texas method question

[xstrengthx]

hi , i am oliver a comp. powerlifter with 245 bwt. , 550 raw squat , 360 raw bench and 620 raw deadlift from germany .

i am on the first week of TM . my q is , is it necessary to alternate between military press and benchpress every week ? can i use the benchpress every week with smaller progression (2,5 lbs ) and a overheadpressexercise as a assistance on monday or friday ? or could i use a close grip benchpress instead of military press ?

my program now:

day one:
squat 5 x 5
bench 5 x 5(alternate w MP)
bent rows 5x5 or 3 x 8
dips 2-3 x 6-12

day 2 :
frontsquat 3 x 3
military 3 x 5(alternate w BP)
backextensions 5 x 10

day 3 :
squats 1 x 5,3 or 1 rm
bench 1 x 5,3 or 1 rm(alternate w MP)
deadlift 1 x 5,3 or 1 rm
chin ups 3 x max
sit ups 3 x 10-20

my focus are the big 3 sq,b,dl . how could i change the original program for my goals ?

thanks and regards

[Mark Rippetoe]

Just make your overhead pressing work happen Wotansday. But don't approach it like a light day -- it must be done like a heavy lift.

[xstrengthx]

Just make your overhead pressing work happen Wotansday. But don't approach it like a light day -- it must be done like a heavy lift.

ok , which repsheme ? 5 x 5 or 5 rm ? i think the recovery could be hard because 2 days later i want to hit a bench RM ...or not ?

thanks for reply !

[Mark Rippetoe]

Whichever volume allows you to get strong and be recovered for Friggasday, silly German person.