Well, I used to hate them more, mainly because I suck at push-ups. The first time I went through this workout, week 2 was a step backwards. I was in pain, and I didn't match my week 1 totals. This week I exceeded or matched last weeks reps/weight and I felt good about it. My body just wasn't ready for the intensity last time around. This time I feel more like I did in the middle of the program. That's progress, I guess.
I actually didn't dread this workout as much as I used to dread Mondays. I think the confidence is there, where it once wasn't. I am averaging 15 Pull-Ups and 20 Push-Ups, which is way above my original pace. Yes, I am still sore and tired, but I feel recovered enough to press play!
Dallas, have you noticed that Tony cheats us into doing an extra 6 or 7 Reverse Bicycles in Ab Ripper X? Yup, he seems to "lose count" and I usually finish my count to 25 and he's on 19! I still push the pause button at least twice in the workout, but I can usually make it through the first three exercises before I do so (1st time around, I usually had to pause after the first set of Bicycles!). I also go much faster in the Oblique V-Ups, where I usually finish the second set when he is just starting the 1st. I don't think it's cheating, but I might be wrong. I do the arms up for all exercises that suggest it and I do "no touch" Leg Climbs at a faster pace as well.
Keep Bringing it!
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