So I decided to do P90X Plyometrics today but I wanted to make it a little harder and more intense. I know what you’re thinking, P90X Plyometrics is hard enough by itself. Most people modify it to make it easier, who the heck wants to make it harder? I do. I have done 2 rounds of P90X and a round of Insanity and now I mix the two of them together. I like to mix it up so I modified P90X plyometrics with a little extra resistance. Basically all I did was add an 8 pound medicine ball to most of the exercises.
I first want to say that if this is your first round with P90X I would just do it the way the workout guide says to. If you want to modify a second round then go for it. Second, if you have any sort of joint problems, back problems or neck problems I would not attempt to do P90X Plyometrics with an 8 lb medicine ball. It’s really not a lot of weight but I would error on the side of caution.
So here is what I did to make P90X plyometrics work out a little harder and a little more intense.
During the warm up I lifted the 8lb medicine ball above my head during the lunges and during the deep prayer squats.
I did the first set of exercises the regular way and during the second set and for the rest of this work out I pretty much used the medicine ball on every exercise.
Jump Squats- Just hold the medicine ball close to your chest while you jump.
Run Stance Squats- Hold the medicine about chest high elbows wide for better balance.
Airborne Heisman- Use the medicine ball and alternate sides. When you are jumping left move the ball to the right and vice versa.
Squat Reach Jump- Use the medicine in your squat. When you squat touch the ball to the ground and then raise it above your head when you jump.
Squat Switch Pickup- Use the medicine ball and touch it near your front foot. (Don’t bang your knee)
Double Airborne Heisman- Just like the Airborne Heisman.
Jump Knee Tucks- Add the medicine ball. Hold it with both arms slightly bent and jump! (phewww! Tough!)
Mary Katherine Lunges- Hold the medicine ball above your head while doing the lunges.
Leap Frog Squats- Just hold the medicine ball with both hands close to your chest.
Twist Combo- Hold the medicine ball close to your chest.
Rock Star Hops- Ummmm, nope. No resistance.
Gap Jumps- Probably not a good idea with any added weight.
Squat Jacks- Put the medicine ball above your head. (Don’t bounce it of your head)
Military March- No medicine ball, Just do these the regular way.
Run Squat 180 Jump Switches- Jump and squat with the ball near your front foot and then switch.
Lateral Leap Frog- Hold the ball up towards your chest.
Monster Truck Tires- Hold the medicine ball up near your chest. (Don’t lose you balance)
Hot Foot- No medicine ball.
Pitch and Catch- No medicine ball.
Jump Shots- Use the medicine ball like a basketball.
Football Hero- Hold the ball up to your chest.
If you have any other ideas just put them in the comments below.
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