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@shaunbarratt8251

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I discovered you recently and am making my way through your catalogue. May I ask, what sort of rep+set range would you recommend for the squat, bench, deadlift and overhead press for a new lifter who wants to focus primarily on developing technique/form? I used to lift for a year and a half or so doing the stronglifts programme but I never really developed my technique properly. I’m just getting into lifting again after years of depression and I want to start with a better foundation this time around, to try and make up for lost time and to set myself up for success down the line. Are there any programmes you would recommend? I quite like the idea of powerbuilding, and I plan to do calisthenics/functional training alongside my weight training. I have a large work capacity and very good recovery. If you could provide any advice it would be very much appreciated.

@shaunbarratt8251

Жыл бұрын

Hello again, just to expand on my previous comment, what books of yours would you recommend, given my situation? You’re clearly knowledgeable and a lot of what you say makes sense to me. I want to focus on developing technique for squats, deadlifts, bench, and overhead press, and I want to add in barbel rows, barbel curls, some dumbell exercises, bodybuilding, bodyweight/calisthenics, general functional training, etc. Essentially, I’d like to be as well rounded as possible whilst developing excellent technique on the core compound movements. When I used to lift, I would progress very quickly and my work capacity + recovery was, in my opinion, abnormally high. It has been a few years but I can’t see that having changed. Thanks for your time.

@tylerm.4857

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alexander, great video. Could you do an indepth video on the GZCL program?

@hngloose4

Жыл бұрын

Hey Bromley, A video/series I would really enjoy is how to best utilize some of your programs for different athletes. For example "How to run Bullmastiff for the Strongman Athlete" (Can the peak cycle be used as event prep? Should Strongmen do something other than normal bench?) I really like your programming but wonder if its worth my time investing in bench gains when what I really want is better placing in overhead events.

@HooDRidEWhiteY

Жыл бұрын

Hey fellas. I actually bought one of these mattresses using Bronleys code. It works. I'm a 6' 285# joocey boy and it's holding up well.

In the early 70s our Dad taught my brother and me starting with the clean and press. We used cast iron plates from a concrete floor, so we also learned to lower under control. Dad got the equipment as a teen, just after WW II, and our exercises were from a book published in the 1930s. We started by progressing reps from 6 to 12, then started again from 6 with more weight. We did a fair amount of messing around in addition to our programmed lifts. 50 years later I still favor fast floor to overhead lifts, slow eccentrics, and adding reps before weight. What a long, strange trip it's been...

@noone-pg4lr

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool I love working out with my dad

@simak2391

10 ай бұрын

​@@noone-pg4lrI'm trying to get my dad to do more lifting instead of just running on the treadmill and doing a couple of machine excercises aimlessly with way too little weight. He's 65 but in relatively good shape still, so I'm trying to encourage him to keep it that way. He's got a lot of incorrect beliefs about some excercises or positions being dangerous for whatever reason the media or some friend of his has portrayed them to be. Anyway, I got him to machine chest press last week. He tried it a couple of months ago with horrible form and said it felt weird in his shoulder so he was reluctant to try it again, until he did. Now he likes it. Go figure 😂

@Jafmanz

26 күн бұрын

What an excellent thing your dad did for you. I’m doing exactly this with my 3 children tomorrow.

It doesnt matter if you are bulking or cutting , just keep going to the gym !!

@vdantr3635

Жыл бұрын

That seems simple but is in fact one of the best pieces of advice ever given

@TheGreasyGamer

8 ай бұрын

💯 when I started I was skinny fat, I would fixate so hard on rather I should bulk or cut that I would forget the most important part, go to the fucking gym

@HerculesFit

8 ай бұрын

THIS!

@olddirtybastiat3915

8 ай бұрын

Can you please explain? I always thought staying in a caloric surplus/deficit would matter when you are building your goal physique

@ztanx4528

4 ай бұрын

​@@olddirtybastiat3915you have probably gotten an answer by now, but if not, here it is: you are correct. What he meant is that whenever you are in that caloric surplus/deficit, you should be consistent with the gym. Not that just going to the gym will do the bulking/cuttibg for you.

Yeah I've always thought that a beginner in bodybuilding and powerlifting should have pretty similar looking programs to begin with. Its about building underlying strength, size, cardiovascular fitness/conditioning and habits.

In the beginning I had lost 90 pounds, from 305 to 215, after getting sober since I am an alcoholic. I got tired of eating 2000 or less calories a day and didnt like the deflated look I had. I discovered that lifting would not only fill me out, but I would be able to eat a lot more. I got hooked quick! Being an addict my addictive personality isn't solely for drugs or alcohol. In the beginning everything I did worked, and with 6 months or more at Planet Fitness I got to about 230 with decent gains. The gym is incredibly lacking though so I went on to Anytime Fitness. I did well there and added about another 10 pounds, but I got greedy thinking is should be able to keep adding weight every week and hurt my shoulder. Covid hit and with no gym, a hurt shoulder, and keeping my appetite from lifting... I got much fatter and soft. No I'm 16 weeks into a recomp and learning I can't do the big 3 twice a week plus hypertrophy work, powerbuilding, afterward. I have to swap compounds in my second push, pull, or leg day and limit the effort to just one or two hard sets per compound.

You always got great information with nice detail. I love the story's and humor that you throw in. Thx for the info.

i tried your kong program and figured it wasnt for me, but i incorporated the behind the neck push press as a pressing variation and its really really fun so thanks for that

Needed this.

Another great video!!! It's so true about your social circle!!! it really helps to be around other people no matter the discipline, at least for me it is one of the things that keeps me going, gym bros and gals are so friendly too :)

superstructured , comprehensive ,100% the way i remember my formal training . Really helping me through the weeds of getting back to competency and more !

Love your videos bro. I’m 38 and I’m trying to build my strength back up after getting out shape for way to long. I appreciate your videos very much. Been going at it for a few months working out in my garage! I always check out your videos for good content.

Pure gold Bromley, kudos 👍

i agree with almost everything said, except for when he said if you start a sport at 4 you’ll hate it by the time you’re twelve, i started bjj at 4, always loved it and it opened the door for other sports like wrestling and football

I Just found your channel dude and I gotta say I love it, you're content is very informative and well researched .

Excellent video man. Really enjoyed listening to this

Always enjoy the videos 👍

I love your videos. Just started watching you and I love the knowledge you share. Thanks

By far, this guy has The Best lifting videos on KZread. Very informative and bits of humor. 👍

14:50 nice just got my new program thank you sir

Hey Bromley, thank you for the direction! Really needing it right about now.

Incredible advice that I cannot believe is free to hear, all novice and almost all intermediate lifters would benefit from watching this. I think a good thing to note in this video is, especially for new lifters, having them understand that this is JUST the lifting part. They still need to eat and sleep properly to have the most success! I love your channel and I love your work, keep it up!

Btw, speaking of step loading, I just bumped into an article Andy Baker wrote a couple years ago called “Building Training Volume for the Advanced Strength Athlete.” He’s got a wonderfully written portion on step loading - even though he doesn’t call it that. Now that I’ve watched the whole thing, you picked up some good momentum in this video but then it was as though someone pulled the plug before it was done. I was really digging the psychological piece and the reasons why one would go with one of the four families of methods. You alluded to the need for some special and advanced when the time was right. You started diving into the four families of methods and why one might go a certain our if they were a beginner. And then that was it. I’d be curious to see the rest of the story where you address when an advanced person would go to the barbell-only part. Or just what an advanced person would be getting into in general. Numbers-wise, I’m stuck between intermediate and advanced land, but I’ve been handling barbells for 25 years and have some miles on me. And I’ve got limited time. I was hoping to see what someone with some miles and limited time and high aspirations fits into these. Just a thought for the ideas bank in case your video ideas start slowing down later on. Thanks for doing these, you’ve been on fire lately.

W vid, keeping this in mind when writing my next programs

Great, solid advice.

LETSSSS GOOOO new Bromley video

Long long time ago, when I was 15 years old back in mid-90s, I just started to do... Well, something. I tried to follow what my older step-brother (who actually brought me to the gym the first time) did, and just took from there. Sure he and other gym members helped me with technique, etc., but I'd like to say that at least 80 % was something I just learned on my own. Trying out what felt good and gave results. Started to experiment and work, learn from mistakes and successes.

So much good sense in this video! Especially the bit about the dangers of forcing kids into specialization are a young age.

Lots of newly released content. Awesome 👍🏻

I've been training 13 years and I still run the Texas Method for a but every year, I've never not gotten at least a little bit stronger doing it and then I have new 5 rep maxes to start a new training cycle off of.

Thanks, Bromley for sharing your knowledge and insights. I’ve learned more from you about methodology than any trainer I’ve worked with and any book I’ve read. Your breakdowns are practical and sensible, and especially appreciated is how you cut through the cults of cr*p and orient again and again to what just works.

Legend !

Also a video idea: how do we get our SOs in the gym. Kinda need to rethink everything, when the easiest bench i can think would be just the bar, but she cant even one rep it. Put her on machine work and slowly progressing to suuuuper light dumbell work in this case. But with every movement on her full body 2x a week plan it really makes you rethink how to plan for a beginner who never touched metal amd also has a widely different physiology as a woman.

@BluegillGreg

Жыл бұрын

I have a technique bar that weighs 15 pounds and a pair of 5 pound technique plates. The bar can handle 150 pounds of plates. There are also 15 kg weightlifting and 35 pound powerlifting women's bars out there. Both my York technique bar and my girlfriend's Vulcan technique bar are good. Hers is prettier. ; )

15:10 activated my fight or flight response. IYKYK

Good honest and intelligent content

Can you do a video like this for early / late intermediate as well? You can call it “The Crossroads” or “Enter the Labyrinth” 😎

My favorite part of every Bromley vid is when he flips the white board and it's just filled with numbers and charts. It's like a powerlifting boob drop... 🤣🤣

I am intermidiate but still currently so lost 😂 I watched so many videos of how programming (all from your channel) also did bullmastiff, but also others like smolov Jr, a hardcore Russian routine. But also some amrap based programs. Basically I liked many aspects of each from the programs, but of course those are general programs, I want my own individual version. And the nightmare begins with the perfect split 😂 current Favorit for the hypertrophie block (volume based) is full body / upper / lower / full body.

I started in my highschool weightroom, with a mix of friends and teammates. This was before youtube, and it was a lot of messing around and scavenging information from books and magazines. I probably still have my Arnold's Encyclopedia and also hand written notes from someone elses Super Squats lying around somewhere. It really was just trying stuff to see if it works and then keep doing it until it stops working and moving on to something else.

Alex, your book "base strength" gave me so much - thank you for introducing us to all this concepts and facets of training! Bullmastiff did wonders for me. But now i want to know what's next, should i run it again, just switch developmental and bodybuilding exercises, or it would be better to run another program, like bodybuilding program? Bullmastiff kept me busy for 18 weeks, but on the macro level, on the scale of one year, how should my periodization look like? How and when to switch between different programs?

@lukasprudky816

Жыл бұрын

you should be very fine running Bullmastiff again (base phase at least). Nothing wrong with that, could be nice to introduce some different forms of developmental exercises for SBD. Just to switch things up (from the fun side of things), introduce novel stimulus and so on. Could actually be beneficial because you know what to improve on from the first run through. You know your weaknesses and strengths. No need to really change a program if it's at least "bearable". I'm currently on my deload week before testing my 1RMs. I would honestly run it again myself but I would maybe fasten up the peaking phase (I'm not an competitive athlete in PL, just wanted to try the peaking phase for fun), from 9 to 4-5 weeks just to get to the higher intensity type of things for one block (basically one month). But this is my own preference because I'm not a competitive PL. I'm so glad that I have some experience with the autoregulation from Bullmastiff, works wonders. The only thing I didn't really like on the whole program was the peaking phase. I don't know if the auto regulation method is the right thing to do in that phase (first 6 weeks are okay, but the last 3 weeks of the hardest work it doesn't seem that great to me, I wasn't able to get to the intensity I would expect from the last weeks of peak). Most of my last heavy working sets (they were all over 100% of my 1RM thanks to all the reps I did before) are in the 5-6 rep range. Yeah for sure it means that I got way, way stronger thanks to Bullmastiff (I really think that it's fucking good) but I think that it might hurt me when I'm gonna be testing my 1RMs because I never really got used to the really low reps (1s, 2s, 3s) with super, super high intensity. Let's see how this thing goes in the next week.

@abysswalker9765

Жыл бұрын

@@lukasprudky816 Thanks for the thoughtful answer man. I had the same experience in the peaking phase - I did a +30kg PR deadlift and did that weight for 5 reps, but after that I just couldn't lift more weight even for one rep. On the other hand, I had a huge +30kg squat PR in one max rep test day. I was too greedy on the bench, added only 15 kg to previous 1 RM, but I wanted more, so I took too much weight and sprained my shoulder... That also had educational value too, to be honest

@ukaszkos8233

11 ай бұрын

"Peak strength" contains information and recommendations about progression from novice to advanced. IMO, it's more useful than "Base strength".

My first experience with training was in 1973 with a DP barbell set from Wards and Bruce Randall's book. With respect to Mr. Randall's accomplishments, it wasn't a very good book. I understand now that he was beholden to his employer (DP) and the point of the book was to highlight the barbell set. Kids today have no idea how fortunate they are to have channels like yours.

Great explanation! You have on😢e of the very best channels.

The best lifting channel. And low key one of the most humorous.

the content has been top tier

I liked your comment towards the end about modality. I guess im a power builder but I’m terrible at things like basketball because I’m super overweight. But that’s what my friends want to play so I gotta lol

Just did the minimalist peaking program from Base Strength for 6 weeks and put like 10% on all my maxes so im very happy. I didnt understand how to peak properly before.

@chief8079

Жыл бұрын

What were your numbers before and after the program? Did you bulk or maintain during the program?

@billybobbritt433

Жыл бұрын

@Chief S/B/D/OHP started at 365/285/405/180 and now it's 405/315/455/195. Also my weight is about the same the first 3 weeks I was bulking and the last 3 weeks I was cutting. I had lifted heavy before but never dropped out all the volume and accessories so that made a big difference

Such a nice video

My fitness starting point where I was doing something regularly, multiple times per week was after I broke my ankle and my girlfriend broke up with me but we had to keep living together because of money stuff. So spending hours in the gym was preferable to being at home. Started off about 30 with boxing, and doing rowing for my cardio while my ankle was recovering. Then did some weights stuff very very wrong. (Not dangerous wrong) When the pandemic happened I moved onto running and calisthenics with rings with some boxing specific conditioning. Then got seriously into running and doing strength and hypertrophy training. Now I don't have time to do anything seriously due to a baby and another one on the way so just doing what I can trying to keep things maintained until my time opens up again.

Currently finishing up jeff nippard ultimate ppl he released. Really loving it so far, seen good strength and size gains (even with hypergonadism). Looking for a follow u hypertrophie program, cant decide between kong and ravage. Both seem nice. Like to hit the gym 5x a week, 1h for intense work and be done for.

Nice to see a return to the whiteboard

Wish I saw this two years ago when I first started. Wasted so much time doing barbell work when I wanted hypertrophy as my main goal.

I made the best progress of my life on greyskull variants. Currently been doing conjugate which I know you are not a fan of but John Schafer is a proponent of conjugate and I’m making good progress with it to.

@bondedcarbon

Жыл бұрын

I also made great gains on greyskull coming out of beginner phase with a couple of accessories thrown in, pull-ups, rows, curls, tricep pushdowns and that was mostly it

magnificent

Genuinely curious of your take on this from a bodybuilding aspect (know its not necessarily your preferred field). What is the best program in your opinion for a fat loss phase? Know youve mentioned kong works great when in a caloric surplus but was curious on what you would do for a client or yourself doing a cut

Question(s). Where do you stand on the straight bar/hex bar for deadlifts? Can you do one and excel at the other? I want to deadlift but I also want to be able to perform the best when it comes to the Army PT test. We use the hex. I know that’s a very dry down and dirty question line.

So many right answers 🪝

Great vid.

hey Bromley, have you done a video about jim wiliams? ive read his book and its very interesting but kind of confusing to me.. I didn't understand his formula (could be because I'm not used to the imperial system). i love your videos because you explain these complicated programs very eloquently and make them easy to understand lol.

@ArmageddonTXT

Жыл бұрын

for example i couldnt find an example for his lying shoulder shrug

I have been watching a bunch of your programming videos recently. I am jumping back into powerlifting style training, and I needed a good program. Settled on 5/3/1 with some modifications. I am going to run it for a couple of months, and then I am going to try the Candito Six Week.

I am a big nerd: I almost like programming as much as lifting. I do powerbuilding 5 days/week. For strength I use the max effort method and heavy singles, density training (cluster set of singles and breathing squat) and a bit of wave periodization. The bodybuilding part of my program is 3/4 of my volume: I keep it simple with double progression and everything to failure. My friends say that my program is far too complicated and that my volume and intensity are overkill and dangerous. Maybe I can do that only because I am a beginner (1st year of lifting) but it is fun and I am happy with the strength and size gains.

@lukaposeidon8490

Жыл бұрын

How is it possible to do double progression and every set to failure at the same time?

@RazgrizDuTTA

Жыл бұрын

@@lukaposeidon8490 If I go beyond my target rep range on the first set and I am able to stay at least in the target rep range for the subsequent sets, I go up in weight next workout. Maybe it is not strictly speaking double progression?

@lashedandscorned

8 ай бұрын

It's not overkill/dangerous if you have proper deload. When it comes to strength work on compound lifts, you have to worry about CNS fatigue in addition to muscle recovery. When it comes to accessory movements & bodybuilding work on the other hand, you only need to worry about muscle recovery. Do high volume, and your body will adapt & gain the endurance needed (as long as you're not doing over the top/ridiculously high volume, obviously). Wave periodization is great for managing recovery/fatigue when it comes to deadlifts.

Lets frigging go! 🔥Big Al Bromley in the house!

I am in favour of starting with bodyweight exercise. Master your bodyweight before lifting weights. I m recovering my strength in calisthenics that I lost after several years of not doing any strength training. After that I am starting a hibrid program so I am more well rounded.

Using Meso Hassona, a gold medalist in weightlifting, as the visual for "sitting on the side lines" is wild.

Bro, if you shut your bedroom lights off, it will be easier to sleep. 👍🏻 Ps: bear mattresses are great!

I wanna build strongman but am kinda stuck in my apartment atm. Was thinking about getting a straight pre set bar just for some variation because I’ve plateaued with dumb bells. Any help from fellow more advanced strongman and power lifters would be appreciated. Space is my limiting factor not time or weight.

Can we get an olympic weightlifting video?

I don’t even need a new mattress but I want one now

Dropping truth bombs

I have been powerlifting for 3 years now my lifts are deadlift 340kg squat 275kg bench press 155kg paused Finished up on Bromleys bullmastif base and peak phase program, got a 15kg pr on deadlift and a 10kg pr on squats. looking for a new program to start I am not sure I want something that emphasises both squat and deadlifts as I want to reach a 300kg squat as well as maintain and gain a little on my deadlift.

@lmk3182

Жыл бұрын

Just wondering what bodyweight is that at?

@Joseph_Michael223

Жыл бұрын

@@lmk3182 110kg

“Set a baseline and go” has helped me out a lot. I can’t remember my newby gainz. How do you guys spell newby? Noobie? Nooby? Idk

@a-a-rondavis9438

Жыл бұрын

Newbie. Sometimes called Noob gains.

Hi Bromley, random question, where is this empire barbell forum you’ve spoken about in past videos. I’ve tried to find a website or Facebook group, but haven’t found anything.

@drinkinouttacups2665

7 ай бұрын

Meatspin

Once again. Bromley is head and shoulders above 90% of YT fitness

Anyone else have issues with leg press? I can deadlift 405 for 2 but struggle with leg press

Thanks for showing Clarence doing 170kg when 16 year old and 230kg when 17 year old.

Shoop

I started doing 100 push ups, 100 squats and 100 sit-uts every day for 2 or 3 months i feel until i realized that i can´t go farther with that.

Artificially weak may be the best insult I’ve ever heard

I have gainful employment, make everyone laugh, I'm fairly jacked, and girls still don't want me........cause I'm bald! 😭😭😭😭😭

You need to update your sponsored link fyi

@AlexanderBromley

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

Idk man. You dont need to overcomplicate everyting. RPE, RIR, percentages, progressions, etc. Just lift harder than the last time and thats it. If I do benchpress 4x10 with 100 kilos, thats 4000 kilos lifted. Next workout I need to lift more. So I can just do more than 40 total reps with 100 kilos. For example 12,10,10,10 reps. Thats literally it.

@Isaiah_McIntosh

4 ай бұрын

You'll run yourself into the ground without being able to recover eventually with that approach. This approach characterizes beginner lifting and not much else.

Is Kong a Hypertrophy program?

Who is in the thumbnail?

@14:28 "dont copy" as my eyes light up like a teenage school girl on SQ/BP DL/OHP SQ/BP followed by some isolation movements

Im 140 pounds and can squat 255 for 8 reps am i still a novice since i cant squat 315

@utgardkraft1412

Жыл бұрын

When you stop making measureable gains from week to week you arent a novice anymore... At least in my book.

😂 think like the avatar tree

Would you consider doing a blog? Sometimes Im very interested in what you have to say, but just don't have the time to watch a 30 minute video. It would be great if I could read it instead

8:22

The idea of someone deadlifting 405 their very first time makes me want to die

@Isaiah_McIntosh

9 ай бұрын

Rondell hunte was a 600 deadlifter first time 😅. Elites are different bruh. I thought I was hot shit cause it took me 2 weeks to deadlift 385, now a little under 3 months for 460.

His in laws watching the mattress part 🙄

Aikido lul

Interesting. Construction workers dont do sumo.

Did I just see Destiny deadlift in a Bromley video 😂. My man

A lot of people can really benefit from going into the gym and figuring out what they like, a lot of people sell themselves on pursuing a specialized goal ahead of time, but why should you buy before you try??!

Girls care about your body.

Social circle lmao

When do you share your steroid protocol?

@_d0ser

9 ай бұрын

He's currently off-cycle. He made several videos about it. But you shouldn't copy some else's steroid cycle, you should work with doctors to ensure you're limiting the damage the steroids will do as best as you can.

As the father of several extremely successful life-long athletes, I wholeheartedly disagree with your opinions on youth athletes.

@AlexanderBromley

Жыл бұрын

Every parent thinks they know better than the professionals, but "father of athlete" is not a profession or academic major. Theres reasons you might have had success where others wouldnt have and, unless you study those differences professionally, you won't have any way to recognize them. If your kids didn't get burnt out or get injured, count yourself lucky your kids were who they were; it wasn't your brilliant methods, it's because they were outliers.

l find and try this full body training scheme but it is very hard to complete 1 Squat 6 to 8 / 3 sets Superset biceps curls 8 to 12 2 GoodMoring 6 to 8 / 3 sets seperset triceps push down 8 to 12 3 Bench press 6 to 8 / 3 sets Superset Lying Cable Hamstring Curl+ one leg calve rases 8 to 12 4 ChinUps 6 to 8 / 3 sets Superset triceps Behind Neck Cable Extension 8 to 12 5 Over Head Press 6 to 8 / 3 sets Superset Seated Incline Dumbbell Bicep Curl 8 to 12 / 3 sets 6 Inverted Rows 6 to 8 / 3 sets superset trening Neck 8 to 12 / 3 sets 7 Abs 8 to 12 / 3 sets superset DUMBBELLS wrist curl + wirst extantion .

0:22 Gotta be the biggest cope ive ever heard. I really hope he was joking there.

@jahimuddin2306

Жыл бұрын

It is the truth.

@3ncore706

Жыл бұрын

@@jahimuddin2306 Lies

@3ncore706

Жыл бұрын

@@jahimuddin2306 Dont get me wrong women dont care about abs either. They only care about your looks (face and height for the most part)

@jahimuddin2306

Жыл бұрын

@@3ncore706, How many bodies do you have?

@AlexanderBromley

Жыл бұрын

Basic social competence is a billion times more useful in attracting a woman than the superficial wealth and status bullshit red pillers obsess over. And its 10x easier to get.

Muscle mommies are so gross.

Only cowards did the chores that their parents would made up. We all had sex when we were 15,16 years of age. In order for behavior to be wrong or immoral it needs to have negatice effect on society. If everyone has a lot of sexual partners before marriage and uses contraceptives there are no unwanted pregnancies, there is no spreading of diseases, there is no negative effect on society. Only a coward would let their parents stop them from habing sex at 15 years of age. If they are stronger than you and beat you up then call the authorities and make them face consequences of their actions. We all played sports and hanged out with friends on most days when we were 15 16 years of age. We all stayed up until 3 AM at Friday and Saturday night, we all got drunk for special occasions such as New Year. None of that has any negative effect on health nor on society. Getting drunk occasionally has no measurably bad impact on health either.