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My Texas Method
My Texas Method is a Texas Method strength-training app for iPhone and Apple Watch. Build percentage-based programs, track maxes, and auto-calculate weights.
Overview
My Texas Method is a mobile strength-training app for iPhone and Apple Watch built around the Texas Method programming methodology. It helps lifters create, track, and adjust training programs without doing manual weight math.
The app supports default Texas Method programming based on Practical Programming for Strength Training by Mark Rippetoe, while also letting Pro users create custom programs, add exercises, and tune sets, reps, and percentages. It is designed for people who want percentage-based programming, automatic weight calculations, progress tracking, and a wrist-friendly way to view the day’s workout.
Features
Max weight tracking
Enter one-rep maxes for each exercise and have the app calculate working weights automatically from those values.
Smart weight updates
Configure your plate setup and rounding behavior so training weights update to match the equipment you actually use.
Progress charts
View max weight progression over time with interactive charts that help you monitor strength changes at a glance.
Apple Watch sync
Open today’s workout on Apple Watch and sync data with iPhone for quick reference during training.
Backup and restore
Export and restore data from a backup file when switching devices or recovering from data loss.
Use cases
Start with a built-in program
Use the default Texas Method setup to start training without building a program from scratch, then adjust it as you become more familiar with the methodology.
Design a personal Texas Method cycle
Create a weekly plan with custom exercises, training days, and percentage-based loading when you want a program that matches your recovery and goals.
Track progression without manual math
Log or update one-rep maxes and let the app recalculate all working weights automatically for the rest of the program.
Use the watch on the gym floor
Check today’s workout on Apple Watch during training sessions when you want a quick reference without pulling out your phone.
Back up and recover training data
Export a backup file before changing devices, then restore your workout data and program history afterward.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Automatically recalculates working weights when maxes change, reducing manual spreadsheet-style math.
- Supports custom exercises and adjustable sets, reps, and percentages for more tailored programming.
- Shows progress with interactive charts for quick review of max weight trends.
- Includes Apple Watch support for checking the day’s workout in the gym.
- Offers backup and restore so workout history can be exported and recovered.
Cons
- Custom program creation is tied to Pro access, while the free version uses the default program structure and preset exercises.
- Workout data is stored locally on the device and is not synced to a cloud service, so restoring or moving data depends on the app’s backup and restore flow.
- The app is designed around the Texas Method, so it is best suited to lifters who want that style of programming rather than a general-purpose workout tracker.
FAQ
Do I need to know the Texas Method to use the app?
The app includes a default Texas Method program based on Practical Programming for Strength Training by Mark Rippetoe. You can start with that structure and customize it as you learn.
Can I create my own custom programs?
Yes. The Pro tier lets you create unlimited custom programs, add your own exercises, and adjust sets, reps, and percentages.
How does the Apple Watch app work?
The app shows today’s workout on Apple Watch and syncs with your iPhone for quick reference in the gym.
What are Smart Weight Updates?
When you log a new max weight, the app automatically recalculates working weights across your program using your configured plates and rounding mode.
Is there a free version?
The free version includes the default Texas Method program and preset exercises. Pro adds custom programs and advanced features.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Strength training tracker
- Platform
- iPhone and Apple Watch
- Programming focus
- Texas Method
- Data storage
- Local on device via Apple SwiftData
- Sharing
- Programs can be shared by link or QR code
- Source domain
- mytexasmethod.com
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