Hyde’s Strength Odyssey
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Hyde
Legend
No I haven’t but I hope they work for me. I cannot load the ones at the commercial gym due to height/how it’s built (since I don’t have a dip belt) but the lower reverse hyper would be perfect for me to pinch dbs between my knees or wear my chains to load it.
Thanks for the reminder! Maybe tomorrow or Tuesday I will try it. I’m excited.
Hyde
Legend
You know I’ve never invested in one because dips normally aren’t something I can tolerate for multiple weeks in a row, but I’m hoping that maybe has changed some!
theswede
Active member
It’s harder for us “big boys” man! When I see a guy over 220 repping big on dips or pull-ups, utter the words “beast mode.”
Hyde
Legend
Went to look back at my Friday training and it was missing from my log. Nothing exciting, coolest thing was a set of 10 dips with a 55lb db pinched between my knees 
Yesterday we rented a pontoon boat and took the family out on the lake for the day since it was an observed holiday. Everyone had a nice time in the sun & the breeze, including the baby! Little guy was bobbing around in his floaty with his daddy, just kicking away like he was born to swim.
Pounded food but still didn’t keep up with all the swimming and sun, so I was wiped when I got to the gym last night and kept it easy:
7/5/21
BW 239.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Feet-Up DB Bench
55,65,75x25
85x17
95x12 or 13
alt w/ Rope Cable Facepulls
55 4x25
Plate-loaded Seated OHP
45,90/side x12
115 3x8
Cable Tricep Pressdown
44 x50,30,20 short rests
No more Masteron this past Sunday (had been cruising 100 mast e & 120 test e/wk the last 2 weeks). Bumping test to 150mg/wk solo for the moment. Need to get bloodwork first to make sure I’m safe to cruise with EQ added.
Yesterday we rented a pontoon boat and took the family out on the lake for the day since it was an observed holiday. Everyone had a nice time in the sun & the breeze, including the baby! Little guy was bobbing around in his floaty with his daddy, just kicking away like he was born to swim.
Pounded food but still didn’t keep up with all the swimming and sun, so I was wiped when I got to the gym last night and kept it easy:
7/5/21
BW 239.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Feet-Up DB Bench
55,65,75x25
85x17
95x12 or 13
alt w/ Rope Cable Facepulls
55 4x25
Plate-loaded Seated OHP
45,90/side x12
115 3x8
Cable Tricep Pressdown
44 x50,30,20 short rests
No more Masteron this past Sunday (had been cruising 100 mast e & 120 test e/wk the last 2 weeks). Bumping test to 150mg/wk solo for the moment. Need to get bloodwork first to make sure I’m safe to cruise with EQ added.
Hyde
Legend
I do too - my wife is the go-getter for coming up with ideas and they’re always a blast.
$150, and $22 for the 4.2 gallons of full-service gas (even with a 20% tip!). Slowest boat I’ve ever been on. When we got married in Florida it was $450 for a similarly sized craft, but that was nicer, faster, and most importantly in a tourist trap of beautiful blue clear gulf water. A lake in IL can’t really command prices like that, but that’s what makes it so accessible. Just a nice cruise and dip on a nice hot sunny day.
jinxie
Well-known member
Sounds like a nice holiday. Didn’t think guys your size could float, lol.
Way to make it to the gym, despite the day in the sun. That’s some pretty good volume for being wiped out!
And that set of 10 dips with a heavy plate from last Friday is damn impressive, particularly for a big dude!
Way to make it to the gym, despite the day in the sun. That’s some pretty good volume for being wiped out!
And that set of 10 dips with a heavy plate from last Friday is damn impressive, particularly for a big dude!
jinxie
Well-known member
Where in Florida? Gator here!
Hyde
Legend
I appreciate the compliment, but it’s not even 300 total lbs for 10 - need to get that up to 400x10!
I float just fine…with an inflatable device under my armpits
I basically jump off the boat and swim to shore and back, but treading water is exhausting. Using a floaty when I relax!
jinxie
Well-known member
I appreciate the compliment, but it’s not even 300 total lbs for 10 - need to get that up to 400x10!
I float just fine…with an inflatable device under my armpitsI basically jump off the boat and swim to shore and back, but treading water is exhausting. Using a floaty when I relax!
That’s a high bar, man. 10+ reps with +55 lbs is impressive to me; 15 to 20 reps with the +55 lbs would be extremely impressive. According to the calculators, 18 reps with 55 lbs is equivalent to a single rep of 464 lbs. That would equate to a decline press of well over 400 lbs, nothing to sneeze at.
Sets of 10 with +165 lbs would put you at the top of the haystack for guys your size and age. No doubt you could get there, but it would require a lot of focused dip work.
In any event, I look forward to seeing where these take you.
RegisterJr
Legend
We are renting a pontoon in the Keys in a couple weeks. $400/day.
It’s worth not taking ours down though.
I’m in Jacksonville, but a Seminole. Where are you?
It’s worth not taking ours down though.
I’m in Jacksonville, but a Seminole. Where are you?
jinxie
Well-known member
The Keys? One of my favorite places! I’m from Coral Gables/Miami, went to grad school at UF, and have been in the SF Bay Area for the last 26 years — my entire working career.
I won’t hold FSU against you.
Hyde
Legend
We chose Destin. Really enjoyed the gulf area after coming down for the wife to compete in ‘17 so we decided to get married on the sand there. It was perfect.
America’s Strongest Woman was in Miami in ‘19, and will be in Orlando this October, so we’re planning some beach time in Daytona & Jacksonville after that. Looking forward to seeing the NE for the first time.
Also been to Tampa, St Pete, & Bradenton.
jinxie
Well-known member
Destin is sweet. The gulf has way better beaches. Daytona is nice too.
Good luck to your wife in October!
BennyMagoo79
Well-known member
Went to look back at my Friday training and it was missing from my log. Nothing exciting, coolest thing was a set of 10 dips with a 55lb db pinched between my knees
Yesterday we rented a pontoon boat and took the family out on the lake for the day since it was an observed holiday. Everyone had a nice time in the sun & the breeze, including the baby! Little guy was bobbing around in his floaty with his daddy, just kicking away like he was born to swim.
Pounded food but still didn’t keep up with all the swimming and sun, so I was wiped when I got to the gym last night and kept it easy:
7/5/21
BW 239.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Feet-Up DB Bench
55,65,75x25
85x17
95x12 or 13
alt w/ Rope Cable Facepulls
55 4x25
Plate-loaded Seated OHP
45,90/side x12
115 3x8
Cable Tricep Pressdown
44 x50,30,20 short rests
No more Masteron this past Sunday (had been cruising 100 mast e & 120 test e/wk the last 2 weeks). Bumping test to 150mg/wk solo for the moment. Need to get bloodwork first to make sure I’m safe to cruise with EQ added.
Nice!
I miss those days when my kids were just little bubbas, feel like they slipped by too quickly.
Hyde
Legend
7/7/21
BW 240.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Underhand Lat Pulldown
99,141,187x12
V-Grip Chin-ups
BWx10
+60x3 +2 BW PR
+40x5
+20x7
BWx9
Plate-loaded Chest-supported Row
35,80/side x12
105 2x8
Machine Row
30,70,100,120,140x15
DB Hammercurls
22.5, 30x20
37.5x15
45,50x10
EZbar Reverse Curls
50 3x10, 30 sec rests
31st birthday today - got up early to knock out some back & biceps before we take my son to the walk-in pool this evening. I don’t think I’ve ever done a 300lb pull-up, so I pinched a 60lber between my knees & gave it hell: 3 reps was max effort! Happy to start the year off with a little PR of some kind.
BW 240.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Underhand Lat Pulldown
99,141,187x12
V-Grip Chin-ups
BWx10
+60x3 +2 BW PR
+40x5
+20x7
BWx9
Plate-loaded Chest-supported Row
35,80/side x12
105 2x8
Machine Row
30,70,100,120,140x15
DB Hammercurls
22.5, 30x20
37.5x15
45,50x10
EZbar Reverse Curls
50 3x10, 30 sec rests
31st birthday today - got up early to knock out some back & biceps before we take my son to the walk-in pool this evening. I don’t think I’ve ever done a 300lb pull-up, so I pinched a 60lber between my knees & gave it hell: 3 reps was max effort! Happy to start the year off with a little PR of some kind.
jinxie
Well-known member
theswede
Active member
jinxie
Well-known member
The june babies have the meat where it counts most, lol!
Hyde
Legend
Damn, that explains it - I got extra pec meat by mistake, when the original order actually called for extra pecker meat!
BennyMagoo79
Well-known member
Haha the nikko must have rubbed off!Damn, that explains it - I got extra pec meat by mistake, when the original order actually called for extra pecker meat!
Good thing though given the size of the serving you got!
Happy birthday mate!
MrKleen73
Legend
Happy Birthday @Hyde !!! Wow, I remember you as a "Young Lad" back in the day. It is hard to believe how much time has passed.
Also have you gone back and looked at any of your old posts and done a side by side from when you were trying to hit 200? Just seeing that comparison alone should be a nice birthday present.
Also have you gone back and looked at any of your old posts and done a side by side from when you were trying to hit 200? Just seeing that comparison alone should be a nice birthday present.
RegisterJr
Legend
Happy birthday!
Hyde
Legend
No I sure haven’t, but I ought to. There has been some definite progress made!
Segansational
Well-known member
Happy birthday dude!
Hyde
Legend
Thanks everyone. Been putting the extra food to good use with the gym the last three days straight. Did the back and bis Wednesday, lower body last night and pressing this morning.
7/8/21
BW 240.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Single-leg Deadlifts
Suitcase Carries
GHR
BW 3x15
Stationary Lunges
BW 3x15
Goblet Squats
BWx12
55x12
75 2x12
Laying Leg Curls
120x12
140 2x12
.………
7/9/21
BW 239.4
10 min walk
Cable Tri Ext, Rows, Facepulls
Seated DB OHP
40x25
50 2x18
Plate-loaded Incline Press
55x12
90,100,110x8
Weighted Dips
+25 3x15
Rear Delt Flye/Reverse Pec Deck
120x15
140 2x12
Will do today’s core training later. Felt like that would be more beneficial vs doing it only 12 hours after last night.
7/8/21
BW 240.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Single-leg Deadlifts
Suitcase Carries
GHR
BW 3x15
Stationary Lunges
BW 3x15
Goblet Squats
BWx12
55x12
75 2x12
Laying Leg Curls
120x12
140 2x12
.………
7/9/21
BW 239.4
10 min walk
Cable Tri Ext, Rows, Facepulls
Seated DB OHP
40x25
50 2x18
Plate-loaded Incline Press
55x12
90,100,110x8
Weighted Dips
+25 3x15
Rear Delt Flye/Reverse Pec Deck
120x15
140 2x12
Will do today’s core training later. Felt like that would be more beneficial vs doing it only 12 hours after last night.
Rocket3015
Legend
Damn, that explains it - I got extra pec meat by mistake, when the original order actually called for extra pecker meat!
Funny !!
Hyde
Legend
7/11/21
BW 239.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Paused Push-ups
2x25
ss w/ Rope Cable Facepulls
55 2x25
Seated DB OHP
45x20,15,15
Plate-Loaded Chest Press
45/side x10
70x8
90x6
115x4
135x3
160x2
170,180x1 PR
Feet-up DB Bench
80 2x25
90x13
Really enjoyed this. Today is 4 weeks since the meet and still avoiding a barbell, but wanted to lift something heavier so worked up a little on the chest press - I’ve never pressed 4 plates/side on any machine until today, so this was kind of an old longtime gym goal fulfilled. I had a little more in the tank, so I think I could have probably pressed 400lbs on this, but I left it at 360 for today and took the milestone.
Also got a 30 min walk with my son in this morning as well.
BW 239.0
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Paused Push-ups
2x25
ss w/ Rope Cable Facepulls
55 2x25
Seated DB OHP
45x20,15,15
Plate-Loaded Chest Press
45/side x10
70x8
90x6
115x4
135x3
160x2
170,180x1 PR
Feet-up DB Bench
80 2x25
90x13
Really enjoyed this. Today is 4 weeks since the meet and still avoiding a barbell, but wanted to lift something heavier so worked up a little on the chest press - I’ve never pressed 4 plates/side on any machine until today, so this was kind of an old longtime gym goal fulfilled. I had a little more in the tank, so I think I could have probably pressed 400lbs on this, but I left it at 360 for today and took the milestone.
Also got a 30 min walk with my son in this morning as well.
Rocket3015
Legend
I bet that walk was the best part of your day !
BennyMagoo79
Well-known member
Nice pressing mate!
Hyde
Legend
It was really great! The rain had finally stopped here so it was nice and cool. Just enjoyed the weather & walking, listening to a podcast in one ear & bubs cooing away in his stroller with the other looking out at the world.
jinxie
Well-known member
Not bad at all, hitting a PR while taking respite from the barbell! Sounds like a fun session.
Hyde
Legend
Made the decision to add EQ to my athletic HRT regiment to set up for more endurance several months down the line (when I am hopefully training harder to rebuild lower body power & skill and sessions will be longer). And also to see if it will allow me to stop using any AI; 150 test in conjunction with HCG twice a week still requires an 11mg exemestane tab once a week. Current protocol:
120/120mg/wk of test e & eq
250iu HCG 2x/wk
200-400mg l-carnitine/day
11mg exem/wk
This also sets me at 1mg of androgens weekly per lb/~2mg per kg, more in line with my goals. 150mg of test feels perfect for healthy replacement, but I need to also be moving towards my goals in an efficient manner.
120/120mg/wk of test e & eq
250iu HCG 2x/wk
200-400mg l-carnitine/day
11mg exem/wk
This also sets me at 1mg of androgens weekly per lb/~2mg per kg, more in line with my goals. 150mg of test feels perfect for healthy replacement, but I need to also be moving towards my goals in an efficient manner.
Whisky
Well-known member
I completely understand why Hyde is adding EQ as it aids his performance based goals (I believe via greater oxygen transport but I’m not a smart guy so could be wrong), however, that’s sports specific.
just my opinion but adding eq for more general health in a trt context wouldn’t be as optimal, the decrease in estrogen (unless 150mg has you high) wouldn’t be ideal and it will place a small extra stressor. If your looking for general health optimisation I’d consider a small dose of nandrolone bro. We produce it naturally so along with test it’s bio identical. At low doses it won’t affect prolactin or estrogen but will still benefit the joints.
just an idea anyway
MrKleen73
Legend
I like the way you think, and honestly have thought about this over and over too. Got to be honest adding in Eq ain't about health for me so much as a little boost to help me get back to former glory more quickly, but some low dose nandrolone would aid my connective tissue far more. I have just been a little worried about the other sides but no reason to if just a low level aid and not cycle levels.
BennyMagoo79
Well-known member
I was thinking about doing this too, but worried my dick won't work with nandrolone in the absence of tren.
Hyde
Legend
So some transparency and explanation here regarding my decision:
-I am extremely sensitive to 19-Nors or anything that causes prolactin elevation. I will lactate from my gland on my left side on Mk677 left totally unchecked - that sensitive.
-Deca at just 200mg for a month alongside 300mg test, using B6 at 300mg twice a day and some exemestane, I was realizing some sexual dysfunction by week 3. Not something I want to use for long periods.
-I will possibly use a blast involving trestolone or tren & aromatizing compounds whenever I hit the gas again, so having some residual AI metabolites & higher starting endurance will be welcome in the presence of those highly winding compounds (plus how generally winded you get when you grow too fast).
-I’m out of Masteron and have one vial of EQ 300 that I will probably never use as a primary anabolic, because there are generally better drugs whatever the need over EQ.
TLDR; I’m using up a vial I bought when I was less educated. Masteron makes more sense here, or primo if I was rich. And nandrolone makes me weiner softer.
Hyde
Legend
7/12/21
BW 237.6
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Lat Pulldowns
99,143,187x12
Pull-ups
5x7, 3x5
alt w/ Tricep Pressdowns
40x30
60,65,70,75,80x15
Cable Machine Row
120,140,150,160,170,180x12
Simple & effective: core work, vertical and horizontal rowing, with some extra volume for the horseshoes.
BW 237.6
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
Lat Pulldowns
99,143,187x12
Pull-ups
5x7, 3x5
alt w/ Tricep Pressdowns
40x30
60,65,70,75,80x15
Cable Machine Row
120,140,150,160,170,180x12
Simple & effective: core work, vertical and horizontal rowing, with some extra volume for the horseshoes.
Hyde
Legend
7/13/21
BW 236.4
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
KB Suitcase Carries, 50ft down & back
53x2 passes per hand
Push-ups
50,30,30
DB Curls
15,20,25x20
35x8 -> mechanical ds to hammercurls x10
Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
25x16,14,12
Grabbed a quick miniworkout in the garage on lunch. Brick by brick.
BW 236.4
10 min walk
McGill Big 3
KB Suitcase Carries, 50ft down & back
53x2 passes per hand
Push-ups
50,30,30
DB Curls
15,20,25x20
35x8 -> mechanical ds to hammercurls x10
Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
25x16,14,12
Grabbed a quick miniworkout in the garage on lunch. Brick by brick.
jinxie
Well-known member
Damn, these look pretty damn challenging with the demanding calisthenics mixed in. This is remarkable for such a big dude. I look forward to seeing how you’re looking and feeling after another month of this. Bravo.
Some of your training reminds me of this quote from Dave Tate:
"People have to get away from the dogma that it's all free weights or all machines. They can have sex. You can do both.”
But replace “they can have sex” with “they are like anal and vaginal,” lol.
Some of your training reminds me of this quote from Dave Tate:
"People have to get away from the dogma that it's all free weights or all machines. They can have sex. You can do both.”
But replace “they can have sex” with “they are like anal and vaginal,” lol.
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