Got Wood 2: Bigger, Harder, Stronger

[The Solution]

Great start to the new programming, good move building up a bit conservatively over time. May I ask any reason you choose to do your presses seated vs. standing? Basement height perhaps?

Mrs Woody dont want to fix the ceiling she is too busy cooking for Woody to make gains brah.

[dopamine72]

Means a lot taking my advice bro. I'm positive if you continue with this for a few months your pressing will go up. Might need to adjust volume and intensity but it will work!

Kickass beginning man. Short rest periods too!

[Mainer215]

Great work Woody.

Cannot wait to see what kind of gains you make.

[ErikTheElectric]

VERY excited to see you start the new program brother.


Squats, Bench, OHP... that actually seems like something I'd like to do. is texas method more of a powerlifting style routine?


Have a great week brother!

[jshaw5]

TM = mega gainz!!!!

Fixed. Dreamer bulk doesn't hurt, but TM still = mega gainz without.

Hell of a job kicking off day 1. Mirin the fukc out of the fact that on your first VD, starting conservatively, you ramped up to pretty much ID weight for me after 9 months on TM. Digging all the accessory work too. That's the thing I've neglected too often in my past TM experiences, trying hard to stick with it this time through.

[Woody-5]

Great start to the new programming, good move building up a bit conservatively over time. May I ask any reason you choose to do your presses seated vs. standing? Basement height perhaps?

Thanks my man!

You guessed it- basement height. Standing would require locking out the weight of the entire house and that's still a few years off

Mrs Woody dont want to fix the ceiling she is too busy cooking for Woody to make gains brah.

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Means a lot taking my advice bro. I'm positive if you continue with this for a few months your pressing will go up. Might need to adjust volume and intensity but it will work!

Kickass beginning man. Short rest periods too!

You know your sh!t, especially when it comes to pressing heavy ass barbells

Thanks dude, motivation is through the roof right now, I couldn't wait to get started

Great work Woody.

Cannot wait to see what kind of gains you make.

Thanks my man! Should be a fun few months

VERY excited to see you start the new program brother.


Squats, Bench, OHP... that actually seems like something I'd like to do. is texas method more of a powerlifting style routine?


Have a great week brother!

Thanks matey!
Yep, TM is powerlift focused. Lots of gains on the way!

Fixed. Dreamer bulk doesn't hurt, but TM still = mega gainz without.

Hell of a job kicking off day 1. Mirin the fukc out of the fact that on your first VD, starting conservatively, you ramped up to pretty much ID weight for me after 9 months on TM. Digging all the accessory work too. That's the thing I've neglected too often in my past TM experiences, trying hard to stick with it this time through.

Thanks my man!
my starting numbers look better than they would have right at the end of my cut. The reverse and the rampup to the squat & bench max got some of my lost strength back.

I need to monitor recovery, so I don't want TOO much accessory work, but I need the right moves, especially back work. Getting enough rowing and vertical pulling in will be paramount to my success of this run

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Monday 10.20.2014- Texas Method Week 1- Volume Day


Awwwww yet, couldn't wait for this one.

Awesome day from start to finish. Came home and really tore into this one.

Did ramping 5x5 sets as per the TM book for week 1. Starting conservative since It's a big increase in volume, esp after the past month of low volume heavy weight intensity while I was ramping up to max attempts.

Went with Dope's advice and stuck seated OHP 3x5 in after bench. Started light and will be cautious with increases. If I do stall out, maybe I'll swap in CGBP with the same scheme for a month, then go back. We shall see what the future brings!

Workout took about 75 min. Need to monitor my time and might end up dropping some of the accessory work if it becomes an issue when the weights get heavier and I'm resting longer between sets

Squats
45 x 10
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
245 x 5
255 x 5
265 x 5
275 x 5
each set felt better and better. 2-2.5 min rest between sets. 275 was just enough that bar speed was slowing down. Some left in the tank which is good for week 1!

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
135 x 5
175 x 5
205 x 5
215 x 5
225 x 5
235 x 5
245 x 5
launched every rep like a rocket. Much bar speed, felt powerful and tight in my setup. fuk yea

Seated OHP
45 x 5
45 x 5
95 x 5
105 x 5
115 x 5
easy, but wanted to start extra conservative on this one

DB Rows
85 x 8
95 x 9
105 x 8
No bench, just rested my free hand on my knee. supersetted with the OHP sets

Dips
+10 x 8
+10 x 8
+10 x 8
easy, will add another +10 next time

ss w/

Pull Ups
+45 x 5
+45 x 5
+45 x 5
just right, prob 1-2in the tank on each set.

[BabyOilBrah]

crushed the first TM workout wood man. Seems like you had plenty left on all the big lifts which is where you wanna be at the start, plenty of room to add weight. Great start big guy.

[nwskier]

Solid start! Also agree on that OHP getting in the mix. Can always throw in a little CGBP at the end if you decide to shorten the accessories

[jjeane]

Sorry I have been absent Woody. Can I peak in?
Saw some seriously kick azz singles a few pages back. So you are starting TM? I see we should be ready to see some chit explode!

[moshvr]

Great start Woody

[howimliving]

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nice teets

good luck this afternoon FT. sending good wishes your way

[GinjaNinja85]

You went IN on volume day! Most people do squat, bench, maybe a little of something else. You just went full retard and no doubt will see some smashing benefits. Looks like you crushed it all.

Thanks Woody and Chef Bob for the reverse diet tips on the last page. Shall give that a whirl in the spring.

[Prednisone666]

You absolutely plowed day 1 of TM.

Really a fan of starting conservative when you begin a program/cycle. Prevents stalling early IMO and keeps the confidence high.

Balance between exerting yourself and not going to heavy at the start is important

[fittofattofit]

Awesome first session Woody .. write up sounds like you're getting great speed out of the lifts after your deload. Plenty of upside ahead

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 10.22.2014- Texas Method Week 1- Recovery Day

easy and to the point today. Tossed in some cardio for good measure.

Front Squats
135 x 5
175 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3

SS w/

Seated Row
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

Incline Bench
45 x 10
135 x 5
155 x 3
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5

SS w/

CG Lat Pull Down
120 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10

Treadmill
12:02
1.085 miles
195.7 cals

crushed the first TM workout wood man. Seems like you had plenty left on all the big lifts which is where you wanna be at the start, plenty of room to add weight. Great start big guy.

Thanks my man! Anxious for that first intensity sesh on Friday!

Solid start! Also agree on that OHP getting in the mix. Can always throw in a little CGBP at the end if you decide to shorten the accessories

Thanks dude! CGBP will make an appearance at some point I'm sure

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Sorry I have been absent Woody. Can I peak in?
Saw some seriously kick azz singles a few pages back. So you are starting TM? I see we should be ready to see some chit explode!

good to see you Jani! Yes ma'am, TM is underway!

you're herd is looking mighty tasty

Great start Woody

Thanks fella! hit the ground running!

nice teets

good luck this afternoon FT. sending good wishes your way

Thanks my man! It went well I reckon, just waiting to see what everyones schedule looks like next week
Fingers are crossed

You went IN on volume day! Most people do squat, bench, maybe a little of something else. You just went full retard and no doubt will see some smashing benefits. Looks like you crushed it all.

Thanks Woody and Chef Bob for the reverse diet tips on the last page. Shall give that a whirl in the spring.

Thanks dude!
You'll enjoy the reverse magic for sho

You absolutely plowed day 1 of TM.

Really a fan of starting conservative when you begin a program/cycle. Prevents stalling early IMO and keeps the confidence high.

Balance between exerting yourself and not going to heavy at the start is important

Thanks fella! Went balls deep on that volume wooooooooo
Starting conservative definitely builds confidence to wreck the heavier stuff that's upcoming

Awesome first session Woody .. write up sounds like you're getting great speed out of the lifts after your deload. Plenty of upside ahead

Thanks my man! Can't wait for ID on Friday

[Mainer215]

Wednesday 10.22.2014- Texas Method Week 1- Recovery Day

easy and to the point today. Tossed in some cardio for good measure.

Front Squats
135 x 5
175 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3

SS w/

Seated Row
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

Incline Bench
45 x 10
135 x 5
155 x 3
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5

SS w/

CG Lat Pull Down
120 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10

Treadmill
12:02
1.085 miles
195.7 cals

Great work Woody. Front squats at my working weight on back squats.

GJM

[jjeane]

Good word you supersetted FS with anything other than sitting!

[howimliving]

Treadmill
12:02
1.085 miles
195.7 cals

fairly strong numbers for RD-nice work; i'm excited for your ID day too

what crazy incline did you have your treadmill set at to burn that many calories in a mile? pony keg calves of peace coming up

[hostelmaniac]

way too many compounds in that first workout lol.



would not be able to do /10

[The Solution]

Front Squats SS with Rows... now that is new. how that feel?

Check PM's
I think i got you hooked up on your next log/review on the house bro

[ErikTheElectric]

Good to see some additional cardio in there. Always have to take care of that heart health!


Session looks good today brother!

[Woody-5]

Good word you supersetted FS with anything other than sitting!

Lol luckily it was only recovery day so I could do the SS without dying

fairly strong numbers for RD-nice work; i'm excited for your ID day too

what crazy incline did you have your treadmill set at to burn that many calories in a mile? pony keg calves of peace coming up

Thanks homie! No incline, but most of the distance was in 6-7 minutes so I had a decent speed going (at least for me. Brb 10 min mile is my PR)
No idea how the treadmill calcs that anyhow, I don't even know if it takes incline into account

way too many compounds in that first workout lol.
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would not be able to do /10

Lol it does make for a grueling session

Front Squats SS with Rows... now that is new. how that feel?

Didn't feel bad, but light weight recovery day. Superset was just to keep time down. I couldn't be doing that crap during an intense session

Great work Woody. Front squats at my working weight on back squats.

GJM

Thanks my man! Need that 315 front this winter

Good to see some additional cardio in there. Always have to take care of that heart health!


Session looks good today brother!

Thanks fella! Trying to get a little cardio in here and there. I can't see myself ever training hardcore for it, but if I can get 1-2 little runs in per week I'll be happy

[fittofattofit]

Nice numbers on those front squats, rows and benching for 'recovery day' Woody, and pretty decent metcon with the high volume and the supersetting

[GinjaNinja85]

Lots of work on recovery day there woody, although I gather you have a lot more in the tank weight wise. I always try to throw in some conditioning after RD. Hasn't done any harm for me! Plus your recovery with all those hikes you do must be through the roof now.

[punkybj]

Great recovery day yesterday woody, you're still moving some serious weight even on days you're not pushing it

[Woody-5]

Nice numbers on those front squats, rows and benching for 'recovery day' Woody, and pretty decent metcon with the high volume and the supersetting

Thanks dude! Was a nice quick session

Lots of work on recovery day there woody, although I gather you have a lot more in the tank weight wise. I always try to throw in some conditioning after RD. Hasn't done any harm for me! Plus your recovery with all those hikes you do must be through the roof now.

Thanks matey! Gotta throw that cardio in when I get the chance. Rd seems like a good spot

Great recovery day yesterday woody, you're still moving some serious weight even on days you're not pushing it

Thanks punky! Was a good session for getting some blood moving! Intensity tonight!

[jshaw5]

in for killer ID session later. I don't remember if you mentioned it already, but what's the plan for deadlift on this TM run?

[Woody-5]

Friday 10.24.2014- Texas Method Week 1: Intensity Day

Solid sesh today!
hit all my top sets no prob. Bench was tougher than anticipated but I don't think I had enough stimuli from volume day, the ramping sets just weren't enough (especially when the top one of 245x5 was a smokeshow)

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
250 x 1
275 x 1
295 x 1
315 x 5
wrecked it

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
250 x 1
275 x 5
tougher than anticipated but never in doubt. Got lopsided on the final rep but I pushed through

Deadlifts
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 1
335 x 5
felt like a warmup

Seated OHP
45 x 10
95 x 5
125 x 5
went extra conservative on this to start.


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in for killer ID session later. I don't remember if you mentioned it already, but what's the plan for deadlift on this TM run?

going to feel them out.

today they felt great so look for a weight bump next time

[jjeane]

Squat bench DL and OHP on the same day, BOOM! Way to blow up a Fri afternoon Woody!!

[jshaw5]

Killer first ID session wood man. Those squats looked easy, and you buried them.

Jelly af at bench starting point. What kind of elbow sleeves are those? Do you have an issue, or just like the warmth similar to wearing knee sleeves?

Pulls looked smooth and fast.

Could you do press standing if you didn't use 45's?