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Thread: Best way to calculate my 5x5 sets from a 5rm?

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    Default Best way to calculate my 5x5 sets from a 5rm?

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    I want to make the move to the Texas Method from Madcows 5x5 but I'm not sure what would be the best way to figure my 5x5 max for the TM from my 5 rep max from Madcows.

    My current bests on Madcows 5x5 are:
    Squat 365x5
    Deadlift 405x5
    Bench 260x5
    Press 165x5
    Row 190x5

    What do you think would be best for me to start with on the Texas Method?

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    Let me calculate it for you: use 335 x 5 x 5 SQ, 245 x 5 x 5 BP, 155 x 5 x 5 PR.

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    When did you become so patient?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    Let me calculate it for you: use 335 x 5 x 5 SQ, 245 x 5 x 5 BP, 155 x 5 x 5 PR.
    Thanks. What about DL?

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    I'm not. You answer his last question.

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    BeastMode, if you've read the Texas Method article on T-Nation, you'll know that you need to use roughly 90% of your 5 RM for your 5x5.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeastMode View Post
    Thanks. What about DL?
    Buy PP2.

    Simple as that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeastMode View Post
    Thanks. What about DL?
    lololololol

    I'm glad you keep letting his threads through, Rip.

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    You don't do deadlift 5x5

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeastMode View Post
    Thanks. What about DL?
    Think about this one for a minute and I bet you will come up with the answer. If not, there's a nifty article available here that can help:

    http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...e_texas_method

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