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Texas Method for Intermediate Lifters
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Texas Method for Intermediate Lifters

A proven strength training method to help you keep making progress after the newbie phase. Check it out.

Fred B.
Fred B.· Apr 2025
237athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
In its basic form, the workout consists of a volume day for the major lifts on Monday, a lighter recovery or variety day on Wednesday, and a high-intensity day on Friday for the major lifts. The days can obviously vary based on your schedule, but the pattern of rest days and work days is important. The Texas Method is a strength training program that focuses on building strength through a weekly cycle of high volume, active recovery, and intensity, all within a three-day-a-week framework. The main purpose is to allow lifters to progress consistently on a weekly basis, particularly after plateauing with other linear progression methods like Starting Strength. You should be aiming to add weight on the bar each week (not each workout), by about 2.5 kg for upper body and Olympic lifts (bench, overhead press and power cleans) and 5kg for lower body lifts (squats and deadlifts)

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
17.9%
Quadriceps
16.9%
Lower Back
9.1%
Front Delts
8.1%
Triceps
8.1%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Chest
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Olympic
6.1%
Abs
5.3%
Adductors
4.9%
Lats
1.2%
Upper Back
1%
Biceps
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps75%
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps75%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)25 reps60%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)35 reps60%
3Chin-Up (Bodyweight)1AMRAP@10
4Back Extension510 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)25 reps
15 reps@10
2Bench Press (Barbell)25 reps
15 reps@10
3Power Clean53 reps@7.5

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Texas Method for Intermediate Lifters is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Texas Method for Intermediate Lifters is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Texas Method for Intermediate Lifters is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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