u4m1r: Texas Method

Was bored so thought I might as well start a blog...

I've been lifitng weights for about 2 years, most of which wasted doing things like bicep curls and too much bench pressing. I started proper strength training in November 2009 with starting strength and squatted/deadlifted for the first time, until about Feb 2010. From Feb till June I did a the Coan/Philippi deadlift routine and the Ed Coan bench routine, and just heavy squats 5 x 5.

Four weeks ago I started the Texas Method and will be recording my progess in this log.

Current stats
Age - 18
Height - 5ft 8
Weight - ~87kg
Squat - 160kg
Bench - 122.5kg
Deadlift - 210kg
OHP - 80kg

Bodyfat - ~20-22%

Routine - Texas method

Monday - Volume day

Squat - 5 x 5
Bench - 5 x 5
Rows - 3 x 8
Speed Deadlift - 5 x 3

Wednesday - Recovery

Squat - 3 x 3
OHP - 5 x 5
Power Cleans - Work up to single
Chins

Friday - Intensity

Squat - 1,2 or 3 RM
Bench - 1,2 or 3RM
Deadlift - 1,2 or 3RM
Tricep + Upper back work.

Diet consists of anything and everything. Main aim is strength. Not too bothered about bodyfat, as long as my stomach doesn't come out further than my chest its all good lol. Would like to get a little stronger before going over 90kg though.

Will try to get some videos up soon.

EDIT: I started this blog late and was already on 4 weeks of Texas before, my starting lifts are listed below:

Squat - Started on 115kg for 5x5, PB was 155kg
Bench - Started on 80kg for 5x5, PB was 122.5kg
OHP - Started on 55kg for 5x5
Deadlift PB was 202.5kg

(edited 13 years ago)

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Reply 1

u4m1r

This weeks workout:

Monday 26/07/2010

Squats

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
90kg x 5

125kg x 5
125kg x 5
125kg x 5
125kg x 5
125kg x 5

Not too hard yet. Feels like I will start struggling once I get to 130kg.

Bench

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 5

90kg x 5
90kg x 5
90kg x 5
90kg x 5
90kg x 5

Easy. Progress might start slowing down at 95 for 5 x 5

Rows

40kg x 10

90kg x 8
90kg x 8
90kg x 8

Speed Deadlift

60kg x 8

140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3

Went up nice and fast.

Wednesday 28/07/2010

Recovery Squats

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
100kg x 3

110kg x 3
110kg x 3
110kg x 3

OHP

Bar x 8
40kg x 5

65kg x 5
65kg x 5
65kg x 5
65kg x 5
65kg x 5

Was so close to failing on the 4th and 5th sets, but managed it while maintaining form. Next week might be trouble...

Power Cleans

Bar x 5
40kg x 3
50kg x 3
60k x 3
70kg x 2
80kg x 2
90kg x 1
97.5kg x 0
97.5kg x 0 - Got myself under the bar but failed to squat it up.

Chins

BW x 8
BW x 6
BW x 2

I suck at chins.

Friday 30/07/2010

Squat

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
120kg x 3
140kg x 3
160kg x 1 - New PR

Bench

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 3
100kg x 2
110kg x 1
125kg x 0 - had it but idiotic spotter touched the bar

Deadlift

60kg x 8
100kg x 5
120kg x 5
150kg x 5
180kg x 2
192.5kg x 2 - New PR

Assistance

Trciep Pushdowns 3 x 6
Skull Crushers 3 x 8
Lat Pulldown - 3 x 6
Cable Rows - 3 x 8

Reply 2

username369234

I was going to do the texas method until I went and injured myself! Shall watch this one. Very nice deadlifting :smile:

Reply 3

username369234

whats an alternative to cleans on the second day?

Reply 4

u4m1r

commandant

whats an alternative to cleans on the second day?

Thanks, and you can do anything really, GHR, reverse hypers

Reply 5

username369234

u4m1r

Thanks, and you can do anything really, GHR, reverse hypers

I'm tempted to fit my kettlebell snatches / cleans in there :smile:

Reply 6

u4m1r

commandant

I'm tempted to fit my kettlebell snatches / cleans in there :smile:

You starting texas method? I was reading your blog you said you had a meet in August hows traingin for that?

Reply 7

username369234

u4m1r

You starting texas method? I was reading your blog you said you had a meet in August hows traingin for that?

I think I'm going to yes, probably next week. I injured my back so won't be lifting in that competition now.

Ill start it really conservatively though, hopefully it won;t take long to get back to my usual

Reply 8

Cortez

I like the look of that routine. Will keep an eye on this and see how you get on, may consider it for my next routine.

Reply 9

SMed

I'll be TMing soon too. Had to take a break, but I'll jump back on SS to be bring me back up to speed quickly. Then Texas Method.

It just seems like the logical step after SS tbh.

Or Madcow's.

Oh yeah, keep forgetting about that one. Madcow's seems pretty damn good too. Redhotbutter got to 180kg squat on that, you're on your way there now Smack.

How long do your squats take per session, Smack?

Reply 12

Smack

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SMed

20 minutes, maybe? I rush through the first three sets, literally rack the bar, load up the plates, and squat again. Maybe take a minute or two before I attempt the fourth set. Maybe 1-2 minutes before I start the last set. Reapplying the chalk and belting up might take an extra minute or two...

At least I know that I've still got some left in me if I decide to take my time.

Reply 13

u4m1r

Was reading up on Madcows, seemed to work for most people. Would there be any point of maybe running Madcow's after I stop seeing progress on TM?

Reply 14

u4m1r

Did mondays workout today as I will be busy tommorow.

Sunday 01/08/2010

Squats

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
100kg x 5

127.5kg x 5
127.5kg x 5
127.5kg x 5
127.5kg x 5
127.5kg x 5

Felt nice.

Bench

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 3

92.5kg x 5
92.5kg x 5
92.5kg x 5
92.5kg x 5
92.5kg x 5

Easier than I thought they would be. Happy about this :biggrin:

Rows

60kg x 5

90kg x 8
90kg x 8
90kg x 8

Speed Deadlift

60kg x 5
100kg x 5

140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3
140kg x 3

Reply 15

u4m1r

Gonna do 3 x 3 front squats today because I really want to up my PC. Ill check what weight feels comfortable. I really need to get that 97.5kg power clean today. Then hopefully the big 100 next week!

Reply 16

u4m1r

Wednesday 04/08/2010

Recovery Squats

60kg x 5

110kg x 3
110kg x 3
110kg x 3

OHP

40kg x 5

67.5kg x 5
67.5kg x 4
67.5kg x 5
67.5kg x 4
67.5kg x 3

Pissed off about failing, but didnt fail too badly so hopefully next week.

Power Cleans

50kg x 3
60kg x 3
70kg x 2
80kg x 1
90kg x 1
97.5kg x 0
97.5kg x 0
97.5kg x 0
97.5kg x 0
97.5kg x 0 - got under the bar but lost balance and fell

I let my ego get in the way and had 5 attempts at 97.5kg power clean.

Overall, one of the ******** workouts I've had recently. Looking forward to friday though.

Reply 17

u4m1r

Lots of new PR's today, was a sick workout.

Squats

40kg x 5
80kg x 5
110kg x 3
130kg x 2
152.5kg x 2 - PR

video here - feel free to give feedback on form, also was my second rep a bit high?

Bench

Bar x 8
60kg x 5
80kg x 3
100kg x 3
110kg x 3 - PR
110kg x 3 - didn't video the first one so redid it for the camera but this one was a lot worse, plus some fag helped me on my last rep.

My form was much better on my first set, they weren't bounced as much and were faster too.

Deadlift

60kg x 5
100kg x 5
130kg x 3
150kg x 3
180kg x 1
195kg x 1
210kg x 1

Any feedback on my form for the 3 lifts would be appreciated.

After that I did some assistance work
Dips 3 x 10
Pulldown 3 x 8
CG Pulldown 3 x 8
Tricep Pushdown 3 x 8