Our new piece of equipment, the p.3 trainer, is essential for both beginners and experts to become familiar with the P.volve 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.

Below, you’ll find four essential moves to help become better acquainted with the new piece of equipment. With each, be sure to focus on the targeted area to help get the most out of each movement. Then, you’ll be prepared for the two p.3 workouts on our streaming platform, Reach & Pull with the p.3 and Power with the P.3 Trainer, and feel fully confident when using it in an upcoming studio class.

P.sit Reach Targeted Area: Biceps 

Start in a p.sit 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 p.sit position, 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.

Shop the p.3 trainer now and feel free to reach out to us at help@pvolve.com if you need more information. Or, if you're new to P.volve, take our short assessment and try us out risk-free for 15 days.