Original vs Updated Bill Starr

[sdewitt10]

Hi gang,

I’m a BIG proponent of the original BS 5x5, but came across an updated version -right here in tnatjon-and was curious as to if anyone ever ran ‘em both. And if so, how they compared result/fatigue etc wise

Updated Bill Starr Big 3 Program

For those that are interested, I found this program in some old posts from another forum. Hopkins Football 2000 Summer Lifting: Upperclassmen by Bill Starr Monday (Heavy Day) Squats 5 x 5; 1 x 8 (back-off set) Bench Press: Change your routine every week. Always do three sets of five as warm-ups then do three sets of heavier triples, doubles or singles. Some weeks you might want to find a work weight and do it for 3-5 sets of five. Do one or two back-off sets of eight Back Work: Alternate d…

[FlatsFarmer]

I never liked squatting before pressing or benching.

I tried the Upper -Classman plan in my mid 20s, when i was transitioning from college kid to working guy. At the time I switching gyms and changing my lifestyle and schedule.

With all the different lifts and reps schemes there was too much going on and I felt like a I couldn’t get into a comfortable groove with the routine.

I probably should have tried it at a more stable time, when my training had been on track for awhile, and I was crushing it. Like progressing to it instead of jumping right into it.