I'm not even close to exhausting SSLP yet (just reset several lifts b/c of technique/depth issues), but I've been reading PPST, Andy's posts, and random threads around here on intermediate programming. For now,
my primary goal is getting to 5/4/3/2 on the main lifts; getting swole the second goal
. I walked around at a measly 130lb (at 6'1") till I was around 25 (30 now), and now I'm pretty much set on hitting 230lb (187lb current). Then I can wear a shirt that says, "I gained 100lbs, ask me how."
The main programs I've seen are:
- 3 day Texas Method
- 4 day Texas Method (2 lower, 2 upper)
- HLM Andy Baker
- GSLP Strength Bias via Jordan Feigenbaum
I have zero interests in competing, and don't like the idea of TM 5x5's because of how long the session would last. 3x5 already takes me long enough as it is. HLM Baker-style looks enticing, but so does Jordan-GSLP. I don't want to do anything that involves RPE training. Given my goals of hitting 5/4/3/2 on the main lifts eventually, and getting swole
, what program do y'all think I should consider moving towards in a couple months? I plan on gaining 1lb/week till the year is out, and I'm on TRT so recovery shouldn't be an issue.