Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

[jswain34]

Aint no questions about your depth in that pic up there bud. Beard on point too, if i may say so myself. Which one of those supps above was for BP again? Im too lazy to go searching through dante's IG again for it.

 

[Hyde]

Aint no questions about your depth in that pic up there bud. Beard on point too, if i may say so myself. Which one of those supps above was for BP again? Im too lazy to go searching through dante's IG again for it.

Haha ty. Carditone is what Dante advises as an actual bp control, which I am not taking yet (heartrate shopping this weekend was 117/87 loaded up on fat burners).

The Coq10 & Pycnogenol are for cardiovascular longevity, & Shilajit has many positive effects in the body and supercharges Coq10 levels in the body by slowing its breakdown. Pycnogenol is also for overall health & lowers bp on its own, which downstream helps kidneys over time.

 

[Hyde]

Bodyweight 211.6! Gonna be a 198er at this rate

Took fasted blood sugar levels twice with new non-expired strips: 103 & 102. Mk677 is without a doubt making me prediabetic. I have lost over 10% bodyweight, added at least 2 hours of LISS weekly, added fiber, lowered carbs & overall cals, increased focus on nutrient timing, added 500mg daily Berberine and it’s still creeping up.

Dropping it. Bumped T2 slightly from 500 to 600mcg as well.

 

[hairygrandpa]

Haha ty. Carditone is what Dante advises as an actual bp control, which I am not taking yet (heartrate shopping this weekend was 117/87 loaded up on fat burners).

The Coq10 & Pycnogenol are for cardiovascular longevity, & Shilajit has many positive effects in the body and supercharges Coq10 levels in the body by slowing its breakdown. Pycnogenol is also for overall health & lowers bp on its own, which downstream helps kidneys over time.

Pycnogenol at 300mg/d = dead to hemorrhoids. Awesome supplement!
Only supplement I'm taking right now is Black seed oil and L-carnosine. Good addition for my low dose test cruise.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322948.php

 

[Hyde]

05/03/19 - Day 12
BW 211.6

Laterals, Rear Laterals, Hammercurls, Flyes
5,10,15x15

Pulldown
70x15
100x12

Strict Press
45,75,95x5
115 5x10

Assisted Pull-ups
-40 5x10

Widegrip Bench
75,105x15
135 2x25

Single-arm Cable Tri Pressdown
20 2x25/arm overhand, then same under

Cable Curl
10x105

Really beginning to push the pressing and pull-ups and it feels great! Looks like I’m hardening up some in the mirror and definitely growing in the upper body. Legs beginning to show some detail as well. 2 more weeks to see what I can do!

 

[Hyde]

05/04/19 - Day 13
BW 210.8lbs

Deadlifts, stiffbar, conventional then sumo for each set listed
135x8
185,235,255x3
275 2x3
305x3

SSB Close-stance Hi Boxsquat
242 2x12, 1x20

Kinda depleted; falling asleep at the squat bar so shelved the minor accessory for tomorrow. Deadlifts were flying but grip needs a lot of rebuilding. Tried to keep the focus on quad hypertrophy with the boxsquat.

 

[jswain34]

Grip will come back quick id imagine. 1-3 sets of single arm bb rack pull holds for 10-15 seconds might be a good idea as an accessory for a bit though.

 

[Hyde]

Grip will come back quick id imagine. 1-3 sets of single arm bb rack pull holds for 10-15 seconds might be a good idea as an accessory for a bit though.

Yeah just some static holds is a good idea. I told myself I wouldn’t start touching any strongman implements until after the wedding, but that’s more moving stuff.

 

[Hyde]

Slept 12.5 hours last night and feeling better for it. Training 5 days a week and the 11KT has definitely cut into my sleep some.

40 minutes of fasted LISS today, followed by 5x15 on back extensions & 5x10 seated calves.

 

[Hyde]

05/06/19 - Day 15
BW 209.8

Strict Press
55x8
75,105x6
125 4x10

Assisted Pull-ups
-30 5x10

Widegrip Benchpress
75,115x15
145 2x25

DB Curls
5,10 2x15
15 2x12

DB Rear Delt Raises
10x20
15 2x20

Swissbar CG Reverse Curl
33x11+6+5 rest pause

Bodyfat keeps dropping & strength is coming back! Really starting to have to push hard on all my lifts, and it feels great to be able to do so.

 

[Hyde]

Also, some new heeled shoes to play with on bench, ohp & loading:

 

[jswain34]

Ooooh nice. Whats the heel on those guys? Let me know how you like em. Been thinking about snagging a new pair of olys. My wei-ruis (or however tf you spell it) are starting to get pretty beat up and i wanna switch to a 0.6 inch heel vs the 3/4 inch.

 

[Hyde]

Ooooh nice. Whats the heel on those guys? Let me know how you like em. Been thinking about snagging a new pair of olys. My wei-ruis (or however tf you spell it) are starting to get pretty beat up and i wanna switch to a 0.6 inch heel vs the 3/4 inch.

It’s pretty big; I’ll have to measure later. I mainly got them for bench, but also to try on yoke and loading. Chad always wore lifters for yoke and he could walk a grand beltless on any given day so it wasn’t hurting him any.

 

[Hyde]

05/07/19 - Day 16

GHR
2x15

Squat
55x6
145,235,285x3
345 4x2, 1x8

RDL
185,205x15

RDLs basically made me wanna puke, so hypers and calves will be done tomorrow. Squat felt like hot garbage until the last double, then I was able to shift gears and smashed the 5th Set. Hammies already sore.

Yesterday bumped Clen to 60mcg and added 500mg Epiandrosterone to help with fatigue. Looking for a few more lbs of weightloss still.

 

[MrKleen73]

Sounds like you are making some great strides toward your goals.

 

[Hyde]

Sounds like you are making some great strides toward your goals.

Everything is slowly moving in the right direction - life is good!

 

[Hyde]

05/08/19 - Day 17

Speed Bench
45x10
95,115,135x5
155 5x3

Seated Military
45,95,115x5
135,145,150x8

Incline DB Press
40,50x20

BB Row
115x10
155 3x15

Back Extensions
+25 5x10

Standing DC Calves
60x11 (2 sec flex top, 15 sec stretch bottom)

Taking the power back! One day at a time

 

[Hyde]

211.2lbs today. Fasted glucose down to 96 from 103 a week ago since dropping MK677.

No training today, just extra cardio. Fasting at least for the workday, if I can go the entire day I will but if I get rundown (likely) I will have one big meal before bed.

 

[jswain34]

Thats interesting mk upped your fasting bs by almost 10 pts.

How long have you been on the berberine/blue sugar consistently? And have you just been doing 1 weekly 24 hr fast? Or still daily IFing?

 

[MrKleen73]

Good stuff on the BG levels coming down. Good to see you being able to push things too.

 

[BennyMagoo79]

Nice work Hyde. You have 2019 by the balls dude.

 

[Hyde]

Thats interesting mk upped your fasting bs by almost 10 pts.

How long have you been on the berberine/blue sugar consistently? And have you just been doing 1 weekly 24 hr fast? Or still daily IFing?

I think 8 weeks at 500mg/day, with half that usage prior at least on average. I have not done any full days of fasting since the week of that, and rarely any IF - maybe one day a week. Doesn’t really work out when training first thing in the morning 5 days a week. But I’m smart enough to know training frequently in a caloric deficit will get me a better body than training less and fasting more.

People who fast more than they focus on lifting usually look like that, it appears to me.

Good stuff on the BG levels coming down. Good to see you being able to push things too.

Yeah it feels good getting back into some real work. It’s kinda funny when people seemed surprised what I am already lifting - like they forgot what they saw me doing just 4 months ago!

Nice work Hyde. You have 2019 by the balls dude.

I am looking to make it my strongest year yet!

 

[Hyde]

05/10/19 - Day 19
BW 211.4

Strict OHP
45x10
75,95x5
115x3
135 4x10

Bench
45,95,135x10
165 4x10

Pull-ups
6,8,8

Lats were still crispy from Wednesday but I wanted to at least play around with some pull-ups. No issues, so I will keep pushing them harder. New bench shoes have about 1” lift and felt fine.

Overall, body is feeling run down since the weights have been going up with this high frequency and calories are under maintenance. Thankfully no training tomorrow - time with family for a graduation and Mother’s Day!

 

[MrKleen73]

Good stuff. Man what is with the Like button being gone. It was the most important button on the board other than "Post Reply". Nobody has time to respond to everything they read, a nice Like allowed people to know you were following and appreciated the log even if you didn't have anything to add... I sure hope it comes back!

 

[Hyde]

Good stuff. Man what is with the Like button being gone. It was the most important button on the board other than "Post Reply". Nobody has time to respond to everything they read, a nice Like allowed people to know you were following and appreciated the log even if you didn't have anything to add... I sure hope it comes back!

I wish I could like this comment

 

[Matthersby]

Good stuff. Man what is with the Like button being gone. It was the most important button on the board other than "Post Reply". Nobody has time to respond to everything they read, a nice Like allowed people to know you were following and appreciated the log even if you didn't have anything to add... I sure hope it comes back!

I completely agree. Other than to learn, I’m here for support and accountability. But far above all else, to support and encourage the only friends with these kinds of goals I have. The like button was a great way to tell you ‘good job’ or ‘we’re paying attention’
Nobody in my life understands these goals I have like you guys do.
Hope they bring it back.

 

[hairygrandpa]

Good stuff. Man what is with the Like button being gone. It was the most important button on the board other than "Post Reply". Nobody has time to respond to everything they read, a nice Like allowed people to know you were following and appreciated the log even if you didn't have anything to add... I sure hope it comes back!

I completely agree. Other than to learn, I’m here for support and accountability. But far above all else, to support and encourage the only friends with these kinds of goals I have. The like button was a great way to tell you ‘good job’ or ‘we’re paying attention’
Nobody in my life understands these goals I have like you guys do.
Hope they bring it back.

^^^Signed!

 

[Hyde]

05/12/19 - Day 21
BW 210.6

Deadlift, every set conv then repeated sumo
135x5
225,275,325,355,385x3

4” Blockpulls
305x15 conv, then another 15 sumo

Back Extensions
5x16

No belt, used straps after the first set of 355. Everything moved pretty easily, not really working hard just getting some progressively heavier work in. Need to start practicing Hookgrip again because I wasn’t doing so hot the couple sets I used it on.

Yesterday was great to see the family, and got 40 minutes of cardio in yesterday evening at least after being in the car all day. Clen bumped to 80mcg daily on Friday I believe. Multiple family members yesterday and folks at the gym today were commenting how much leaner I am compared to last winter, so it’s nice people can see the results.

 

[Hyde]

05/13/19 - Day 22
BW 211.6

Strict OHP
45x10
65,85x5
105,125x3
145 3x8

Pull-ups
4-5x8

Bench
45x10
95,125,155x5
175 3x10

Barbell Skullcrushers
65,75,85x12

DB Curls
10x20
15 2x12, 1x8

Continuing to raise the weight on the bar steadily. Physique is looking better as well. Getting pumped for this weekend! ️

 

[jswain34]

Your pressing is getting back up to snuff pretty quick. Is the big day this weekend?!

 

[Hyde]

Your pressing is getting back up to snuff pretty quick. Is the big day this weekend?!

Yes indeed - really excited!

208.8lbs this morning:

This is as lean as I’ve been in 6 years, at 15lbs heavier than last time, so this is about as beach ready as you’re gonna see this ol’ boy

 

[Yomo]

well...I found my new desktop wallpaper.

 

[jswain34]

well...I found my new desktop wallpaper.

And thats awesome Hyde. Super happy for you both! You guys had the look of true lovebirds when i met you for that meet, so im not at all surprised!

 

[Hyde]

well...I found my new desktop wallpaper.

Lol make sure you save it; me as a 198er hasn’t happened since I had colitis!

And thats awesome Hyde. Super happy for you both! You guys had the look of true lovebirds when i met you for that meet, so im not at all surprised!

Yeah I have never wanted to be married to anyone else at all. This one is very different. They say you when you know, you’ll know, and there’s nobody I’d rather spend my time with.

Having a mean handoff on bench is a plus as well

 

[SkRaw85]

Ohhhh man it’s almost go time! Stoked for ya buddy! Plus you’re all looking like a model and ****, I hope you get back to eating post wedding
Killing it as per yuuuuge!

 

[Hyde]

Ohhhh man it’s almost go time! Stoked for ya buddy! Plus you’re all looking like a model and ****, I hope you get back to eating post wedding
Killing it as per yuuuuge!

Man I would like to - sucks being so weak! But losing 30lbs will do that. Ready for some doughnuts

 

[Hyde]

05/15/19 - Day 24
BW 209.0

Squat
45x10
135x5
225,275,315x3
350 4x2, 1x8

Back Extensions
+35 5x10

DC Stretcher Calves
70x10 (2 sec hold at top, 15 sec stretch at bottom)

Too little food or sleep yesterday, and hitting this squat took everything from me - but I did it. Triceps were still too trashed to press, and honestly I had nothing left to give. Time to get ready to head to the beach and relax with my bride

 

[jswain34]

Awesome! I know i dont need to say it, but, enjoy yourself brotha! Time for some high quality R&R.

 

[hairygrandpa]

Wow! Great shape! Is over there summer time already?

 

[Hyde]

Thank you both!

Wow! Great shape! Is over there summer time already?

Springtime still, but Florida is much closer to Banana Land than where I live - very humid, and tropical plants like palm trees grow well.

 

[MrKleen73]

Looking great @Hyde!

 

[Hyde]

So this happened...

Awesome trip, perfect sunny weather every day and ocean breeze at a beachfront condo on Okaloosa Island. Family, food, fun - couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Lots of time at the beach, partying poolside, went boating in the bay, walking the harbor, sunrises, moonlit crab catching, family dinners, just non-stop good time.

Feeling very blessed!

 

[BOSSMAN]

Very nice...congrats!!

 

[SkRaw85]

Got yourself a new all time PR!!!! Congrats man! Best wishes to you both

 

[jswain34]

Awww man thats an awesome picture. Congrats again!

And moonlit crab catching! That sounds amazing...not that the other things dont lol but something about the crab catching gets me going i guess

 

[hairygrandpa]

So this happened...

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Awesome trip, perfect sunny weather every day and ocean breeze at a beachfront condo on Okaloosa Island. Family, food, fun - couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Lots of time at the beach, partying poolside, went boating in the bay, walking the harbor, sunrises, moonlit crab catching, family dinners, just non-stop good time.

Feeling very blessed!

What? Congrats! Sort of a sneaky wedding without spending a fortune on guests. Well done!

 

[Yomo]

Congrats Bro! ...life doesn't get much better than you described!

 

[Hyde]

Thank you everyone! We couldn’t be happier!

Awww man thats an awesome picture. Congrats again!

And moonlit crab catching! That sounds amazing...not that the other things dont lol but something about the crab catching gets me going i guess

Hahaha no I feel you - those little bastards are fast as hell, so you get a big adrenaline spike chasing them down with a net, dashing back and forth to get within striking range! Plus it’s dark on the beach other than your flashlight, so it kinda ups the drama when you come across them. The bucket got so full they were climbing atop one another to try to escape. When we let them all go, it was like 50 spiders dashing in every direction!

 

[Hyde]

05/22/19 - Day 31

Bench
45,95,125,155x5
185,190,195x10

+2board
215,235x3

10” Log Strictpress
112x15,13

Tempo Dips (Slow down, explode up)
2x10

Cable Tricep Extension pump
22x15,15,7

Miniband Facepull
1x50

Bench felt really good, best it has since before the surgery. 195 still felt pretty light in hand, but holding 235 was shaky since I haven’t held any of these weights in almost 4 months. Log felt pretty awkward as expected, but it was good fast delt and tricep volume & I only had about 70 min for this one.

 

[Hyde]

Cycle Updates:

Yesterday was last day of the 75mg of Methylclostebol and finishing up the dregs of 11KT transdermal today. Dropped the 25mcg T3 and will let my body return to its natural production now, tapering Clen down to 60mcg as I bring a controlled diet back in before I drop it entirely shortly. Also added a bit more SARMs, and dropping the 500mg epiandro I was using to help lethargy for 75mg of 3AD. So current setup is:

-Aggressive Labz Slay x1/day
-Aggressive Labz Excalibur x1 scoop/day
-Enhanced Formulations 3-Alpha 75mg/day
-Var that’s probably Winnie 50mg/day

Pretty mild, but not trying to push strength too fast or gain a bunch of weight, just improving composition and rebuilding the foundation.