can i do p90x and strength training at same time?

kala85

was looking at another thread and was very impressed with the results of the p90x. I have done lots of cardio this year, but still have some fat on belly and was thinking of doing the p90x to remove it. I didnt or havent done any weights in a while as i have a injury prone back and was afraid of pulling a muscle in my back.

I want to get stronger and im thinking of doing strength training with weights. could i combine the p90x program with the strength training. p90x is 6 days a week as far as i know and the weights would be twice a week. i could do weights in the morning and p90x in the evening?

dave80

Short answer yes

Dixie Chick

But isnt P90X a strength training programme with a day of cardio and day of yoga in a week? Surely if more strength training is added then it would be too much as not enough rest is taken?

Kenny_D

I've done p90x for a while and I dont think you need to do any extra training. Give the p90x a shot. It's only 3 months. Then when you're nice and lean and you have built up your core strength, then go onto the heavier weights. You'll be in better overall condition and less likely to hurt your back.

p90x is a tough workout, the rest in between weight sessions is very important. Overdoing it will result in injury and less gains.

If you have any specific questions on p90x fire away. Here's the progress I made with about 6-7 weeks of p90x:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055977376&highlight=p90x

It's a great program if you do every workout and follow the nutrition guide and dont cheat by eating crap. On a side note I did my first Crossfit (crossfit.ie) session this morning and it was intense but they have a great setup down there, good trainers and it might be something worth looking into

Khannie

GStormcrow wrote: »

p90x is a tough workout, the rest in between weight sessions is very important. Overdoing it will result in injury and less gains.

I would agree with this.

Edit: I would also suggest that crossfit is worth a look if you're looking for more strength gains than you think you'll get from P90X. You could probably add your own strength sessions to crossfit if you're already in good nick.

kala85

what do u mean by cross fit? i have lost about stone and half weight since last jan and now am at 14 stone. my main goal over the winter is to get stronger without losing any more weight. i have never used weights much before as it seems to cause me bad back injuries.

over the next twelve weeks i hope to build some strength either by using a beginners strength program ( not stronglifts 5x5 as i wouldnt be able for it yet) or use the P90x which should help to keep my cardio ticking over as well. will i do program below or p90x??

begineers strength would be as follows
weeks 1-3
2 circuits x 15 reps , twice a week
leg press
vertical bench press
machine row
overhead press
dumbell curl
triceps
lower back - back extension
abdominals crunches
calves- seated calf raise

weeks 4-6
three times a week- one day rest in between

leg press 2*15
seated leg curl 2x15
bench press machine 2x15
pec deck fly 2x15
machine row 2x 15
lat pull down 2 x 15
overhead press machine 2 x 15
dumbell lateral raise 2 x 15
dumbell curl 2x15
triceps 2x 15
lower back back extensions 2x15
abs crunches 2 x15
calves - seated calf raise 2 x15

week 7 -9
workout 1 / workout 2 alternating
dumbell press 3 x 12
pec deck fly 3 x 12
pull up / chin up 3x 12
lat pull down 3 x 12
dumbell press 3 x 12
dumbell lateral raise 3 x 12
lower back back extensions 3 x 12
abs - exercise ball crunch 3 x 12


workout 2
legs - machine squat 3x 12
seated leg curl 3x 12
quads - leg extension 3 x 12
calves - standing calf raise 3 x 12
biceps - barbell curl 3 x 12
triceps bench dip 3 x 12
abs - oblique crunch 3 x 12

weeks 10 -12
chest - bench press 2*12
inclince dumbell press 2x12
pec deck fly 2 x 12

upper back 2x12
machine row
lat pull down
seated cable row

shoulders 2 x12
overhead press machine
dumbell lateral raise
dumbell press

lower back - back extension 3 x12


abs 2 x 12 for following
crunch
oblique cruch
reverse crunch

legs 2 x 12
leg press
machine squat
dumkbell lunge
seated leg curl
leg extension
dumbell step up

calves 2 x12
seated calf raise
standing calf raise

biceps 2*12
dumbell curl
barbell curl


triceps 2x12
triceps push down
bench dips

abs 2x12
crunch
oblique crunc