Coffeekid86
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Just wondering if any one had an opinion on how to tweak a basic TM set up to accommodate for the higher recovery capabilities of an AAS cycle (test e only first cycle).
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MickeyKnox
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The only "Texas method" im aware of is the infamous Texas Heart Shot. That's when the only shot you have on a gigantic buck deer is to shoot it up the ass. 
Fortunately i have never had to use it.
Fortunately i have never had to use it.
Coffeekid86
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Yea, most recently Rippetoe really gained a lot of headway in exposing duel factor training models like TM. But my question is if any one had any experience with TM or dual factor training while on AAS?obviously, recovery is greater and requires a shorter timeframe but, is the detailed look at recovery and programming even necessary while "on"? I'm wondering how many people just go to the gym bust their ass without any real foreseen plan for progression and still make note worthy improvements.
Coffeekid86
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The only "Texas method" im aware of is the infamous Texas Heart Shot. That's when the only shot you have on a gigantic buck deer is to shoot it up the ass.
Fortunately i have never had to use it.
I do love venison.
First hand experience, no I haven't. I have ran a similar program before going on AAS and that was the Bill Starr/Madcow 5x5. It has intensity, volume, and recovery days just like Texas Method does but while Texas Method used 5x5 straight sets (or other rep schemes depending on progression) the Bill Starr model used ramping 5x5 sets. Yes recovery and programming should still be a factor while on. For my first cycle I decided to go back down to linear progression and do starting strength figuring the AAS would help keep linear progression going but when the weights started getting heavy and my sleep issues came up recovery was a huge factor. For a newbie, almost anything will provide enough stimulus for growth and strength. An intermediate lifter isn't so lucky but the fact that one is on AAS would make it easier to get stronger and bigger. Very few ppl on here have what you and I would call true progression plans yet they still make progress, even on bodypart splits. At work so rushed in typing this, if it doesn't make sense let me know ill try and reword it.
Coffeekid86
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Very good. I too was able scale very very aggressively at first with the TM set up that I am on. However, I have exhausted 5s and I am closing in on triples. As of now, I may switch to a single work set scheme like the OG bill Starr routine, I think it will suite me better now that I am 7 weeks in on a 12 week cycle of test enanthate. Not sure why some people never stray from the whole "bodybuilding" thing. Obviously, it works for bodybuilders, but from what i see daily at my gym and in "pop fitness culture" people that train split routines would probably be very pleased with the results a cyclical novice program like starting strength would have.
I haven't done body part splits since my teenage years hahaha. I just find them to be wholly inefficient in regards to time invested, strength gains, CNS and muscle fiber recruitment, etc. it works for professional body builders because of the copious amount of chemicals they use. You'll notice your typical gym days that follow the same programs lift for lift will not make progress past a certain point, give up, and start a while new program or just stay plateaued for a while lol. I'm a firm believer in training like Mark Rippetoe, Bill Starr, Gelnn Pendlay, George Hechter, Tommy Suggs, Louie Simmons, Dave Tate, etc. you'll notice all these guys have incredible physiques hidden behind some fat. All it would take is a cut for them to step on the body builder stage.
Anyway I believe if you're barely able to eek out progress with 5's it is def time for the trips. Which day is giving you the problems: the intensity day or volume day? A slight alteration to the program could keep you getting progress depending on where you have the issues. Anyway best of luck in your cycle and I'd love to see how you set up your program. I'll be doing something very similar soon as I finish my post cycle therapy (pct). have you read Practical Programming by Rippetoe at all? If not get it, best book I've read to help me understanding programming. Maybe second to starting strength bc that book is all abou perfect form on the big lifts!
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