Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

[MrKleen73]

I should have done left arm seated/incline Db work at least but I was feeling very defeated after not being able to use my right hand already at all.

Yeah, and that is okay too. Sometimes going home and licking wounds is the right thing to do.

 

[Hyde]

Yeah, and that is okay too. Sometimes going home and licking wounds is the right thing to do.

I did just that. Went and had a nice meal with family. Fasted for 18 hours. I took this morning off training and slept 10.5 hours, and I will train solo tonight on my own time. Deadlifts with straps!

 

[MrKleen73]

I did just that. Went and had a nice meal with family. Fasted for 18 hours. I took this morning off training and slept 10.5 hours, and I will train solo tonight on my own time. Deadlifts with straps!

Nice! Hopefully the deads go well. Do you use the figure 8 straps or the regular ones? I have a set of regular I haven't used in years. I have the versa grips that I use most of the time for things, and then got some figure 8 straps too. I like them almost as much as my versa grips. Although for most things I don't use any of them. I used my versa's yesterday after crushing my brachialis and they saved the workout. Before that seems like it has been months for those, and just recently used the figure 8s when I ripped my callous off. Anyway, if you use regular wraps, you might want to give the figure 8 ones a try if you get the chance, I like them because they are easier to use, and they are pretty cheap too.

 

[MrKleen73]

PS... I REALLY MISS DEADLIFTING!!!

 

[Hyde]

Nice! Hopefully the deads go well. Do you use the figure 8 straps or the regular ones? I have a set of regular I haven't used in years. I have the versa grips that I use most of the time for things, and then got some figure 8 straps too. I like them almost as much as my versa grips. Although for most things I don't use any of them. I used my versa's yesterday after crushing my brachialis and they saved the workout. Before that seems like it has been months for those, and just recently used the figure 8s when I ripped my callous off. Anyway, if you use regular wraps, you might want to give the figure 8 ones a try if you get the chance, I like them because they are easier to use, and they are pretty cheap too.

Well I am not a strapped deadlifter by trade, so regulars do work very well for me. However I used my gf’s figure 8s last week to start getting used to them. You can’t beat an 8 of the perfect size, but you have to have the right size as well as a different for axle deadlifting.

Tonight I will have to use regulars since they’re in her gym bag.

 

[MrKleen73]

Well I am not a strapped deadlifter by trade, so regulars do work very well for me. However I used my gf’s figure 8s last week to start getting used to them. You can’t beat an 8 of the perfect size, but you have to have the right size as well as a different for axle deadlifting.

Tonight I will have to use regulars since they’re in her gym bag.

Yeah me either. I can work up to a triple at 405 with a double overhand grip, but the following sets need to be strapped or not enough grip left to do much. However for my body's sake I strap up and stay with double overhand instead of doing a lot of training mixed grip once over 405. When I do mixed grip training I try to switch grips each work set finishing on my stronger side. When doing that I will switch grip after 365 to keep the hands fresh enough for more volume.

 

[Yomo]

not sure why, but I can't deadlift double overhand with straps to save my life...

 

[BennyMagoo79]

not sure why, but I can't deadlift double overhand with straps to save my life...

Me too. Feels like a deficit deadlift to me.

 

[MrKleen73]

not sure why, but I can't deadlift double overhand with straps to save my life...

Me too. Feels like a deficit deadlift to me.

I hated it with strap, it is very hard to get your belly full, and you can't really load any spring into it that way so it ain't easy. I lose my tightness then have to take a deep breath bent over and restricted... So less weight got moved. However with a good pair of Versa Grips, or the figure 8 strap you are not down there strapping up for long and don't lose all of the mental prep either. I would get so frustrated with straps and trying to get them on and even on the bar... Give it a shot with some versa grips or figure 8 straps. If not at least train your mixed grip sets alternating which is over and under. Otherwise you can create some imbalances.

 

[Hyde]

not sure why, but I can't deadlift double overhand with straps to save my life...

It’s not easier, and probably wouldn’t increase my rep total on this upcoming event, but it will protect my bicep that will already be getting worked on the husa/keg carry event, on the Hercules hold, and save it for the atlas stone.

 

[MrKleen73]

It’s not easier, and probably wouldn’t increase my rep total on this upcoming event, but it will protect my bicep that will already be getting worked on the husa/keg carry event, on the Hercules hold, and save it for the atlas stone.

The biceps issues is why I have stopped going over under as often in training. Both have had their moments, and one I frayed the biceps tendon a bit and that took me down for a while on a lot of things. So I try to do most training double overhand now. Sometimes though it is nice to just grip it and rip it! DAMN I miss deadlifting! GRRRR!!!!!

 

[Hyde]

08/13/18

Back Extension x30

Stiffbar Deadlift w straps
155x5
245,335x3
385,435,455,475x2

Isometric Pulls 2in below knees
225 3x3-4 seconds

Pendlay Rows
295 5x6

Cable Hi Rows to Chest w squeeze
Stack 5x8

BB RDL
225 5x12 wanted to die

Shirt was totally soaked through by the end of the 100 minutes. Cut out 100 reps each of rowing & curls, but that’s what happens when you try to use a lightweight pro women’s routine with superior genetics as a 220 man not on cycle lol.

 

[Yomo]

It’s not easier, and probably wouldn’t increase my rep total on this upcoming event, but it will protect my bicep that will already be getting worked on the husa/keg carry event, on the Hercules hold, and save it for the atlas stone.

it may not necessarily make the lift easier, but for most with grip issues, it allows completion of a lift they may have likely failed otherwise...

luckily I've also never had bicep strain issues...I always do a bunch of banded hammer curls before I deadlift, and make sure wrists are straight, and elbows/triceps are locked at all times and have yet to have grip be a limiting factor, which only means I'm not strong enough yet, lol.

 

[MrKleen73]

Nice work!!!

 

[Hyde]

Nice work!!!

Thank you - the pulls moved really well. It may not look like the most, but I was wrecked after it.

https://youtu.be/82orAnzFuE8

 

[Hyde]

Wonder when the gf will let me bust this open... the suspense is killing me.

 

[Hyde]

08/15/18

Back Extension x30

Bench
45,95,145,195,235x5

CG 2board
255 2x6
275 2x4

10” Log Strict Press
122 2x8
132 2x8

Ez Bar Front Raises
60 5x8

Standing Cable Low Row to ribcage
Stack 5x8

Alt Db Crossbody Raises ss w/ Laterals ss w/ Incline Chest-supported Db Rows
25 5x12
25 5x8
80 5x8

Rope Facepulls
140 5x8

Tri Pressdown
55xtons of quick sets of 12-15

Rope Cable Curl
40,50,60,70,80,90x10

Nothing amazing; just got in and did the work that needed doing. Benching is crazy painful, but 145 hurts my hand same as 275 so I tried to use the pain to drive my intensity. Strapped my hand to most of the accessories and pushed through.

 

[tyga tyga]

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Wonder when the gf will let me bust this open... the suspense is killing me.

Bro, just open it and say they shipped it like that . Then when she says, “imma call/email” just say, “nah, it’s here and opened lest just use it”

... nailed it...

 

[Hyde]

Bro, just open it and say they shipped it like that . Then when she says, “imma call/email” just say, “nah, it’s here and opened lest just use it”

... nailed it...

Sounds like you’ve refined this technique!

 

[Studhorse]

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Wonder when the gf will let me bust this open... the suspense is killing me.

Just bust it out and carry some stones.

 

[Hyde]

Just bust it out and carry some stones.

We did open it last night! Just to touch it - it is definitely someone’s best rip-off of Spider Tack’s formula, which we love but is $35/big tub. This Cerberus stuff is free to her as a sponsored athlete, so we’re excited to try it.

 

[Hyde]

08/16/18

Back Ext x30

Parallel Boxsquat
45,135,225,295x3
345,375,395x6

Beltsquat
70/side 3x8, 1x16

GHR
5x8 EMOM

Single Leg Lying Curl “slow”
60 3x12

Leg Extensions
100 6x12

Sandbagged my beltsquat and leg extensions and skipped lunges, but honestly I was just excited to do them pain free so I kept em light. Plus I’m not trying to be dead in 48 hours when I have to load stones!

 

[Hyde]

Pro Tip: Don’t ever train strongman events before a bodybuilding show/photo shoot/beach weekend

On the plus side, the delt swelling on your CDB arm will make you look bigger with your shirt on!

 

[Hyde]

08/18/18

Keg Carry 65ft, upright running down & sideways coming back after pick
200
240x2 runs - 27 seconds HUGE PR

540lb Frame Hold
28 seconds, 27 seconds

Globe CDB
104x3
114 5x2 with many barely missed 3rd reps

Atlas Stones
175x3
215,235x2
+tacky
268x3+1 to only 48”
215x5

Awesome day, soaked through 3 shirts over the 4 hours it took. Gym was very hot and the garage wasn’t any better. Very happy with my keg times as they were essentially comp weight. Stones the focus was just reaching absolute triple extension every possible rep since I’ll be loading to a 52” bar come comp - comp weight is ~260.

 

[tyga tyga]

Congrats on the timed PR fam! Bet that bruise looks a little more narley today!

 

[Hyde]

https://youtu.be/bjJdurEaLgs

Always choose the sword! It is rarely easy, but it will always be worth it.

 

[Hyde]

8/19/18

Mobility, stretching, prehab

Seated Db OHP (left only)
35,45,55x12
65x10
75x7
85x5

Standing Overhead DB Tri Extension vs Monsterband (left only)
20x15
30x10
40x10
band only 3x15

Laying KB Rolling Tri Extension (left only)
35 3x12

Kb Pullover & CG Press Supersets
2 sets with 35, 3 sets with 53, volume

Cable Flyes
30,50x15
60x4x10

Single-arm Cable Tri Pressdown
3x25

Right hand still can’t press but making progress. Did what I could with my db arm, broke a sweat, caught a pump.

 

[Hyde]

08/20/18

Back Extension x30

Stiffbar Deadlift
135x6
225,315,365x3
+straps
415x2
445x4
465x3
485x2

Isometric Deadlift 2” below knees
225 3x6 seconds

Chest-Supported Rows
160 4x10

Assisted Pull-ups
Light Band 4x10

Pulldowns ss w/ Cable Mid Row
4x10 each - 170/stack (200)

GHR
5x10
1x20

Killer session; deadlift has felt stronger the last couple weeks. 485 was easier than 465 and I could have kept going handily if needed. Was able to use my grip on 315 and 365 so that’s coming back alright.

 

[MrKleen73]

Congrats on the PR! Good to hear grip is improving!

 

[Hyde]

Congrats on the PR! Good to hear grip is improving!

I have had some serious shin splints the last couple days from running the keg in my flat cushion-less Reebok Nanos, but I’m glad to know what I’m capable of! This weekend I’ll use some cushy running shoes to practice lighter since I’ll be a week out, then use the grippy flat shoes again at the show.

I can’t wait to be able to bench again lol

 

[MrKleen73]

I have had some serious shin splints the last couple days from running the keg in my flat cushion-less Reebok Nanos, but I’m glad to know what I’m capable of! This weekend I’ll use some cushy running shoes to practice lighter since I’ll be a week out, then use the grippy flat shoes again at the show.

I can’t wait to be able to bench again lol

Yeah being bruised right there just sucks!!!

 

[Hyde]

Yeah being bruised right there just sucks!!!

Maybe it’s in my head but I think the pain is getting worse, not better. Today is my last day trying to use it for any pressing - I am going to coast my anterior upper body strength through the show to rest it.

08/22/18

10” Log Strictpress from pins
vs 37lb chains that fully come off floor
72,112x3
137 3x5

Open Top Fat Handle Circus DB (leftie only)
55,75x3
85,95 2x3

Standing DB Strictpress (leftie only)
60 4x10

Db Laterals ss w/ Cable Facepulls
25 4x10 / 110-140 4x10

Overhead Cable Tri Extension
100 4x10, 2x20

Alt DB Crossovers
25 4x10

Had to avoid a handful of movements but the 2 most important things still happened: my static overhead power is maintained for now, and technique on this very difficult Db was better than ever. No missed reps and getting better for sure.

 

[MrKleen73]

Hate to hear that the hand feels like it is getting worse. Are you icing it regularly?

 

[Hyde]

Hate to hear that the hand feels like it is getting worse. Are you icing it regularly?

Nope, but it doesn’t hurt unless you press on the outside half of the palm. It’s not swollen or bruised or anything. Basically ONLY pressing is a real pain. And the grip of my outer hand is considerably weaker, but I have a lot of closed thumb grip strength at least.

 

[Hyde]

08/23/18

SSB Parallel Boxsquat
62,152,242,292x3
342,372x5
392x1+2 (blacking out pretty bad)

Axle Glute Bridges
135 4x10

Beltsquat mimicking Sumo Deadlift
90/side 2x10
100/side 2x10

Heavy Band Pullthrus
4x20

Lying Leg Curls
130 4x10

Pull-ups
7x4 rebuilding grip

BB Stepups to low box
105 4x10/leg

Every set of SSB I was starting to black out worse as it got heavier - gf wondered if a nerve may be getting pinched by the different bar. She also mentioned I looked cold and had goosebumps, so perhaps blood sugar? Anyway, hit virtually same numbers as last week on a much tougher bar & legs are trashed. I really liked the Sumo simulation on the beltsquat!

 

[MrKleen73]

Yeah blacking out with 400lbs on your back is no bueno!!! I agree, it could be blood sugar with those symptoms.

 

[Hyde]

Yeah blacking out with 400lbs on your back is no bueno!!! I agree, it could be blood sugar with those symptoms.

Didn’t do anything differently than usual as far as nutrition timing goes, and no GDAs or anything at play, so it doesn’t make sense - but I did wake up very cold and felt generally fatigued for no reason, so who knows. More importantly I got my squat in while resting my shoulder for CDB tomorrow.

Bodyweight is holding at 222.4 for now (don’t want to get lighter til after comp).

Started CJC1295w/DAC last night, 2mg in a 1ml bac water via slinpin subq. Very first ever pin, let alone peptides. Couldn’t believe how easy it was, and with the super long half-life I can take a shot every 6 days. Still taking the 10mg Mk677 & 100mcg Huperzine A per night orally. I have felt like I am recovering better since just the low-dose MK. Excited to see what low dose CJC & MK combo can do for recovery. Slept 10.5 hours last night.

 

[Hyde]

08/25/18 - One Week Out, full light run-thru

200lb Keg Carry 65ft
1 down like Husafelt
1 back traditional sideways keg
1 full run

Frame Hold
450lbs to RPE8

Stiffbar Deadlift Ladder
325 3 singles mixed grip, then 4 quick reps w straps

Stone over 52” bar
180 2x2

Globe Circus Db
85x3
105,115x2
120 2x1

Feeling pretty ready for next weekend. Seems like the trick for circus Db is gonna be intensity. Had a few misses at 120, then smoked it when I got pissed off.

 

[Hyde]

08/26/18

Db Lateral/Front/Rear Raises Superset
15s x10
20s 2x10

Kb Incline Bench
12,16,20,24,28kg x10

Kb Floor Press
32kg 2x6 nope, painful

Cable Flyes, high attachment
40,50,60,70x10

Cable Flyes, mid attachment
50 2x10
60 2x10

Cable Presses, mid attachment
60 4x10

Overhead Cable Tri Extension
90x20
100 2x15
110,120,130x10

Trained solo after sleeping later and was in & out in 50 min like a true bro. Just avoided loading my palm and got a mean pump.

 

[Hyde]

08/27/18

SSB Parallel Boxsquat, EMOM
vs Average bands
62,152x3
202 2x3
252 4x2
302 2x2

BB Rows from pins
195x15
225x12
245x10
265x8

Rope Cable Rows high attachment
Stack x15,12,10,8

Rope Cable Rows low attachment
Stack x15,12,10,8

Inverted Rows
12,12,10,10,8,8

Ez Bar Curls slow & strict
60 3x12

Alt Db Hammercurls strict
30 3x12

Pull-ups
5x4

Did sumo-stance dynamic boxsquat in lieu of deadlifts to keep conditioning while better promoting recovery for this weekend.

Got my post weighin loading food for Friday: Gatorade, plain bagels, Hershey’s frosting, Kraft mac n cheese, Simply Strawberry Lemonade, a Digiorno Meatlover’s for a night cap. There will probably be some soft tacos in there too.

Ps, I think I have a sushi problem

 

[MrKleen73]

Sounds like an enjoyable night of grubbing!

 

[Hyde]

Sounds like an enjoyable night of grubbing!

It always is. I can almost taste it now ?

On that note, I feel like I’ve been eating a lot but still holding weight well, and pumps have been noticeably bigger in the gym - wondering if the higher IGF-1 levels from the CJC/MK combo are responsible?

Hand is basically only in pain if I try to press weights - it’s definitely healing finally.

 

[MrKleen73]

It always is. I can almost taste it now ��

On that note, I feel like I’ve been eating a lot but still holding weight well, and pumps have been noticeably bigger in the gym - wondering if the higher IGF-1 levels from the CJC/MK combo are responsible?

Hand is basically only in pain if I try to press weights - it’s definitely healing finally.

Very likely that is the case with the IGF-1 being a factor their.

 

[Hyde]

Anyone interested in my thoughts, I am logging Performax’s new StimMax here:

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305754

 

[tyga tyga]

Looks similar to my Friday night “meal’ aka eat whatevz from 7pm until I pass out lol

 

[Hyde]

Looks similar to my Friday night “meal’ aka eat whatevz from 7pm until I pass out lol

Lol it’s pretty calculated. There is very little fat and only carbs I very easily digest to promote muscle saturation/rehydration. The drink is cane sugar, not fructose. There will also be a rotation of sweet/savory to keep the food going down easy, and then pizza for the finisher because I can’t eat when sleeping so the fats get more calories in.

If cutting real amounts of weight I would be using jasmine rice & soy sauce with potassium tabs in lieu of mac n cheese, but I will be trimming 5lbs or less for this weighin.

 

[MrKleen73]

Lol it’s pretty calculated. There is very little fat and only carbs I very easily digest to promote muscle saturation/rehydration. The drink is cane sugar, not fructose. There will also be a rotation of sweet/savory to keep the food going down easy, and then pizza for the finisher because I can’t eat when sleeping so the fats get more calories in.

If cutting real amounts of weight I would be using jasmine rice & soy sauce with potassium tabs in lieu of mac n cheese, but I will be trimming 5lbs or less for this weighin.

Have you thought about adding glycerin to that to help with rehydration?

 

[Hyde]

Have you thought about adding glycerin to that to help with rehydration?

In JM Blakley’s Secrets of Bodyweight Manipulation articles, he basically says that he never found it to make an appreciable difference in the end result of rehydration for him, and overdoing it gives some guys problems.

If you had 2 hour weighins like the IPF, it makes more sense. My bodyweight today, after a Chinese buffet yesterday, was 223.4 this morning, so I’m basically at weight. I mean I only had 3 plates, one sushi, one fried, one fruit/dessert, but damn I am processing things well right now.

 

[tyga tyga]

That can only mean one thing









More sushi

 

[Hyde]

That can only mean one thing









More sushi

Bahahaha I actually drove to my favorite restaurant, an all you can eat made to order place for $14+tip. But I forgot they’re closed on Mondays, so I went for the low-grade at the Chinese buffet down the road. I will not be denied