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Originally Posted by housenuts
this forum seems to have a huge crush on SS, and it's probably not a bad program, but i think working out regularly is really the key to success.
It depends on what your goals are. If you want to build muscle and/or get stronger then SS is the best approach. If you aren't concerned with how exercising impacts your body and just want to go to the gym and have fun, then maybe skull crushers and triceps press downs are where it's at for you.
I think a lot of people start up an exercise program just wanting to start exercising regularly since it is 10x better than doing absolutely nothing. I was the same way until I posted a crappy dumbbell routine and got some feedback. Sure doing something is better than nothing, but if you are going to spend time exercising, why not spend that time in the best way possible for the results you want?
Basically I'm saying you should decide how you want your body to change as a result of exercise and choose or develop a program built around making those changes. If you want muscle/strength then do SS. If you want to lose weight then do cardio/HIIT/SS. If you aren't concerned with results and just want to play with yourself at the gym then do skull crushers, 10 types of curls, and body weight sit ups.