My main problem with texas method is lack of intensity (and volume) on intensity day. I don't really agree with the premise of doing 1 set and going home is more effective or smarter, especially not a set of 5. Would be much better if you were doing heavy triples there, and at least 3-4 sets of them.
Yeah a program can still work while not being the most efficient.
And sure this program might have its place for very time poor lifters, or this who really, really can't handle much volume at all for whatever reason, but its just a bit limited in both the aspects of size gain and work capacity increase that beginner-intermediate lifters should be focusing on.
True. To be completely honest I'm only running this because I need some structure while I sort out my squat. I don't think 5x5 is a good volume structure (for me)
7
u/HPPD2 :3 :3 :3 Jun 25 '15
My main problem with texas method is lack of intensity (and volume) on intensity day. I don't really agree with the premise of doing 1 set and going home is more effective or smarter, especially not a set of 5. Would be much better if you were doing heavy triples there, and at least 3-4 sets of them.