Yea, so umm..... Chaz made a journal

[Miketoc]

The shoulder sounds like a major issue according to your texts and fb posts, or are you just asking for sympathy?! You'll get none here!

[chazzy1864]

The shoulder sounds like a major issue according to your texts and fb posts, or are you just asking for sympathy?! You'll get none here!

No sympathy, just talking about it to see if someone might have any sort of similar experience.

I main it is a piercing pain and twinges depending on movement, but it doesn't seem like I tore my cuff or anything (I don't think). But it seems like I strained / pulled one or more muscles in my shoulder region. But i've also always been the stubborn type when it comes to injuries, so my thoughts on it could be severely underestimating / underselling the severity.

[chazzy1864]

Monday, June 16th
Workout: Bench/Deads
Duration: 30 minutes
Weight: 180.0


BB Incline Bench / Deadlift (TnG)
95 x 8 / 135 x 8
95 x 8 / 135 x 15
135 x 8 / 225 x 12
135 x 8 / 225 x 12
135 x 8 / 225 x 12
135 x 8 / 225 x 12
Notes:
-


Overall Notes:
Was looking forward to today and then remembered my shoulder. I could feel it on the benches. No issue on deadlifts, but didn't want to risk it by lifting heavy. So I turned this into a sort of deload day.

[dopamine72]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder bro. Hope it gets better soon. Def try some mobility and rehab work.

Also incline bench is pretty much the worst thing you can do if your shoulder is bothering you. Be careful brah.

[MotherSuperior]

It is almost like you are trying to make absolutely no progress. Why the **** bother? You could lift once a week and be where you are now. Go watch a movie or something. Stop wasting your time.

[chazzy1864]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder bro. Hope it gets better soon. Def try some mobility and rehab work.

Also incline bench is pretty much the worst thing you can do if your shoulder is bothering you. Be careful brah.

Eh, it happens. + Yeah I know it is a tough exercise on the shoulder. I warmed up thoroughly and eased my way into what I did.

It is almost like you are trying to make absolutely no progress. Why the **** bother? You could lift once a week and be where you are now. Go watch a movie or something. Stop wasting your time.

I wanted to see where it was at.
It still provided some stimulation for the muscles.
I'd rather do some active work for an area while it recovers than not.

Hope this helps.

[chazzy1864]

I did an Others workout. Not going to bother writing it up. I got through most of it, but had to cut out upright rows and barbell curls. Weights weren't as high as usual, but I kept form very strict and had to focus on my shoulder. Other than that, the workout was fine. My targets muscles felt great and only minimal issue with the shoulder.

I don't think I'll have any issue with traps/calves tomorrow. Chest/back might get scratched or perhaps only do the back portion.

[chazzy1864]

Wednesday, June 18th
Workout: Traps/Calves
Duration: 35 minutes
Weight: 180.0


Stiff-Legged Calf Raises (PWO) /Smith Power Shrugs (PWO)
140 x 5 / N/A
230 x 5 / N/A
340 x 5 / N/A
340 x 5 / N/A
340 x 5 / N/A
340 x 5 / N/A
340 x 5 / N/A
Notes:
-Improved from 5/5/5/4/4 on the calf raises.
-Cut out the power shrugs. Figured it was smart.


BtB Smith Shrug (PWO) / Seated Calf Raise (PWO)
250 x 10 / 125 x 10
250 x 10 / 125 x 10
250 x 10 / 125 x 10
Notes:
-Same as before


DB Shrugs / Donkey Calf Raises
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
Notes:
-


Overall Notes:
Pretty good workout overall. I have no issues.

[mmorton]

Ready for the beach now

[chazzy1864]

Thursday, June 19th
Workout: Chest/Back
Duration: 40 minutes
weight: 180.0



BB Decline Bench / HS Iso-Lateral Row (PWO)
135 x 10 / 45 x 10
185 x 8 / 90 x 10
185 x 8 / 90 x 10
185 x 8 / 90 x 10
185 x 8 / 90 x 10
Notes:
-Haven't done decline in forever and it was a little awkward but no issues with the shoulder.
-Someone was on the high row and I wasn't wanting to go real heavy anyways, so I used the regular HS row machine and just focused on solid contractions and smooth movements.


HS Iso-Lateral Incline Bench (per arm) / T-Bar Row
62 x 8 / 135 x 10
62 x 8 / 135 x 10
62 x 8 / 135 x 10
Notes:
-Lowered the weight on both of these. Had to bring my arms in a bit on the bench, but with that tweak had no issues with the shoulder.


Chest Dips / Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW x 12 / BW x 10
BW x 12 / BW x 10
BW x 12 / BW x 9
BW x 12 / BW x 9
Notes:
-Had zero issues with either exercise, I was happy about that.
-Bumped my pull ups from 8/8/8/8 just because.


Pec Deck / Close Grip Lat Pulldowns
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
Notes:
-Same as before, just slowed things down and really focused.



Overall Notes:
Overall it was a great workout. Just slowed things down and made a few tweaks and my shoulder didn't give me any major issue.

[chazzy1864]

Ready for the beach now

Ha, same here! Although I've been hitting it up a bunch, but this little cut has been coming along pretty nicely. I've stayed right at 179-181 for the past 3-4 weeks, but I've slowly been getting leaner in the mirror.

[mmorton]

Nice!! I'm sitting at 208 and will probably drop to about 200. I feel the best around there.

I injured my shoulder last year. Did a bunch of ytl raises before and after presses. Really helped mine

[chazzy1864]

Friday, June 20th
Workout: Legs
Duration: 40 minutes
Weight: 180.0


SL GMs
135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
Notes:
-Kept it easy today.


High Bar Back Squat
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5
Notes:
-First set didn't feel good. There was some pain. I was pausing at the bottom and doing it slow due to the discomfort. Made slight tweaks to stance and had zero issues with 2nd and 3rd set. First time I have squatted with no discomfort in a long time. The 2nd and 3rd set felt very easy at that opint.


Leg Press (PWO)
450 x 8
450 x 8
450 x 8
450 x 8
Notes:
-



Overall Notes:
No issues with the workout really. Just took it pretty easy.

[RealGymGuy]

But hold on, let me give you guys a bicep shot first

[chazzy1864]

Monday, June 23rd
Workout: Bench/Deads
Duration: 35 minutes
Weight: 180.0


BB Incline Bench
95 x 12
135 x 8
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5
Notes:
-Almost back to normal.


Deadlift (TnG)
225 x 8
225 x 12
315 x 6
365 x 5
405 x 8
Notes:
-Deadlifts don't seem to be affected at all.


Overall Notes:
Didn't have much motivation today. Ended up being dragged to the gym with my buddy. Not too bad.

[chazzy1864]

Tuesday, June 24th
Workout: Others
Duration: 35 minutes
Weight: 179.0


Smith Upright Rows (PWO) / Wide Grip BB Curl
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
Notes:
-Both of these bothered my shoulder last week, so cut them for now.


Lying BB OH Extensions / Smith BtB Upright Rows (PWO)
75 x 8 / 120 x 10
75 x 8 / 120 x 10
75 x 8 / 120 x 10
Notes:
-


HS Iso-OHP / DB Hammer Curl
110 x 10 / 40 x 10
110 x 10 / 40 x 10
110 x 10 / 40 x 10
Notes:
-


V-grip pressdown / Alt DB Curl
65 x 10 / 30 x 10
65 x 10 / 30 x 10
65 x 10 / 30 x 10
Notes:
-


Reverse Grip Pressdown / DB Lateral Raise
50 x 15 / N/A
50 x 15 / N/A
50 x 15 / N/A
Notes:
-


Overall Notes:
No issues with the slightly modified workout. I'm thinking I'll be good to go in a week or two.

[chazzy1864]

Wednesday, June 25th
Workout: Traps/Calves
Duration: 35 minutes
Weight: 180.0


Stiff-Legged Calf Raises (PWO) /Smith Power Shrugs (PWO)
140 x 10 / N/A
230 x 10 / N/A
270 x 5 / N/A
350 x 5 / N/A
350 x 5 / N/A
350 x 4 / N/A
350 x 4 / N/A
350 x 3 / N/A
Notes:
-Bumped to 350 from 340.


BtB Smith Shrug (PWO) / Seated Calf Raise (PWO)
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
Notes:
-Bumped from 250 and 125, respectively.


DB Shrugs / Donkey Calf Raises
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
85 x 15 / 180 x 15
Notes:
-Same as before


Overall Notes:
Nothing bad about this day.

[chazzy1864]

Thursday, June 26th
Workout: Chest/Back
Duration: 40 minutes
weight: 180.0



BB Incline Bench / HS High Row (PWO / Per Arm)
95 x 8 / 45 x 10
95 x 8 / 90 x 10
135 x 6 / 135 x 6
185 x 5 / 160 x 8
185 x 5 / 160 x 8
185 x 5 / 160 x 8
Notes:
-Shoulder is healing and I imagine I will be back to my normal workouts and weights next week.


HS Iso-Lateral Incline Bench (per arm) / T-Bar Row
77 x 10 / 160 x 8
77 x 10 / 160 x 8
77 x 10 / 160 x 8
Notes:
-


Chest Dips / Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
Notes:
-Bumped the dips to 15 this time (from 12). Figured I'd make this superset actually have some challenge to it.


Pec Deck / Close Grip Lat Pulldowns
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
80 x 12 / 120 x 12
Notes:
-



Overall Notes:
Great workout really. Did everything I intended to do. When I got done I did a little bit of abs and stuff and then hopped on the treadmill.

[chazzy1864]

Friday, June 27th
Workout: Legs
Duration: Dunno minutes
Weight: 180.0


SL GMs
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
185 x 10
Notes:
-No issues


High Bar Back Squat
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5
Notes:
-No issues


Leg Press (PWO)
450 x 8
450 x 8
450 x 8
Notes:
-Wasn't real strong by the time I got to here.



Overall Notes:
Overall it was a good day. no major weaknesses. Sweated my ass off, as I was also doing broomstick twists inbetween my sets of good mornings and back squats.

[chazzy1864]

Tuesday, July 1st
Workout: Bench/Dead & Others
Duration: 75 minutes
Weight: 180.0


BB Incline Bench / Deadlift (TnG)
95 x 12 / 135 x 10
135 x 8 / 225 x 10
185 x 4 / 315 x 6
225 x 2 / 365 x 5
225 x 2 / 405 x 8
Notes:
-I didn't do as many sets as usual, but both exercises felt good and had no issues.


Smith Upright Rows (PWO) / Wide Grip BB Curl
90 x 10 / 65 x 8
130 x 10 / 85 x 6
130 x 10 / 85 x 6
130 x 10 / 85 x 5
Notes:
-Neither messed with my shoulder at all.


Lying BB OH Extensions / Smith BtB Upright Rows (PWO)
75 x 8 / 130 x 12
75 x 8 / 130 x 12
75 x 8 / 130 x 12
Notes:
-


HS Iso-OHP / DB Hammer Curl
130 x 10 / 45 x 10
130 x 10 / 45 x 10
130 x 10 / 45 x 10
Notes:
-


V-grip pressdown / Alt DB Curl
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
Notes:
-


Reverse Grip Pressdown / DB Lateral Raise
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
N/A / N/A
Notes:
-


Overall Notes:
I skipped Monday so was combining both workouts. I didn't have a full tank of gas to begin with and doing the bench and deads earlier wore me out. I cut out the last two exercises and decided I would just do it with Wednesday's Calf/Trap workout.

Aside from that, the workout was great. Shoulder seems to be a-ok and didn't notice any pain, discomfort, weakness or limitations.

[chazzy1864]

Wednesday, July 2nd
Workout: Traps/Calves
Duration: 50 minutes
Weight: 180.0


Stiff-Legged Calf Raises (PWO)
140 x 10
230 x 10
270 x 6
350 x 5
350 x 5
350 x 5
350 x 5
350 x 5
Notes:
-Managed to get 5 reps across all work sets. It was tough, but got them. I might do one more week at this weight.


Smith Power Shrugs (PWO)
140 x 10
230 x 10
270 x 10
350 x 10
350 x 10
350 x 10
Notes:
-Tough, but got them all.


BtB Smith Shrug (PWO) / Seated Calf Raise (PWO)
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
260 x 10 / 130 x 10
Notes:
-

V-grip pressdown / Alt DB Curl
65 x 12 / 35 x 12
65 x 12 / 40 x 8
65 x 12 / 40 x 8
Notes:
-Started with the 35s on the curls and they were just too light. 40 was much better.


DB Shrugs / Donkey Calf Raises
85 x 15 / 200 x 15
85 x 15 / 200 x 15
85 x 15 / 200 x 15
Notes:
-Bumped the raises to 200 from 180.


Reverse Grip Pressdown / DB Lateral Raise
55 x 15 / 20 x 12
55 x 15 / 20 x 11
55 x 15 / 20 x 10
Notes:
-


Overall Notes:
As planned, I did the last two supersets from last night in this morning's workout. At the start of the week I was unsure if I was going to hit the gym. Thought about taking a week off and just bumming it up in remembrance of our nation's independence. But then I realized that our forefathers wouldn't want that. They'd want me to go to the gym to continue to get mine swoled on so I can look as best as possible when I spend Friday thru Tuesday getting drunk in, on, and/or around salt & fresh bodies of water.

[Miketoc]

As planned, I did the last two supersets from last night in this morning's workout. At the start of the week I was unsure if I was going to hit the gym. Thought about taking a week off and just bumming it up in remembrance of our nation's independence. But then I realized that our forefathers wouldn't want that. They'd want me to go to the gym to continue to get mine swoled on so I can look as best as possible when I spend Friday thru Tuesday getting drunk in, on, and/or around salt & fresh bodies of water.

I get to go back next Wed.

[chazzy1864]

Friday, July 11th
Workout: Legs & Chest/Back
Duration: 55 minutes
Weight:


SL GMs
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 6
275 x 6
275 x 6
Notes:
-Work sets were tough.


BB Incline Bench / HS High Row (PWO / Per Arm)
135 x 10 / 90 x 10
175 x 6 / 135 x 8
205 x 4 / 160 x 8
205 x 4 / 160 x 8
205 x 3 / 160 x 8
Notes:
-Bumped to 205 and it was decently tough. Good weight for now.
-I need to bump my rows up.


Leg Press (PWO)
450 x 8
450 x 8
450 x 8
450 x 8
Notes:
-Circuited with the Pull ups and Dips


Chest Dips / Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
BW x 15 / BW x 10
Notes:
-I circuited these three because I had to hurry up and get out of the gym to meet somebody. Doing all three back to back to back wore me out.



Overall Notes:
Not a bad day. First workout since last Thursday (I did do my full chest/back but forgot to upload it. It was pain free and I knew I could resume my old weights). I planned to do more stuff overall, but had to leave, so I did about half of each Thursday and Friday workout.

[Woody-5]

Jesus heavy GMs
Strong incline bench too

[chazzy1864]

Well my video card crapped out on me last week, finally got my new one in last night. I worked out every day but Sunday, but I don't want to write up all of those workouts, so I'll give the cliffs:

Saturday: Had paintball practice in the morning. Had an awesome Arm / Delt workout at night and did about 15 minutes on the treadmill.
Monday: Was pretty weak. Felt really tired (sleep was restless I presume) and weak. I decided to bump my deads up by 20 lbs (315, 365, 405 to 335, 385, 425), but only got 3 reps. My bench was down. I cut my workout a little short.
Tuesday: No issues with Arms / Delts at all.
Wednesday: Had actually felt a little tired this whole week, I think I discovered the root problem, but my calf raises and shrugs all went according to plan, so no issue there.

[MWheatley]

Dude whats the swol status...

[Tshadows]

RIP Chazzybuns. Your glootie tooties will be forever missed and remembered

[TheSmiley]

Don't disappear like I did. :P

Hi there.

[-Lucifer]

Lubear has arrived.