Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

3/26/24

Psoas stretch w/ side bends
Bird Dogs
Cat Camel
KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts

Kabuki Trapbar RDL
145x10 hi handles
145x5,8,8,8 RDL from floor
195,245,295x1 conventional from floor

BW Squats

Squat, Buffalo bar
55x5,5,10
105x5
155x1

Glute Bridges on heels
BW 2x20

Nothing exciting, but I was happy to have no issues pulling a plate & kept it under 300. Heard a couple pops when I squat 155, nothing unusual but decided to leave on a good note so I can come back healthy in a few days to progress. I also tried to keep from getting anything actually worked so I will remain loose.

ART doc was really happy with everything and we’re of the exact same mind on the path forward for me. Wants me doing some Pallof Presses & a QL drill as well for a bit. He said my progress was exceptional, but he also wasn’t surprised since it was me specifically

5 nights using the CPAP straight now. We’re becoming fast friends!
 
SkRaw85 said:
Does the machine bug the wife at all? (Prob less than snoring)
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No, it is dead silent. I asked her yesterday and she said she doesn’t even know it’s on or not except when she can see the hose connected to my mask.

Luna G3 APAP LG3600

I was also never really a snorer, as long as I stayed on my stomach. That’s what people don’t realize unless they get educated - you don’t need to be noisy to be having frequent breathing discrepancies that are costing recovery.

Seth Albersworth basically said in a video on tips for bigger lifters “if you’re over 200lbs and you don’t have a CPAP, then you’re a dork who doesn’t really care anything about your powerlifting progress. I know 181s who benefit from their CPAP”. That was something that hit home for me - why am I avoiding something that will actually extend my life AND help my lifting?

I saw a PubMed article last night showing people typically gain up to 5lbs over a period, especially women, when adding a CPAP. But it’s always all LBM, not fat. They suspect increased IGF1 from better endogenous GH secretion at night.
 
Hyde said:
No, it is dead silent. I asked her yesterday and she said she doesn’t even know it’s on or not except when she can see the hose connected to my mask.

Luna G3 APAP LG3600

I was also never really a snorer, as long as I stayed on my stomach. That’s what people don’t realize unless they get educated - you don’t need to be noisy to be having frequent breathing discrepancies that are costing recovery.

Seth Albersworth basically said in a video on tips for bigger lifters “if you’re over 200lbs and you don’t have a CPAP, then you’re a dork who doesn’t really care anything about your powerlifting progress. I know 181s who benefit from their CPAP”. That was something that hit home for me - why am I avoiding something that will actually extend my life AND help my lifting?

I saw a PubMed article last night showing people typically gain up to 5lbs over a period, especially women, when adding a CPAP. But it’s always all LBM, not fat. They suspect increased IGF1 from better endogenous GH secretion at night.
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I can’t remember did insurance cover the cost of the sleep study minus a co pay or something similar?
 
akboom87 said:
I can’t remember did insurance cover the cost of the sleep study minus a co pay or something similar?
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I didn’t even submit my insurance (but you can, even for the study); I wanted it off the record and without any interference, waiting on approval/denials, etc.

I just paid $189 for a home sleep study, it arrived next week, did it that night, and had results 90 minutes later with my prescription. Ordered a CPAP and mask that afternoon with a code for $189 off the bundle since I got my study through them (Gem Sleep). Less than 2 weeks and $1,087 out the door.

You could also get the study and use the script to get a pre-owned unit for cheaper from a different website.
 
Hyde said:
I didn’t even submit my insurance (but you can, even for the study); I wanted it off the record and without any interference, waiting on approval/denials, etc.

I just paid $189 for a home sleep study, it arrived next week, did it that night, and had results 90 minutes later with my prescription. Ordered a CPAP and mask that afternoon with a code for $189 off the bundle since I got my study through them (Gem Sleep). Less than 2 weeks and $1,087 out the door.

You could also get the study and use the script to get a pre-owned unit for cheaper from a different website.
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Oh shoot for 189 and a home study yeah that’s not bad at all!
 
akboom87 said:
Oh shoot for 189 and a home study yeah that’s not bad at all!
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Put on the watch, slip the connected pulse oximeter onto your finger, download the app & turn on your phone’s Bluetooth. Press start when you go lights out, sleep normally, and stop/submit when you’re ready to get up. I was super impressed how simple they made it.
 
Man I did a sleep study when I was military, the day/night after pulling 48 hour guard duty. Of course I passed the hell out at like 730pm and slept for 12 hours perfectly.

My wife always tells me that unless I'm dead exhausted, I stop breathing in my sleep and gasp, woke her up every other day or so. Maybe I should look into this.
 
I almost pulled the trigger on a new one from Craigslist the other day. Was doing research on it and it had been recalled (this one recalled and new machine sent out) and after the recall still had problems. When I say problems I mean toxins being released as the foam breaks down. Needless to say I did not buy. I’m 100% checking out gem sleep in the coming weeks. Thanks brother

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I lied. Ordered the sleep test just now lol.

HOP40 discount code saves ya $40!

Thanks Hyde, I’ve been stressing this a little bit.
 
SkRaw85 said:
I almost pulled the trigger on a new one from Craigslist the other day. Was doing research on it and it had been recalled (this one recalled and new machine sent out) and after the recall still had problems. When I say problems I mean toxins being released as the foam breaks down. Needless to say I did not buy. I’m 100% checking out gem sleep in the coming weeks. Thanks brother

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6 nights in now & glad I got it! I was worried it may feel like a prison sentence when I got it, but I almost view it as a comfort item now that it helps me sleep better.
 
SkRaw85 said:
Does the machine bug the wife at all? (Prob less than snoring)
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My wife would be asleep before I even pushed the on button lol

Hyde said:
I was also never really a snorer, as long as I stayed on my stomach.
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not even at your heavier weights? that was the big trigger for me, is I was NEVER a snorer until I broke 200lbs. I started making the connection with the sleep apnea that crept in around Dec with my PR deadlifts.
 
Dustin07 said:
My wife would be asleep before I even pushed the on button lol



not even at your heavier weights? that was the big trigger for me, is I was NEVER a snorer until I broke 200lbs. I started making the connection with the sleep apnea that crept in around Dec with my PR deadlifts.
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lol that’s funny man, my wife does conk out easily too! But I am not kidding when I say the machine is silent, so even a light sleeper won’t notice.

I will always snore when on my back (without the machine), but I don’t believe ever otherwise. I just wake up a lot so I probably struggle to breathe.

I can say this last push to bench 405, I was miserable laying down at night. I felt like I was always trying to find a position for my head on the pillow laying on my stomach where I felt like I could breathe. It was like my delts and traps were colliding with my neck/chin. This was 265-270lb range.

I have a long neck. I honestly have no idea how actual fat people live in their own bodies; I would simply stop eating before I would tolerate that.
 
3/27/24
BW 248.8

Psoas stretch w/ side bends
Cat Camel
Pallof Press
Band Pullaparts, Serratus activation, triceps

Bench
45x15,5
95,135,185,225x5
255,285,305x1
255x5,6,7,8

NG Wide Lat Pulldown
70,110,140x12
160x10
180x8
200x6

Seated Cable Low Row
100x20
140x20,15

Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
30 2x12

First real benchpress in a couple weeks, and it felt heavy. So I took my time & things slowly felt stronger every set. Didn’t try to set the world on fire; now is not yet the time to push. Just happy to comp bench with no back pain!
 
I had watched the vid you posted on another thread about bench technique. Excellent vids btw. Do you lift in a federation that requires your heels to be in contact w the floor?
 
Hyde said:
I can say this last push to bench 405, I was miserable laying down at night. I felt like I was always trying to find a position for my head on the pillow laying on my stomach where I felt like I could breathe. It was like my delts and traps were colliding with my neck/chin. This was 265-270lb range.
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I believe it. I'm a bit more... flexible? now at this weight. I was sleeping in a very weird position the last half of 2023 trying to find a place where my arms and shoulders would both fit lol
 
PolishHamm3r77 said:
I had watched the vid you posted on another thread about bench technique. Excellent vids btw. Do you lift in a federation that requires your heels to be in contact w the floor?
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No, that’s elitist nonsense. As long as the lifter can keep part of both feet in contact with the floor it’s a good lift.

That being said, I personally bench with flat feet. A stable base is necessary for a big bench, and that lets me drive my traps into the bench without raising my butt up.
 
Good seeing how much you like the CPAP. I guess I need to see if I can't get a sleep study scheduled, but will have to go through insurance to get it done. Sounds like when I do this I should expect a delay from red tape BS.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Good seeing how much you like the CPAP. I guess I need to see if I can't get a sleep study scheduled, but will have to go through insurance to get it done. Sounds like when I do this I should expect a delay from red tape BS.
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Better late than never. Especially if you aren’t taking GH, this is something that would benefit your prep. Better sleep, better fat loss.
 
Hyde said:
No, that’s elitist nonsense. As long as the lifter can keep part of both feet in contact with the floor it’s a good lift.

That being said, I personally bench with flat feet. A stable base is necessary for a big bench, and that lets me drive my traps into the bench without raising my butt up.
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Nice, I benched yest using all the cues from the video. I’m on a scheduled deload this week but I was still sucking wind from bracing, loading onto my traps, and trying to make my chest “reach” for the bar. I have alligator arms and this technique really shortened my range of motion. Again, excellent info!!!
 
3/29/24

Psoas stretch w/ side bends
Bird Dogs
Pallof Press
Band Pullaparts
KB Suitcase Carries
Band Rotator/Angels
Band QL Activation
KB One-leg Deadlift
RFE Split Squat
BW Squat

Squat, Duffalo bar
55,105,155,205,255x5
+deadlift belt
305,335x1

GM, Duffalo bar
55x15
105,125,145,165x12 beltless

Plate-loaded Leg Extension
45,90,115,140x15

Plate-loaded Lying Leg Curl
90x12
115 3x6

You might say, ‘That sure is a lot of crap before getting down to business’. But I would say, ‘I put 180lbs on my squat from 3 days ago.’ At that rate, I should squat 875 in 9 more days No pain, no problems, confidence returning - onwards!
 
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I legitimately don’t know what they are or what they’re going to do to me, but I’m going to eat them - for duty & humanity! For science! 🧪

#betatesting #drjekyll #hopeitsnotalaxative
 
Hyde said:
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I legitimately don’t know what they are or what they’re going to do to me, but I’m going to eat them - for duty & humanity! For science! 🧪

#betatesting #drjekyll #hopeitsnotalaxative
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All at once!!! Don’t be a sissy!!! …….what could go wrong. Al jokes a side, what are those?
 
malin said:
All at once!!! Don’t be a sissy!!! …….what could go wrong. Al jokes a side, what are those?
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I am not kidding when I say I don’t know at all, beyond large gel caps that I am to take 1 each morning or preWO for the first week. If that is tolerated fine, I will go to 2/day next week.

Mysterious, ain’t it??
 
You're a Supplemental Man of Mystery!
 
Hyde said:
I am not kidding when I say I don’t know at all, beyond large gel caps that I am to take 1 each morning or preWO for the first week. If that is tolerated fine, I will go to 2/day next week.

Mysterious, ain’t it??
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So … you were out and about and some dude you don’t know, ran in to you and staffed the baggy in your packet and ran away ….. $hit like that happens to me all the time….
 
malin said:
So … you were out and about and some dude you don’t know, ran in to you and staffed the baggy in your packet and ran away ….. $hit like that happens to me all the time….
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lol no a company I trust shipped it me to test drive - primarily because I have a fairly sensitive gut, so they want to make sure it’s copacetic before it goes live.
 
Hyde said:
lol no a company I trust shipped it me to test drive - primarily because I have a fairly sensitive gut, so they want to make sure it’s copacetic before it goes live.
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That’s pretty cool . you are a right guy for a job , can you elaborate about it without going it to much detail, is it a pre, muscle builder, gray area staff ( i hope it is a gray area staff, that is the most exciting staff lol). Making super soldiers kind of staff...
 
Hyde said:
3/29/24

Psoas stretch w/ side bends
Bird Dogs
Pallof Press
Band Pullaparts
KB Suitcase Carries
Band Rotator/Angels
Band QL Activation
KB One-leg Deadlift
RFE Split Squat
BW Squat

Squat, Duffalo bar
55,105,155,205,255x5
+deadlift belt
305,335x1

GM, Duffalo bar
55x15
105,125,145,165x12 beltless

Plate-loaded Leg Extension
45,90,115,140x15

Plate-loaded Lying Leg Curl
90x12
115 3x6

You might say, ‘That sure is a lot of crap before getting down to business’. But I would say, ‘I put 180lbs on my squat from 3 days ago.’ At that rate, I should squat 875 in 9 more days No pain, no problems, confidence returning - onwards!
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Moving along quite nicely!
 
Hyde said:
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I legitimately don’t know what they are or what they’re going to do to me, but I’m going to eat them - for duty & humanity! For science! 🧪

#betatesting #drjekyll #hopeitsnotalaxative
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That's not sketchy at all.

Maybe it's the Clear, but in pill form?!
 
malin said:
That’s pretty cool . you are a right guy for a job , can you elaborate about it without going it to much detail, is it a pre, muscle builder, gray area staff ( i hope it is a gray area staff, that is the most exciting staff lol). Making super soldiers kind of staff...
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All I was told is it may support recomposition; potential for muscle and strength and/or fat loss.

Strength and muscle have been creeping down lately - my cruise dose of 180 is simply not cutting it, especially now that training has been so compromised in recent weeks overall. So if things turn around at all, I will definitely notice.

malin said:
Extra 65lb on a squad in a first month or a bust.....
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Segansational said:
That's not sketchy at all.

Maybe it's the Clear, but in pill form?!
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Bro if it is and I start smashing personal records, I sure won’t be complaining
 
Day 2 of “The Clear” Capsules
BW 248.0

Yesterday took first dose mid afternoon inbetween meals. No particulars noticed.

Today took my capsule fasted around 7:30, about half an hour after waking (I take my Nattokinase first since it’s not well absorbed in the presence of other things). Fasted until 12:30pm and noticed occasionally burping up a VERY distinct taste - maybe like an alcohol? Anyway, no acid reflux or stomach discomfort of any kind, no bowel movements triggered, no complaints.
 
Hyde said:
I am not kidding when I say I don’t know at all, beyond large gel caps that I am to take 1 each morning or preWO for the first week. If that is tolerated fine, I will go to 2/day next week.

Mysterious, ain’t it??
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Hope u haven’t signed up to one of those studies on Facebook…
 
3/31/24

Band Pullaparts, Angels, Flyes, Presses
Cable Tri & Lats

Bench
45x10
135,185,225x5
275,315,325x1
275x6 2-board
275x6 1-board
275x6 1/2-board
275x6 touch

Low Incline DB Bench
50 3x25

Cable Tri Pressdown
40x50,30,20

ss w/ Band Pullaparts
Monstermini 3x35

Pallof Press
Shoulder stretches
Psoas stretch w/ side bends
Pec stretches

A good day of benching - feeling like things are beginning to move in the right direction again for that lift. Hope everyone had a happy Easter!
 
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Good luck with the supplement testing. Curious to see the effects, they will have to be noticeable for you to figure it out since they didn't tell you what to expect. I like that process, it takes the placebo effect out of the equation.
 
Hyde said:
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I legitimately don’t know what they are or what they’re going to do to me, but I’m going to eat them - for duty & humanity! For science! 🧪

#betatesting #drjekyll #hopeitsnotalaxative
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Hopefully it’s not anything with side effects.
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Day 4 of “The Clear” Capsules
BW 249.6

Weight bump is purely due to yesterday’s Easter ham; I’m actually amazed I didn’t see even 2lbs bloat off that meal. My aunt is a tremendous cook! This morning I looked leaner, so I think I just managed to fill up with no spillover.

I have noticed the unique burps every day besides the first. I was surprised I did yesterday when I took it with my preWO bagel.
Had very good pumps that session; pecs were ballooned up & it was hard to get my 100 reps of Pressdowns finished. I do not use any explicit pump agents. Wondering if I will notice a trend, or just a one-of?
 
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