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    Default 2-a-day training for intermediate master

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    I am a 52 y/o 210# intermediate male. Current lifts:

    Deadlift 500
    Press 190
    Squat 340
    Bench 320

    I have been using 4 day heavy/medium varients of the texas method, most recently Andy Baker's Strength and Mass After 50. Primarlity interested in getting stronger (especially my lagging squat), but would like some hypertrophy as well, particularly in the arms. Getting slow but steady results and managing recovery fairly well.

    I just installed a power rack in my home and I only work 2-3 days per week so I now have the option of running a two a day program. My thoughts are that I could increase volume (3x5 has been managable, but 5x5 kicks my ass and diminishes my work output on follow-on lifts), or separate my lifts for better results..

    So a upper body push volume day could look like this:

    AM: Bench 5x5

    PM: Press 5x5
    Weighted Dips 3x10

    Or I could separate my hypertrophy/assistance work like this:

    AM: Bench 3x5
    Press 3x5

    PM: Weighted Dips 3x10
    LTE 3x10

    Or I could break up the volume over the day like this:

    AM: Press 3x5
    Bench 3x5
    Weighted Dips 3x10

    PM: Light Press 5x3
    Light Bench 5x3
    LTE 3x10

    I know there are unlimited variants someone could come up with. I just want some rough guidance on how I could best--if at all---make a 2 a day work for me. Any comments would be appreciated.

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    I don't know that I would train twice a day, or do 5x5s on the pressing movements in the same day. Are you making progress with 3x5 for volume? If so, I would stay there and add curls and chins along with your LTEs if you want some extra arm work.

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