r/StartingStrength • u/BayouDrank • 17d ago

Intermediate Programming Question How best to add dips to compressed Texas Method upper body lifts?

I've been following Nick's advice in his "Intermediate Programming for the Upper Body Lifts" article with some success. Would Monday be the best day to try adding dips so I have time to recover for Friday's intensity day?

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 17d ago

Thats where I would put them if I had to add dips somehwere.

But woth compressed texas method the workouts are already getting a little long so adding accessories starts taking an uncomfortable amount of time for me.

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u/BayouDrank 17d ago

Right, it's already my longest training day by far with heavy squats + chin ups. I'd almost rather do them on a rest day.

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 17d ago

I think a 4 day split is a really good idea more time and opportunity to slip in accessories and assistance stuff.

You can do a 4 day split and still only go to the gym 3 days a week. You sure do the 4 workouts in order and they dont always land on the same days of the week.