The Texas method powerlifting style, get in here please

[Training918]

I love the texas method, except for 2 things.

1) Power cleans- Nope, ain't gonna happen for me

2) Deadlifts on Monday? With low volume and low intensity? nope

how to fix said issues?


1) Don't do power cleans, instead of putting in another exercise, just simply don't do them

2) Do deadlifts on Friday for a new 5 rep max after squat and bench. Problem solved. 1 set of a 5 rep max on squats is not taxing at all. Doing 1 set of 5 reps on the bench press for a new 5 rep max is not hard either. Doing 1 set of deadlifts for a 5 rep max isn't that hard either. And your only deadlifting once a week, so it should be a problem


What is your guys's take on the changes I made to the texas method? I think this will work nicely for me

[M10]

Please.Stop.Making.New.Threads.srs

[Training918]

Please.Stop.Making.New.Threads.srs

I always delete my other ones, so im not spamming and all my new threads are about different topics.

I do get amazing feed back, and im not breaking the rules. So I do apologize, but the guys on bb.com are just to damn helpful lol.

[jayshort21]

It's perfectly fine to place your Deads after your Bench on Intensity Day. Actually most people do that.

If you don't like power cleans on volume day then either do nothing or some other type of light pull on volume day(Monday). You could do snatches, rdl, snatch grip deads. Whatever you want, just make sure you don't wear yourself out for Friday.

[Training918]

It's perfectly fine to place your Deads after your Bench on Intensity Day. Actually most people do that.

If you don't like power cleans on volume day then either do nothing or some other type of light pull on volume day(Monday). You could do snatches, rdl, snatch grip deads. Whatever you want, just make sure you don't wear yourself out for Friday.

Ya I was thinking about doing barbell rows. I will only do those if my deadlift starts to stall and I need more volume to keep progressing.

Thx for the help bud, im glad other people do deads on Friday too and its just not me. Makes way more sense.

So If my max deadlift is 525lbs and my 5 rep max is 465lbs, than next Friday I will try and do 470lbs for a set of 5 right? Im starting the texas method for the first time starting this upcoming monday

[JamesA1990]

Do powerlifting to win intermediate program

It's texas method style but optimized for powerlifting

[Training918]

Do powerlifting to win intermediate program

It's texas method style but optimized for powerlifting

I found it, it is like 5 times a week, I hate the program. Not gonna do that. I like only training 3 days a week. Even 4 is alright, but 3 is better. more time to recover

[JohnnyRingo350]

It's fine to ask for advice, but are you incapable of reading on your own? Damn dude, buy a book, do some research. Come back with questions that can't be answered with 5 minutes and google. Obviously you like what you have come up with, so just ****ing do it.

[Training918]

i have looked all day on the internet doing research, trust me i do alot of info searching before i post. and i am not going to buy a book for a program that may only last me 6 months, because im sure im not gonna get 2 years out of this program, i am too advanced

[JohnnyRingo350]

i have looked all day on the internet doing research, trust me i do alot of info searching before i post. and i am not going to buy a book for a program that may only last me 6 months, because im sure im not gonna get 2 years out of this program, i am too advanced

[jayshort21]

You should buy practical programming. It'll give you information that will last you forever.

If I were you I would start 10 to 15 pounds under your 5RM so you can give yourself a running start. It's always easier to not get stuck than it is to get unstuck.

[ecchastang]

You should buy practical programming. It'll give you information that will last you forever.

If I were you I would start 10 to 15 pounds under your 5RM so you can give yourself a running start. It's always easier to not get stuck than it is to get unstuck.

Follow this advice. Learning programming is a fundamental skill in powerlifting, and to think that you can set a new 5RM PR on your first week of the program is shortsighted.

[kmc06005]

Follow this advice. Learning programming is a fundamental skill in powerlifting, and to think that you can set a new 5RM PR on your first week of the program is shortsighted.

X2

OP,

I hate to be the one to tell you but you are not an advanced lifter. Intermediate programming will work for you for a long time. Of course none of that really matters, because the best part about a powerlifting lifestyle is learning to program for yourself through trial and error and research.

[Training918]

^^^^ hehe thats awesome that im intermediate that means i can do texas method and madcows 5x5 and make insane gains. intermediate=faster gains))

[kmc06005]

^^^^ hehe thats awesome that im intermediate that means i can do texas method and madcows 5x5 and make insane gains. intermediate=faster gains))

That's it. You should be able to make consistent progress for awhile, especially with your squat and bench press.

[Training918]

agreed my squqat and bench arent anything special. but my deadlift may be a problem because i am already pulling x3 my bodyweight at 175lbs.