How to Modify P90X Plyometrics to Make It Harder and More Intense
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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