Wanting to add some hypertrophy work to your TM program

[Hexagon]

Hey Mr.Rippetoe i'm a big fan of your work and given the fact that i want to get stronger in the big 3 i'd thought i might give your Texas Method a try. However, i'd like to do some hypertrophy assistance work so i can reach my goal of one day possessing a body similiar to a fitness model or mens physique competitor.

My only concern is that i might add too much or just set it up wrong so that i butcher the program and short-change myself.

Here's what i had in mind

Upper
Bench 5x5
DB Row 5x5
Incline Dumbbell Press 3x8-12
Face Pulls 3x8-12
Tricep Extensions 2x12-15
Curls 2x12-15
Side laterals 2x12-15

Lower
Squat 5x5
RDL 3x5
Shrugs 3x8-12
Leg Extensions 3x8-12
Leg Curl 3x8-12
Crunches 2x15-20
Seated Calf Raise 2x15-20

Upper
Bench 1x5
Kroc Rows 1x20
OHP 3x5
Face Pulls 3x8-12
Flies 3x8-12
Tricep Extensions 3x8-12
Curls 3x8-12

Lower
Squat 1x5
Deadlift 1x3
Leg Press 3x8-12
Calf Raise 3x8-12
Leg Curls 2x12-15
Crunches 2x15-20


Would this be workable or is it too much volume?

Here's a pic of me as of now if it's relevant, i think i'm within 10-15lbs of my physique goal with the most improvement needed in my chest, traps and arms


I've got a 300lb paused bench and a 400lb high bar squat

[Mark Rippetoe]

You boys have fun.

[Nic Lane]

Jesus Christ, there's only one kind of arm curl in that program. And to top it off, they're mixed in with a bunch of other stuff - where the hell is arm day??? (By the way, pretty wild flowers.)

[Joe Tandy]

Make sure you wear at least 4 belts.

[idlehands]

Go heavier. Mike Ohern does.
http://www.mikeohearn.com/newsletter...E2%80%99hearn/

[Michael Wolf]

You boys have fun.

Thanks, Rip.

OP - why did you block out your face? Do you want to have the physique of a fitness model to compensate for not being as handsome as Jordan?

[Nick Delgadillo]

Eat double meat burrito bowls from Chipotle. Works for Wolf. The man is GAINZZZ incarnate. No face blocking needed, either.

[mrflibble]

Thanks, Rip.

OP - why did you block out your face? Do you want to have the physique of a fitness model to compensate for not being as handsome as Jordan?

I've curious why he blocked his face out here, but not here:

http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?p=224812

or here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1090912653

Here's a pic of me as of now if it's relevant

Also curious how you managed to post a pic of you now on these other sites ... 7+ months ago. Omg .. Time Traveler!

[Hexagon]

Well i guess the program can't cater to my needs or i distorted it too much. I don't know a whole lot about programming

OP - why did you block out your face? Do you want to have the physique of a fitness model to compensate for not being as handsome as Jordan?

I blocked it out because i didn't think it was relevant to the post or this forum. I'm above average looking face-wise

[Squeakyguy]

Go heavier. Mike Ohern does.
http://www.mikeohearn.com/newsletter...E2%80%99hearn/

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