SS 2nd vs 3rd Edition

[Homewerk]

In the 2nd edition it goes like this:

A
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press
1x5 Deadlift

B
3x5 Squat
3x5 Press
5x3 Power Cleans

When I read the 3rd edition it's this:

A
3x5 Squat
3x5 Press
1x5 Deadlift

B
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press
5x3 Power Cleans


Why the switch? I'm currently doing the 3rd edition. Does it matter which one I do?

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Absolutely no difference whatsoever.

[skipbeat]

I like the third edition version better.. in the 2nd edition, it feels like all the really heavy lifts (in terms of weight on the bar, not difficulty) are on the same day, and the more technical lifts are on the other day. This way mixes it up and evens out the tonnage I think.. too lazy to do math

[Kregna]

I wondered this, too. I'm surprised no reasons were given

I'd guessed what you guys are saying about the heavier lifts on the same day but it'd be nice to have it confirmed

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Guys.....it doesn't fucking matter. Press or bench on either day.

[mwhities]

Guys.....it doesn't fucking matter. Press or bench on either day.

Holy hell. Was this really posted? *shakes head*

(I understand if you don't post this but, this is freaking hilarious. I'm going to link to the "Say this in a Gym today" thread.)

[gape]

If you squat, bench AND deadlift the same day, then people will think you are a powerlifter. This was changed to avoid confusion.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

If you squat, bench AND deadlift the same day, then people will think you are a powerlifter. This was changed to avoid confusion.

I am assuming you are joking

[stef]

Why the switch? I'm currently doing the 3rd edition. Does it matter which one I do?

This has been addressed several times on the Forums already.

Chapter order and grouping were simply changed to follow the order of instruction as we actually do it. It is absolutely trivial whether you like your bench paired with your deadlifts or with your power cleans while you spend a few to several months as a novice. You should realize that if you are actually training, actually doing the lifts and increasing weight each time, that you won't be doing it either way very long. You'll be off to Rip's Texas Method or some other program.

[m9a1mike]

It is absolutely trivial whether you like your bench paired with your deadlifts or with your power cleans while you spend a few to several months as a novice.

I don't know about that. I squatted, DL'd, benched and did chins this morning, and feel like I'm ready for an Oly tryout! (not srs).