Program how to: Bill Starr's Big 3 5x5 (NOT madcows)

[pumplikecuming]

For anyone interested, theres about every single Bill Starr routine in this link:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Bill_Starr_5x5

[Farley1324]

Blast from the past, I got a rep from this thread.

Somebody knows how to search.

[KJSpencer]

Ha! Great thread, never would have got it without a bump! Keeping this thread alive, great info and great workout program!

[bloodsport10]

Started this program after I was done with SS. Still making progress after 5 months on the program even though ive been cutting the last month. Bill Starr def knows how to make a solid program. You think I should check out Madcows when im done with big 3 Farley?

Before- After
Squat: 265- 285 x5
Bench: 190- 205 x5
Power Clean: 165- 190 x5
Press: 140- 155 x5

[Farley1324]

Started this program after I was done with SS. Still making progress after 5 months on the program even though ive been cutting the last month. Bill Starr def knows how to make a solid program. You think I should check out Madcows when im done with big 3 Farley?

Before- After
Squat: 265- 285 x5
Bench: 190- 205 x5
Power Clean: 165- 190 x5
Press: 140- 155 x5

Have you read through the thread/links on ways to advance/progress on the Big 3?

You are still making progress, while cutting, and aren't moving very heavy weight yet. Just keep going and don't worry about later just yet.

[bloodsport10]

Yea man I got the book, read the whole thing. Alright ill worry about the next routine when the time comes.

[baldjim]

Does Starr give recommendations for starting weights on this?

I topped out on SSLP at working sets of 365# squats and DLs, 250# BPs, and 165# presses.

Planning on doing this one with presses instead of BPs.

[Farley1324]

Does Starr give recommendations for starting weights on this?

I topped out on SSLP at working sets of 365# squats and DLs, 250# BPs, and 165# presses.

Planning on doing this one with presses instead of BPs.

What is SSLP?

I could guess but that's not an acronym I know of people using.

Off the top of my head I don't know of a specific prescription for starting weights. But then as an intermediate you should have a little bit of experience to draw from when picking your weights. As always, when in doubt, start lighter and add more slowly

[baldjim]

What is SSLP?

I could guess but that's not an acronym I know of people using.

Off the top of my head I don't know of a specific prescription for starting weights. But then as an intermediate you should have a little bit of experience to draw from when picking your weights. As always, when in doubt, start lighter and add more slowly

SSLP = Starting Strength (Linear Progression)

Yeah, I started the Starr program today. I may have started too heavy, but then again I won't go up in weight until next week. Now I just gotta remember to EAT and SLEEP!