance – One of my favorite P90X2 workouts.  Take chest and back from the original P90X and now incorporate medicine balls.  You will be doing many push ups balancing on medicine balls as well as on a Stability ball.  This again forces you to use your core and focus on your balance during each of the workout moves.
8. X2 Shoulders and Arms – Very similar to the original P90X but again you will be doing moves on one leg such as bicep curls or shoulder presses.  Its all about being on unstable ground.
9. Base and Back – I love love love this workout!! Another one of my favorite P90X2 workouts.  This would be in place of legs and back from the original P90X.  You will be doing a plyometric move like jump knee tucks followed by a set of pull ups.  This workout is absolutely brutal and will probably make you nauseous.  You will be very winded from the plyo moves and then having to go right into a set of pull ups can be almost torture.  All of the P90X2 workouts are tough but this has its own level of extreme fitness.
10. P.A.P Lower – aka Post Activation Potentiation.  This is all about performance and you will be taken through different complexes.  A complex as stated above is doing a weight resisted movement followed by an explosive movement for a certain body part.  In this routine it will be your lower body.
11. P.A.P Upper – Same science applies here as the PAP Lower but now its your upper body.  These two P90X2 workouts will be something you never seen before.  Professional athletes perform these routines and absolutely get crushed!
12. X2 Ab Ripper – We all know the original ab ripper and this one is just like it but with all new moves.  You will go through a series of core movements with Tony.
13. V Sculpt  – This is an extra workout in the deluxe edition which involves your back and biceps.  You will use resistance bands in this routine and again learn about being on unstable ground.
14. X2 Chest Shoulders and Triceps – This too is one of the P90X2 workouts that are in the deluxe edition.  It’s all about your chest, shoulders and triceps in this routine.  You will be forced to do moves through the use of unstable moves that will again bring you extreme results.

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The P90X2 workouts are truly challenging.  But without challenge comes no progress and change.  This program will force your body to do things in very uncomfortable positions but at the same time give you rapid results.  Feel free to Contact Me if you have any questions about P90X2.  Feel free to check out my full P90X2 workout review! If you are ready to take it to the next level of fitness then its time to give P90X2 a try today!! I hope I explained the P90X2 workouts for you! Get ready  to tackle this program and Bring it!

Your Coach,

DAVE