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Even though my legs seem to naturally be the strongest part of my body, legs routines have always been laborious for me. However, as you’ll read below, my first experience with the P90X Legs & Back workout was a good one.

July 8, 2007

Day 5: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

I woke up this morning feeling pretty good all over. I was in good spirits and I felt very little soreness throughout my body. I think the Yoga X workout is well timed.

The Legs & Back workout seemed well balanced. It cycles through two sets legs, one set back, eight times. Just as my legs felt like they were going to explode, (and they did feel like they were going to explode on more than one occasion), they got a nice breather while I did the back set. I felt just maxed out at the end of the routine.

As with the Plyometrics routine, it was easy to take this one easy on myself just by not squatting as low or jumping as high as Tony & Co.

I’m still struggling with the pull ups. I’m definitely going to try using the bands or a chair for the pull-ups next week, as I want to be doing at least 8 reps per pull-up set. I also worry about all the strain the switch grip pull-ups put on my shoulders while I am switching my grip.

Also, I should note that I definitely broke the 200 rep mark with Ad Ripper X today. It felt really good to be seeing an improvement in my performance already.

Here’s my Legs & Back stats:

• Reverse Grip Chin-Ups: 5, 6
• Wide Front Pull-Ups: 5, 5
• Closed Grip Overhand Pull-Ups: 5, 5
• Switch Grip Pull-Ups: 6, 6

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