X2 Total Body and Ab Ripper

I brought it today.  I dug deep, pushed hard, but still only showed moderate improvement.  I suspect I'll do better on improvement with the resistance phase, but right now, my body is feeling it.  I'm starting to get the hang of some of the new exercises.  One thing I don't like is there isn't always extra time to get in a few more reps.  They really push you to up your weights in that regard.

I thought I'd start breaking down the workouts now that I've given them each a basic review.  This workout is 12 exercises, repeated.

First exercise is one arm chest press on the stability ball.  I've done this in the gym on a bench and the difference isn't that great.  It is a very good exercise as it works so much more than just a bench press.

Next up, 4 position pull up.  I've only got a straight bar, so this becomes 3 position for me..wide, narrow, and chin up.  I still suck at them.

Third exercise is the first killer and the one that scares me the most.  Med ball, push up, side arm balance.  Having to balance on a med ball while doing a side arm balance is just scary for me.  I know if I slip or slide off the ball, there is a good chance I'll snap my wrist like a twig.  Use a bigger medicine ball for a slightly easier time.

Following that is the switch lunge press. This puts my heart rate into the stratosphere.  Lunge forward, shoulder press, stand back up, lunge back, Arnold shoulder press.  Stay on the same leg for the whole exercise. Switch legs during the repeat, so your leg is on fire.

Exercise 5, on the same leg as above, Warrior 3 Tricep kickbacks.  Pretty much like the name says, warrior 3, on the same leg as above, and throw in some tricep kickbacks.  Once again, same leg as above, no switch till round 2.

Wrap up the first half of round 1 with Warrior 3 curls.  Luckily you switch legs as your right is a puddle of goo by this point.

I'll comment on the last 6 exercises next time.

You are supposed to wrap up with Ad Ripper.  I had no energy and no time for that today.  There is a slim chance I'll squeak it in tonight.