The Texas Method For Powerlifting
January 10, 2010
I’m going to be switching my own training routine to a version of the Texas Method with an emphasis on powerlifting. The essence of the Texas method is three days per week. The first day is a volume day, the second a recovery day and the final day an intensity day.
So here’s a version for powerlifting:
Monday:
Squat 5×5
Bench Press 5×5
Deadlift 1×5
Wednesday:
Squat 2×5 at 80% of Monday’s weight
Overhead Press 3×5
Good Mornings 3×15
Pullups 3xTo Failure
Friday:
Squat 5RM
Bench Press 5RM
Powerclean 5×3
I have debated swapping the deadlift and powerclean sessions over but have decided to go with it as is for the moment. The routine itself is based on Mark Rippetoe’s Practical Programming For Strength Training 2nd Ed.
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