Texas Method

The Texas Method, created by Mark Rippetoe, is an intermediate strength training program designed to continue progress after novice linear gains have stalled. It's structured as a three-day-per-week routine, focusing on the main compound lifts: squats, bench press, deadlifts, and overhead press. Volume Day (Monday): High-volume work at moderate intensity Recovery Day (Wednesday): Light work for active recovery Intensity Day (Friday): Heavy, low-volume work aiming for new 5-rep max The program uses volume and intensity to drive consistent progress. There is no deload, and you can run this until it doesn't work anymore. "The Texas Method doesn’t work forever. Nothing does. But it does work well as your introduction to the more complicated programming necessary to continue strength and size gains into the more advanced stages of strength training."