Absolutely no difference whatsoever.
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?
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
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
If you squat, bench AND deadlift the same day, then people will think you are a powerlifter. This was changed to avoid confusion.
This has been addressed several times on the Forums already.Why the switch? I'm currently doing the 3rd edition. Does it matter which one I do?
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.