May 25, P90X3, Week 3, Day 1- Total Synergistics.

May 25, P90X3, Week 3, Day 1- Total Synergistics.

Looking at my schedule, this is the final week of the raw Block 1 because next week looks like a recovery week.  So, I decided to really push it hard from the get go. But instead of increasing my weights, I figured I'd just go for speed and a higher level of intensity concentrating on form. From the first move, I really tried to make my form as perfect as I could with as much range of motion as I could. As in move 2. Crescent Chair, I tried to keep my chair a 90 degrees and then my back leg as straight as possible, with chest up, elbows locked. I think I did pretty well for a novice.

I tried to go as low as possible on the Plie squats (6), That was painful. Legs straight on all the "Boat" moves. Everything was going very well. I felt really good, so I decided to go ahead and up my weights from 10kgs to 12kgs. Not so much, but it made a big difference. On the (11) Glamor Hammer, I barely got 12 reps on the right and barely 10 on the left. Last week with 10kgs, I got 12 on both sides with some struggle.

I should have gone up in weight on the (13) Flying Warrior. I'll admit, 5kgs in each hand was too easy, but my form was good. I think my balance moves were a lot better this week. Then the last three moves. (14) Squat Rockers up to 12kgs. OUCH! Dropped to 8 reps from 14. I really tried to get low on the chair move. I had to come out of it a few times. (15) Side rise Punch, I broke the rule, I caught myself holding my breath on the last couple reps on both sides.

On the final move, (16) Warrior Squat Moon. I was determined to have perfect form, straight back leg, strong reach up, and out. I went from 7 to 8 reps. My butt was in major pain on both sides by the 8th rep. Maybe a little too much pain. I didn't cramp up or anything, but I will admit that I got a touch of dizziness right after the move. Maybe pushed it a little to far. Took my cool down a little slower and longer today.

Yes, I will be careful tomorrow. But WEEK 3 is off and running!  BRING IT!!!