My P90X

P90X Schedule

There are basically 3 different ways of doing P90X as laid out in the P90X fitness guide. The “classic” version, the “lean” version, and the “doubles” version.

The “classic” version is really the default way of doing P90X and consists of doing 3 resistance workouts per week, 2 cardio workouts and a day of yoga. The schedule is as follows and contains links to recorded videos of my training.  You can see the progress I've made since February 1st on this page of my blog.

Weeks 1-3, 9,11
  1. Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
  2. Plyometrics
  3. Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
Weeks 4, 8, 13 (Recovery Weeks)
  1. YogaX
  2. Core Synergistics
  3. Kenpo X
  4. X Stretch
  5. Core Synergistics
  6. Yoga X
Weeks 5-7, 10, 12
  1. Chest, Shoulders & Tris, Ab Ripper X
  2. Plyometrics
  3. Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
The “Classic” way of doing P90X is to promote maximum muscle growth and strength.
The next version of P90X is the “lean” version. This version is probably the easiest of the 3 and concentrates less on strength and includes more cardio for maximum weight loss. The schedule for this version is as follows…
Weeks 1-3
  1. Core Synergistics
  2. Cardio X
  3. Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 4, 8, 13 (Recovery Weeks)
  1. Yoga X
  2. Core Syntergistics
  3. Kenpo X
  4. X Stretch
  5. Cardio X
  6. Yoga X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 5-7
  1. Core Synergistics
  2. Cardio X
  3. Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 9, 11
  1. Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
  2. Cardio X
  3. Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Core Synergistics
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 10, 12
  1. Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
  2. Cardio X
  3. Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Core Synergistics
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
The final way of doing P90X is the “doubles” version. It is basically the same as the “classic” version except you are adding a second workout during phase 2 and 3 of the program. The schedule is as follows…
Weeks 1-3
  1. Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
  2. Plyometrics
  3. Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 4, 8, 13 (Recovery Weeks)
  1. Yoga X
  2. Core Synergistics
  3. Kenpo X
  4. X Stretch
  5. Core Synergistics
  6. Yoga X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 5-7
  1. AM Cardio X, PM Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
  2. Plyometrics
  3. AM Cardio X, PM Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
  4. Yoga X
  5. AM Cardio X, PM Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 9, 11
  1. AM Cardio X, PM Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
  2. AM Cardio X, PM Plyometrics
  3. Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
  4. AM Cardio X, PM Yoga X
  5. AM Cardio X, PM Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 10, 12
  1. AM Cardio X, PM Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
  2. AM Cardio X, PM Plyometrics
  3. Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
  4. AM Cardio X, PM Yoga X
  5. AM Cardio X, PM Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
  6. Kenpo X
  7. Rest or X Stretch
So there you have it, the 3 different ways of doing P90X. Try starting out with the lean version, then do the classic and then do doubles and prove what a monster you are.

Of course there are more ways of getting through P90X. Once you complete the round of your choice you can throw together a custom round for yourself based on your goals and to add some variety to your workout. You are only limited by your imagination.

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