When it comes to the easiest, most enjoyable workout of P90X, hands down, the Stretch X program is it. Stretch X is basically a flexibility training workout that incorporates lots of stretching exercises. You don’t feel as though you are struggling or in pain during this workout. And frankly, stretching the muscles feels really good. The different stretching exercises come from multiple sports, Kenpo, Karate and Yoga.
Many people underestimate the importance of flexibility training when they exercise. Flexibility training, however, is key to several things:
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- Injury prevention
- Increased athleticism
- Increased strength
- Increased range of motion
- Increased muscle length – making your muscles appear longer and leaner
Below, I’ve provided a chart of all of the stretching exercises done during the P90X Stretch workout. I’ve provided info on which muscles are stretched and how deeply the stretch works muscles on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the deepest:
Exercise | Primary Muscle(s) Stretched | Depth of Stretch |
Sun Salutations (Vinyasas) | Chest, Back, Hamstrings | 3 |
Neck Stretch | Neck and Shoulders | 4 |
Back up the Car | Neck | 3 |
Head Roll | Neck | 3 |
Expand / Contract Back-Chest-Shoulder Stretch | Chest, Shoulders and Back | 4 |
Topsa Shoulder Stretch | Chest and Shoulders | 2 |
Wrist-Forearm Flex Stretch | Forearms and Wrists | 5 |
Dreya Forearm Stretch | Forearms and Wrists | 3 |
Arm Circles | Shoulders | 2 |
Shoulder-Triceps Combo Stretch | Shoulders and Triceps | 4 |
Ballistic Stretchers – Huggers, Reachers, Swimmers | Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps | 1 |
Standing Side Stretch | Side of abdominals and Back | 3 |
Roller | Back / Spine | 3 |
Plough | Neck and Back | 5 |
Seated Spinal Stretch | Spine | 4 |
Cat Stretch | Back and Spine | 3 |
Glute Stretch | Glutes | 3 |
Wide-Feet Forward Hamstring Stretch | Hamstrings | 3 |
Side Twist | Hamstrings, Back and Spine | 4 |
Camel | Lower Back and Spine | 5 |
Back Hero | Lower Back and Spine | 5 |
Kenpo Quad Stretch | Quadriceps | 4 |
Bow | Quadriceps, Back and Shoulders | 5 |
Low Squat | Inner Thighs and Hips | 4 |
Frog | Inner Thighs and Hips | 5 |
Seated Single-Leg Hamstring Stretch | Hamstrings | 4 |
Seated Two-Leg Hamstring Stretch | Hamstrings | 3 |
Ballistic Hamstring Stretch | Hamstrings | 1 |
Split-Leg Hamstring Stretch | Hamstrings | 4 |
Toe Flexor | Calves, Shins, Ankles, Achilles and Arches in Foot | 3 |
Downward Dog with Calf Stretch | Hamstrings, Chest and Calves | 3 |
Upward Dog with Ankle Stretch | Lower Back, Chest, Shoulders and Ankles | 3 |
Child’s Pose with Right and Left Side Stretch | Back | 3 |
In general, you come out of the Stretch workout feeling good and not worn out. You’ll feel relaxed and energized all at once.
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