Product Review: Tony Horton Power Stands

 

I got these with the P90x2 deluxe package through Beachbody. They are very sturdy and work well. They are much heavier than the push-up stands that have the "h" shape if you look at them end-on. These are especially good f you are doing wide-arm push-ups ( which were done more in p90x than x2) because they will not tip and roll on you like other push-up stands. 

Like other push-up stands (or using dumbbells) these will give you more range of motion throughout the push-up movement and are great if you have any wrist pain. I have broken my left wrist twice, and it makes doing regular push-ups hard. I have no wrist problems at all when using these. Also, these can be used to do triceps dips while you are seated on the floor, which is not something that is possible with a lot of push-up stands. So, whether you are doing P90X (or X2 or X3), or just incorporating push-ups into your workouts, these are a great option to have.

Workout Update: Insanity Max 30/Chalean Extreme/Body Beast/P90X Hybrid Day 14

Day 14 was the back and biceps workout from p90x. Most of the weights I used remained the same from last week, but I was able to max out at 10 reps on a few of the exercises this time. So, next week I will be increasing the weight on those. I was also able to do a couple more pull-up moves for almost all the variations except corn cobs, which are very tough using 110 lbs of resistance bands. Tomorrow morning is back to Max 30.  

Product Review: CAP Barbell Workout Bar, 5-Pound

 

I purchased this to use with the P90X2 workout, which incorporates the use of a weighted bar into some of the workouts. It is definitely useful beyond the exercises that are in that workout, for example, you can do squats with it across your shoulders as you would do a barbell squat, you can use it for skull crushers, or even a bench press if you get a version that is heavy enough). I definitely think using one of these is a bit safer than loading up a bar with plates, especially if you are working out at home by yourself. It is definitely a good addition to a home gym.

Updated P90x2 weight history

Here is the graph showing my daily weight progress from the start of the program on March 17th.