Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog:
Are crunches and things of that nature a waste of time for someone who still has over 20% body fat? What are some good ways to lose belly fat?
You can't target fat loss. They're good for strengthening your core, though, which is always good. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog:
Are crunches and things of that nature a waste of time for someone who still has over 20% body fat? What are some good ways to lose belly fat?
Change of diet, high reps in the core, and cardio....sweet cardio. [Reply]
