This is a Firm compilation made up of the three Firm Cardio videos with Carissa Foster, Tamela Hastie, and Dale Brabham. These were primarily cardio videos but they all had a small strength section at the end and 4-limb arm work throughout, and it was these portions that made up Bust and Butt, which is classified as a strength video. Others have already broken down the video in detail so I am only going to add my opinions.

In general I absolutely adore the Firm, especially the classics which by my definition is anything with the mansion set produced before BSS1 / Goodtimes. There are very few videos that I do not like in the entire Firm classic series, and unfortunately this is one of them. Like Firm Upper Body Split, I do not enjoy the constant up and down disjointed segments. To me the video could have been titled “Pushups and Lunges” because it felt like that was all we did. The standing strength work was interrupted by pushups several times throughout. Considering how many strength workouts have been put out by the Firm, I immediately got rid of this video (quite uncommon for me) because there are so many better videos to choose from. Like others have said, there is no tall box work (the Firm’s “signature move”!) which was just another disappointment.

I really enjoy all three of these instructors, and for the record I really enjoy the “source” videos that this compilation is made up of. The brief sections by themselves are a nice addition to the cardio segments (and the primary prerogative of the videos) but all together as a strength-only video did not work out as seamlessly as other Firm compilations have in the past (Tough Tape, Firm Parts, Lower Body Split).

If the constant up and down aspect does not bother you then it might be more enjoyable. However again I think there are many other better arm videos out there, many from the Firm itself. Grade C-.

Instructor Comments:
I really like all three of these instructors. They all have good cuing and excellent form. Carissa Foster is really working out with you – she gets really sweaty! Tamela is endearingly enthusiastic, she reminds me of Denise Austin. Dale is more serious and down to business but she also does a great job.

Emily B.