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

[chazzy1864]

Thursday, January 17th
Workout: Chest/Back
Duration: 45 minutes
weight: 190.2


DB Incline Bench / Wide Grip Pull ups
50 x 10 / Scap retractions
60 x 8 / 8x Neutral Grip
70 x 6 / 8x Chin ups
80 x 7 / BW x 14
80 x 7 / BW x 13
80 x 7 / BW x 12
Notes:
-Got a rep back on the bench. 3 total reps on the pull ups.


Flat Smith-Guillotine Press (PWO) / T-Bar Row (PWO)
120 x 8 / 155 x 8
120 x 8 / 155 x 8
120 x 8 / 155 x 8
Notes:
-T-bar was wide pronated grip as opposed to narrow neutral grip from last week.
-Guillotine was solid but tough today.


Conventional Chest Dips / Hammer Grip Chins
BW x 15 / BW x 12
BW x 13 / BW x 10
BW x 11 / BW x 8
Notes:
-Gained quite a few reps on both. These felt good.


Pec Deck / HS Low Row
N/A
Notes:
-I was wearing down and needed to get to work. Someone just got on the pec deck and I said screw it.



Overall Notes:
Almost completely called the day off. Was up later than planned last night and then even with me tired as balls, I coudln't fall asleep. Woke up tired as hell at my usual 7am. At 8am (when I usually leave my place) my eyes even shut on me. I was debating blowing off the gym entirely adn I said screw it, I'll go back to bed for awhile. Set my alarm for 9:30. Woke up then and reset it for 10:15. Then I felt pretty decent. Drank my pre and went to the gym.

Not a great session, but it definitely wasn't bad.

[chazzy1864]

Strong knowledge.

I still don't understand why people can't stop drinking. You don't need alcohol to have fun. If you drink to have fun, you are a socially awkward chap who can't even make eye contact with people. If you drink for the kick/buzz, you're an alcoholic and need to get help. Now, if you like the taste of beer or scotch, two/three drinks a week can't hurt. Moderation is the key, children.

Come at me, alcoholic bros. My angus is peppered.

lolol I always love this statement:

"I don't need to drink to have fun." Neither do I, dumbass. The point is to have more fun.

Socially awkward chap who can make eye contact, checking in. I just find it very social to drink at a party. idunnolol.

You're doing just fine Copes. If the alcohol starts interfering with things in your life, that is when there is a problem. If you're hiding your use, sneaking drinks, compelled to take drinks all throughout the day (not marathon party days, but like at work, in class, etc etc) there is probably a problem. If you start getting in trouble at work due to your drinking (or fired), booted from school, neglecting kids, there's a problem.

Partying with others? F*ck it, have a blast and have fun.

Now, if you get so drunk you fall in the fire... on several different occasions, you might need to rethink your drinking habits. But if the worst thing you ever do is drunk dial an ex, confess your undying love and/or your all-encompassing desire to spray your baby batter inside one of the hot chicks at the party, streaking through the whole party on a dare, or anything else that makesa total ass of yourself? Pffft, that's fine. You'll always have a funny story to tell and laugh at.

[-Lucifer]

Solid pullups.

+ I wasn't talking about you, homo. It was just a rant.

[chazzy1864]

Solid pullups.

+ I wasn't talking about you, homo. It was just a rant.

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I know, as was mine (srs). I wasn't calling you a dumbass. But I've dealt with multiple poeple who would get that snide tone and be like "*scoff* I don't need to drink to have fun."

My first thought is my rant above. Then my next thought is "Maybe you should drink to not be such a bitch."

[-Lucifer]

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I know, as was mine (srs). I wasn't calling you a dumbass. But I've dealt with multiple poeple who would get that snide tone and be like "*scoff* I don't need to drink to have fun."

My first thought is my rant above. Then my next thought is "Maybe you should drink to not be such a bitch."

I mainly posted that because I used to be incredibly shy and quiet when I'd go out. I wish someone back then told me booze wasn't necessary. It was cray cray, bro. As soon as I'd sit down, I'd ask for the drinks menu.

[PeterGibbons316]

I can have fun without drinking, but there are definitely situations where I need to drink to have fun: any time I have to go to a bar for anything other than watching a sporting event, most weddings, or pretty much any place where I am expected to dance.

[Miketoc]

I had a drinking problem, I couldn't handle my alcohol. I am good now. I believe it is because the frequency has dropped so much. A year or so ago I'd pretty much black out after like 4 drinks and then drink another 20. Now I rarely drink much but the last time I did, it was a ton and I didn't black out. HTH.

[chazzy1864]

I had a drinking problem, I couldn't handle my alcohol. I am good now. I believe it is because the frequency has dropped so much. A year or so ago I'd pretty much black out after like 4 drinks and then drink another 20. Now I rarely drink much but the last time I did, it was a ton and I didn't black out. HTH.

You'd black out after 4? WTF? That is odd, especially if you were drinking regularly/often.

To make me black out now a days, it requires about as much alcohol as would put most in the hospital.

[Miketoc]

You'd black out after 4? WTF? That is odd, especially if you were drinking regularly/often.

To make me black out now a days, it requires about as much alcohol as would put most in the hospital.

Maybe 5-6, but either way it was quick and early. Or it would be after the 20th but I wouldn't remember anything after the 4th one so I attributed it to that. Point being, with the decrease in frequency I remember more even if I drink a ton. I think it was my brain's way of just being like "aw fuk here we go again, see you tomorrow."

[chazzy1864]

Maybe 5-6, but either way it was quick and early. Or it would be after the 20th but I wouldn't remember anything after the 4th one so I attributed it to that. Point being, with the decrease in frequency I remember more even if I drink a ton. I think it was my brain's way of just being like "aw fuk here we go again, see you tomorrow."

lol I approve ofthe brain's tactic. Just shut down, conserved its resources and let you do your thing.

[adamdavidson47]

If it wasn't for alcohol, I'd never survive the holidays.



Oh, Starr says nice lifts you meaty bastard.

[-Lucifer]

C Dizzle
Have you ever done WG chins? Hurt my right elbow today while doing it [very minimal pain]. Do you think it is an awkward movement?

[chazzy1864]

C Dizzle
Have you ever done WG chins? Hurt my right elbow today while doing it [very minimal pain]. Do you think it is an awkward movement?

I have done them but not in quite a few years. I didn't have any pain back then. THe move was a little awkward, but mainly due to being different. Not sure how my elbows would handle it now.

[-Lucifer]

I have done them but not in quite a few years. I didn't have any pain back then. THe move was a little awkward, but mainly due to being different. Not sure how my elbows would handle it now.

Post a workout, sloot.

[chazzy1864]

Post a workout, sloot.

I'm heading to the gym in just a few minutes. Day off from work (federal holiday) so I slept in.

[chazzy1864]

Monday, January 21st
Workout: Bench/Dead
Duration: 40 minutes
Weight: 190.4


Deadlift / BB Flat Bench
135 x 6 / N/A
135 x 8 / N/A
225 x 5 / 135 x 5
315 x 3 / 185 x 4
405 x 2 / 225 x 2
405 x 2 / 225 x 2
335 x 4 / 185 x 4
335 x 4 / 185 x 4
335 x 4 / 185 x 4
335 x 4 / 185 x 4
Notes:
-The 185 for 4 x4 was too light, IMO.
-Completed all of these sets in 40 minutes, then I did 2.5 rope climbs after.


Overall Notes:
I'm not upset with the session at all. Wasn't anything spectacular, but meh.

[12ccopeland]

Deadlift and Bench supersets; fuaaaaaaarrrrk. I tried SSing bench and squats once and nearly passed out lmao. good job chaz man.

[-Lucifer]

Good to see you weigh 190 now.

[chazzy1864]

Tuesday, January 22nd
Workout: Others
Duration: 60 minutes
Weight: 190.0


Smith Upright row (PWO) / Ab Crunch Machine
50 x 12 / 110 x 12
70 x 10 / 155 x 10
90 x 12 / 185 x 12
90 x 12 / 185 x 12
90 x 11 / 185 x 12
90 x 10 / 185 x 11
Notes:
-Gained a rep on sets 2-4 for the Uprights.
-Did the 4th set on ab crunch machine. Deloaded the weight each rep, it had my abs screaming far more than usual.


Floor Skulls / Alt DB Curl
65 x 10 / 40 x 9
65 x 10 / 40 x 9
65 x 10 / 40 x 8
Notes:
-I like the floor skulls. I could feel my tendinitis was slightly aggravated after all three sets. I am pretty sure that with 1-2 more workouts, my elbows will be just fine with it.
-Curls felt good.


Smith BtB Upright Row (PWO) / Captain's Chair Leg Raises
80 x 13 / BW x 12
80 x 13 / BW x 12
80 x 12 / BW x 12
Notes:
-Got another rep for the first two sets of BtB.


V-bar pressdown / DB Hammer Curl
60 x 14 / 40 x 8
60 x 13 / 40 x 8
60 x 12 / 40 x 8
Notes:
-Things were just fine here.


HS Shoulder Press Machine (PWO) / Decline Push-Crunch
110 x 8 / 35 x 12
110 x 8 / 35 x 12
110 x 7 / 35 x 12
Notes:
-Tough, but good.


Reverse Grip Cable Pressdown / Leg Extension
42.5 x 15 / 125 x 15
42.5 x 14 / 125 x 15
42.5. x 12 / 125 x 13
Notes:
-Doing the leg extensions for a bit more work for them outside of leg day.



Overall Notes:
I liked this workout. Slept in by accident (forgot to adjust my alarm from yesterday), probably for the best.

[Miketoc]

floor skulls = ? That like a skull crusher whilst laying on the floor?

What's your ab crunch machine look like?

[-Lucifer]

@Mike, you're right.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=124226061

[Miketoc]

@Mike, you're right.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=124226061

Thanks, now I just need to see his ab crunch machine. If it's the same as mine I'm jealous, if it looks different even by just the color than I'll assume it's easier and that's why he gets those weights.

I used to do skull crushers but I decided JM presses are awesomer.

[chazzy1864]

Thanks, now I just need to see his ab crunch machine. If it's the same as mine I'm jealous, if it looks different even by just the color than I'll assume it's easier and that's why he gets those weights.

I used to do skull crushers but I decided JM presses are awesomer.

The ab crunch machine is similar to this style:


Not the same brand/model. The 185 is the 2nd to last weight plate on the stack.


Floor skulls are doing skulls/OH extension while laying on the floor. You deload the weight on the floor each rep.

[-Lucifer]

Thanks, now I just need to see his ab crunch machine. If it's the same as mine I'm jealous, if it looks different even by just the color than I'll assume it's easier and that's why he gets those weights.

I used to do skull crushers but I decided JM presses are awesomer.

I love dips, cgbp and overhead extensions [or the French press]. Skullz hurt my elbows too much.

[chazzy1864]

It is this brand/model (Nautilus Pro "nitro" or some nonsense):

[Miketoc]

Mine is like the first one minus the elbow pads, which obviously knock off like a hundred pounds.

[chazzy1864]

Mine is like the first one minus the elbow pads, which obviously knock off like a hundred pounds.

Obviously.


You know what also knocks off a hundred pounds? Having a big gaping vagina, not unlike you do.

[Miketoc]

Obviously.


You know what also knocks off a hundred pounds? Having a big gaping vagina, not unlike you do.

If my deadlift wasn't so bad I'd risk making fun of your squat.

[-Lucifer]

Lol @ using a machine to do crunches.

[Miketoc]

Lol @ using a machine to do crunches.

Better for weighted crunches than sitting on a decline ramp holding a weight imo.