Multiple runs at The Texas Method?

[BradBv]

Hey Rip
lets say theoretical lifter completes lp, succesfully runs TM for a year, then moves onto less stressful programs out of PPST. Can he come back to the Texas Method months or even years later (assuming no detraining) and gain from it again like he did the 1st time? Or is this programming like LP in which that once the program is run the gains are spent?

[marcf]

Hey Rip
lets say theoretical lifter completes lp, succesfully runs TM for a year, then moves onto less stressful programs out of PPST. Can he come back to the Texas Method months or even years later (assuming no detraining) and gain from it again like he did the 1st time? Or is this programming like LP in which that once the program is run the gains are spent?

Define "successfully" running TM for a year.

[BradBv]

Starting at 350x5 and setting 5 rms for 12 weeks, running it out through 2x3, 3x2, and 1x5. Then cycling 3s, 2s, and 1s.

The questions is basically this: is the texas method too stressful for a late intermediate?

[marcf]

Starting at 350x5 and setting 5 rms for 12 weeks, running it out through 2x3, 3x2, and 1x5. Then cycling 3s, 2s, and 1s.

The questions is basically this: is the texas method too stressful for a late intermediate?

Where did TM end in terms of numbers? I'm assuming we're talking squats.

Anyway, the consensus is that TM isn't good for anyone, because it's too stressful and doesn't cause enough stress at the same time. That is, intensity on 5x5 can get too high to recover from, and eventually might not be enough volume to cause enough stress for an adaptation (e.g. if, say, 350x5x5 volume day is causing you to grind like hell, you can probably get a decent effect and recover easier doing 305x5x7).

Everyone here also believes that pressing/pullingvolume and frequency sucks in TM.

If you've moved on from TM, there's no real point in going back.

[perman]

Check out The Bridge at barbell medicine, it's the most complete, free RPE-based program around these parts, it's a periodized program, it's simple and easy to modify. I'd say it should take the place that Texas Method was previously intended to fill here.

[Satch12879]

Where did TM end in terms of numbers? I'm assuming we're talking squats.

Anyway, the consensus is that TM isn't good for anyone, because it's too stressful and doesn't cause enough stress at the same time. That is, intensity on 5x5 can get too high to recover from, and eventually might not be enough volume to cause enough stress for an adaptation (e.g. if, say, 350x5x5 volume day is causing you to grind like hell, you can probably get a decent effect and recover easier doing 305x5x7).

Everyone here also believes that pressing/pullingvolume and frequency sucks in TM.

If you've moved on from TM, there's no real point in going back.

I don't think there's a consensus or that everyone believes that per se.

Late stage intermediate, all bets might be off, though. The OP's query might be an Andy question.

[manveer]

Starting at 350x5 and setting 5 rms for 12 weeks, running it out through 2x3, 3x2, and 1x5. Then cycling 3s, 2s, and 1s.

The questions is basically this: is the texas method too stressful for a late intermediate?

You probably could, but I don't think you should. Especially for a late intermediate, the only lift that will be moving is your squat.

The TM relies a lot on intensity to create strength gains. For a later intermediate, you'd be better off with something that uses more volume at a lower average intensity.

[John Hanley]

I don't think there's a consensus or that everyone believes that per se.

I want aged-beef porn.

[John Hanley]

Anyway, the consensus is that TM isn't good for anyone, because it's too stressful and doesn't cause enough stress at the same time.

We've got 96 hours in which to dose stress and recover. So, yeah, let's just cram all our fucking volume into 1 session.

Logic.

Aged-beef porn

[John Hanley]

You were too stupid to retain the SSC. Why don't you go diddle with your Husky sandblaster to edge your lawn?

OP, TM is low on the low end of the spectrum of efficiency, for programming.

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