P90x is a serious program that will deliver results if you follow the program and give it your best. A great thing about the program is that you don’t need much equipment to do it. You’ll need a place to do pull-ups, and resistance bands or dumbbells.
If you want to build strength, and build lean muscle, using free weights/dumbbells is a great way to do it. There are a couple of brands of adjustable free weights/dumbbells that work great for the P90x program.
Bowflex SelectTech
These dumbbells are adjusted by a dial. Turn the dial to the weight you want and pull the dumbbell up. Right now there are two different models. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 goes up to 52.5 lbs, and the Bowflex SelecTech 1090 goes up to 90 lbs. Right now they cost $399-$599 on the Bowflex website.
Bowflex SelecTech Video Review
Powerblock
To change the weight on the Powerblock you move the pin to the slot for the weight you want and then lift the dumbbell up. There are 3 different series of Powerblocks which are the Urethane, Sport, and Classic series. You can get sets that go up to 50 lbs, 90 lbs, or even 130 lbs (requires an add-on kit to be bought). Most people won’t ever need to use a 130 lb dumbbell.
Powerblock Video Review
Why Use Adjustable Dumbbells For P90x?
Adjustable dumbbells like the Bowflex SelectTech and the Powerblock are convenient, space saving, and money saving. Having one set of these adjustable dumbbells will save you money and space because it will replaces a stack of dumbbells. They are also super convenient because all you have to do is adjust them to the weight you want, which is quick and easy to do, and away you go. P90x moves fast, so it helps to have adjustable dumbbells that you can quickly adjust and have ready by the time the next exercise comes. You’ll be able to easily increase the weight as you get stronger, and as a result, you’ll keep growing in strength.
What If I Can’t Afford Weights For P90x?
You can get resistance bands if you can’t afford weights. Beware of cheap resistance bands though, as they like to break. Right now Beachbody sells a complete set of 10 resistance bands with a range of resistance from 5-50 lbs for $119.95, or you can get a set of 3 resistance bands for $39.95.
