The P.3 Trainer, is an excellent tool for both beginners and experts to become familiar with the Pvolve Method. For newbies, it’s an introduction to dynamic resistance training—the kind that works the entire length of the body and incorporates multiple areas at once through controlled movements. For veterans, the P.3 will challenge the length and mind-body connection that they’re already used to feeling in our workouts.
We're sharing four moves to help you become become better acquainted with the P.3 Trainer. Be sure to focus on the targeted area to help get the most out of each movement, then, you’ll be prepared to check out all the P.3 workouts on our streaming platform and jump into a class in the Live Virtual Studio.
Hip Hinge Reach
Targeted Area: Biceps
Start in a hip hinge with one hand gripping the attached handle, palm facing up, and the other holding the detached ball, palm facing up. Keep arms bent at the elbows at a 90-degree angle. Step out wide into a deeper p.sit while pulling handle and ball upwards toward ceiling. Return to original hip hinge, bringing arms back down.
Repeat eight times on both sides.
Knee Driver
Targeted Area: Glutes
Start on all fours with the attached ball in one hand, palm facing down, and the other directly under opposite shoulder. Ensure the ankle strap and clip are facing outward. Pull the attached knee in on an internal angle to hip height before extending back out to starting position.
Repeat eight times on both sides.
Diagonal Pull
Targeted Area: Abs
Start with handle in opposite hand as attached ankle, palm facing down. Keep arm straight on a diagonal. Slowly bring attached leg up to hip height at a 90-degree angle as opposite arm pulls toward knee before tapping toe back down. Return arm to starting position. Keep resistance on the band the whole time and other arm on hip for support.
Repeat eight times on both sides.
Side-Lying Extend
Targeted Area: Inner thigh
Start lying on one side with attached ankle and band facing up. Holding the weighted ball in hand, slowly elongate entire side of body and lift attached leg and arm together before returning to starting position.
Repeat eight times on both sides.
