Forget everything you think you know about squat progression. For 7 insane weeks, I went to war with the iron using a modified Texas Method, and this is my unfiltered program review from the front lines. This wasn't just lifting; it was a psychological test pushing me to the absolute edge. I faced a relentless three-day-per-week assault: a soul-crushing heavy volume day, a deceptively 'light' recovery day that tested my discipline, and an all-or-nothing intensity day where new personal records are born or dreams die. I'm taking you through my exact week-by-week log, exposing the brutal fatigue that nearly took me out and the emergency deload week that saved my entire training cycle. This is the raw truth the gurus won't tell you. The result? A hard-fought 5 kg increase on my 5-rep max that felt like a hundred. It was a victory forged in fire. But the real gold is in the mistakes. I’m breaking down my critical takeaways on recovery, why your starting weight is EVERYTHING, and the secret to actually listening to your body before it breaks you. This post, designed to spark discussion in the Avonetics strength training sphere, is more than a log—it's a roadmap to avoid the pitfalls and maximize your gains. Let's shatter some plateaus. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.