Tony Horton One on One Volume 1 : 30-15 - The Upper Body Massacre

And the title says it all.  This is arguably the hardest routine that Tony Horton has ever put together.  You alternate between a push-up move and a pull-up move for a total of 24 sets.  Also a good substitute for P90X Chest & Back if that routine is getting a little stale.  What I really like about this routine is that it's based in Tony's home gym and he does the routine with you.  And since this is an absolute upper body blaster, he takes breaks and gives you a chance to rest.  With the original P90X, I felt rushed going from one set to the other as they try to cram a warm-up, the workout, and cool down in under an hour.   

Total Time:  60 minutes

Equipment Needed:  Pull-up bar for sure.  Push-up stands are optional

Workout :  So the 30-15 reference is the rep count goal for the routine (30 push-ups and 15 pull-ups).  Can't do that many reps?  Guess what, you're not alone!  Even the almighty Tony Horton himself has to modify at the half way point and lower is rep count goal to 25 push-ups and 12 pull-ups.  Personally, I was able to match Tony Horton on the push-ups, but couldn't hang with him on the pull-ups.  But that's why Mr. Horton is the Pull-Up King!  If you really want to challenge yourself, use a weight vest!  I did that the last time and it makes it a true mass building routine.  Of course, I had to lower my rep count BIG time to counter the increase in weight.  But it was one heck of a workout regardless.  The moves are as followed: 

Rounds 1

1. Standard Push-ups
2. Wide Front Pull-ups
3. Standard Push-ups
4. Wide Front Pull-ups

Rounds 2

1. Military Push-ups
2. Lever Pull-ups
3. Military Push-ups
4. Lever Pull-ups

Rounds 3

1. Wide Push-ups
2. Narrow Grip Pull-ups
3. Wide Push-ups
4. Narrow Grip Pull-ups

Rounds 4

1. Diamond Push ups
2. Reverse Grip Chin ups
3. Diamond Push ups
4. Reverse Grip Chin ups

Rounds 5

1. Staggered Hand Push ups
2. Switch Grip Pull ups
3. Staggered Hand Push ups
4. Switch Grip Pull ups

Rounds 6

1. Standard to Chaturanga push ups
2. Alternating Hands pull ups
3. Standard to Chaturanga push ups
4. Alternating Hands pull ups

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