P90X Legs & Back

Daily Fit Tips

It’s been a while since I’ve done the P90X Extreme Training System Legs and Back workout which is just under an hour. As you probably know from reading my reviews, I usually tried to avoid ab work when I tried staying fit using home equipment or the gym. I didn’t pay much attention to my legs either.

I didn’t like to work my legs because I feared they would get bigger. I already had what I consider “thunder thighs” and didn’t understand that I needed to do a combination of strength training and cardio to shape my legs. I knew this at an intellectual level, but somehow, I seem to forget stuff like that when I get around fitness equipment.

That’s one of the reasons it’s so good for me to have a “personal trainer” in my living room. I’ve got a routine and someone to help me stay focused and in form. That’s how you get results.

The P90X Legs and Back workout routine is sure to fatigue all your leg muscles as well as your back muscle group. All of the back exercises in this workout are done using a chin up bar or a resistence band. The leg exercises rely on the weight and position of your body. We’re not just talking about classic squats and lunges. You’ll work your butt off (literally), sweat a lot, and your muscles are going to shake. That’s good stuff.

I can do one unassisted chin up. Prior to P90X, I couldn’t do any unassisted chin ups at all. I know my back is getting stronger though, so I keep doing my best…not beating up on myself if I can’t do everything…refusing to use the difficulty of the exercise as an excuse to not even try.

Excuses steal your health and fitness. Determination develops your strength and stamina. I know this because I can do that one chin up now. I know that because I recently went to an event and wore a backless black dress. I wasn’t self-conscious about my legs. I even got a compliment on my back! What? Where’s a mirror? Let me check that out….I’ve got real muscles back there?

I really needed that compliment. When people mirror back to you the progress they see, it serves as a great motivator to press play. Speaking of motivators, if you want one great motivator to press play on this Beachbody workout guys, check out a picture of Tony Horton’s legs. He has awesome cuts. Gals, don’t worry about getting big leg muscles like Tony…check out Drey and while you’re at it, check out her back muscles. Wow!