Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

SkRaw85 said:
Lookin like a tasty cycle! I will assume you have a comp of some sort lined up in the near future as well?
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Negative; I have a baby coming in less than 2 months. Which is just as well as I have lost all traction on every lift but pressing it seems with all of the recent setbacks. Mainly working on the composition and trying to shed some bodyfat. I haven’t lost any weight, but I am bigger and leaner and still 248.8 so recomping at least so far.
 
Hyde said:
Negative; I have a baby coming in less than 2 months. Which is just as well as I have lost all traction on every lift but pressing it seems with all of the recent setbacks. Mainly working on the composition and trying to shed some bodyfat. I haven’t lost any weight, but I am bigger and leaner and still 248.8 so recomping at least so far.
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congratulations on both the baby and the recomp!!! (y)
 
Hyde said:
Back on the cardio wagon as of last night: 60 min after last meal, and 100 minutes fasted this morning. That’s a best on the cycle



Entering week 5 of 400mg dien e, 200mg test e per wk.

Used S23 at 30-40mg for the first 3.5wks.

10mg GW the last 2 weeks, but rotating to 40mcg Clen now.

0.5mg Cabergoline e5-6 days, 11mg Exemestane & 250iu HCG twice a week, 30mg Raloxifene nightly

Carditone, Lipid by Revive, Astragalus, NAC, TUDCA, pomegranate, grape seed, pine bark, Coq10, curcumin, Nattokinase, fish oil, Berberine, k2, D3, chromium, selenium, magnesium, biotin, occasional pulses of vitamins a/c/e/b complex/zinc/copper

#polypharmacy



It really is. Pacing around the cold garage in my sweats with the earbuds pummeling, building energy for the next set. A cathartic expression of parts of the self that have been fragmented and compartmentalized.
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I need to hang with you!
 
12/2/20 - Wk9, Bench

Cable Facepulls, Tri Pressdown, One-arm Rows
60 3x25/each

CGBP
45,95x15
120 4x15

Bench
155,185,215,235x5
265x3
295x1, 4

Incline Bench
135x5
185x3
225x2
245 6x3 PR

Swissbar Rolling Tri Extension
45,65x12
90 2x20

Finished the third 5/3/1 wave on bench in a row & have continued to hit new bests on incline work. Between that and the pulled QL, it’s time for a full deload. Back was spasming due to the dysfunctional QL, so all pressing was basically just muscles and no technique or proper setup. Which means I am continuing to get stronger by the week.
 
Stronger is Gooder !!
 
Hyde said:
Negative; I have a baby coming in less than 2 months. Which is just as well as I have lost all traction on every lift but pressing it seems with all of the recent setbacks. Mainly working on the composition and trying to shed some bodyfat. I haven’t lost any weight, but I am bigger and leaner and still 248.8 so recomping at least so far.
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Congrats on an incoming stronk baby! Those recomp numbers look swell and swole as well. Glad everything is going good for you my man, in this year of our lord, twenty twenty. Now, time for a real question:
What is youngest age one can compete?
 
SkRaw85 said:
Congrats on an incoming stronk baby! Those recomp numbers look swell and swole as well. Glad everything is going good for you my man, in this year of our lord, twenty twenty. Now, time for a real question:
What is youngest age one can compete?
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When one has the strength to lift the barbell, of course
 
12/3/20 - Muscle schtuff

Underhand Pulldowns
77,121,143,187,209x10
231x6

V-Grip Chin-ups
10,9,9,9,8

alt w/ Seated Hamstring Curls
50,80,100,120,130,140x12

Plate-loaded Neutral Grip Row
55/side x20
70 3x12

alt w/ Leg Extensions
70,100,120,130,140,150x12

Chest-supported Prone Grip Tbar Row
115x15
135x12
145x10

Ez Bar Preacher Curls
37.5,57.5x12
67.5x10,8

Ez Bar Curls
67.5 2x10
72.5x10

Ez Bar Reverse Curls
50x15,12

Back, bis, a couple leg accessories I would have done Monday. All the weights felt a bit lighter than previous weeks. I was told today I have big biceps
 
A complement goes a long way ..... motivation for sure !!
 
246.0 this morning! Finally another dip in weight, down 3lbs in 5 weeks.

Yesterday was busy: sonogram first thing, work, haircut, work, then drove to see the in-laws. We grilled dinner for them & all watched the first heat of World’s Strongest Man. Only managed 17 minutes of cardio.

This morning, hit 2hrs & 3 min (a new best) on the cycle fasted to pick up the slack - will fast 20 hours before eating.
 
2 hours of cycling straight? Jesus man. Are you okay?

Sonogram, cool
 
That is some serious cardio / torcher !!
 
jswain34 said:
2 hours of cycling straight? Jesus man. Are you okay?

Sonogram, cool
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Very cool! Baby is head down now and healthy at 34 weeks.

Well when you can’t squat, pull, load or carry anything, or press standing while this QL heals...might as well be less fat!

trumac said:
How did I not know about this log
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Welcome to the **** show Just logging my training journey.

Rocket3015 said:
That is some serious cardio / torcher !!
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Working on another 40 minutes fasted now, then deload shoulders tonight.
 
Hyde said:
Very cool! Baby is head down now and healthy at 34 weeks.

Well when you can’t squat, pull, load or carry anything, or press standing while this QL heals...might as well be less fat!
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Y’all are nearing the finish line! Exciting stuff bro.

And...I guesss you have a point. Still sounds horrible though.
 
12/6/20 - Deload OHP
BW 246.6

Monster Miniband Pullaparts, Tri Pressdown, One-arm Rows
3x25/each

CGBP
45,95x15
120 4x15

Very High Incline Press
45x10
95x8
115x6
135 4x5

Floorpress
185 3x12

Reverse Hyper
90 2x12

Perfect Push-up
2x20

Easy quick session; kept OHP & Floorpress around 55-60% to give all the connective tissue a week to catch back up. Tried out reverse hypers and no issue with the QL, so I will hit more tomorrow to start speeding up healing with extra posterior bloodflow.

Beginning wk6 of cycle & bumping Dienelone E from 400 to 500mg/wk so I will run out after 9 weeks. I’d like to give it an extra week to clear for PCT vs test since it’s a 19-Nor. Testosterone E remains at 200mg/wk. No sides to speak of beyond slowly worsening acid reflux. It got better after dropping S23 around wk 4 but has since started creeping back up.
 
Yesterday would have been deload legs, but had to work from 8 til 9 straight unexpectedly, so no way to hit the gym, and forgot cardio or to even apply my Hyper-Clen!

Got an hour fasted in today and will hit the gym tonight to make it up.
 
12/8/20 - Legs

Roll & Mash, Mountain Climbers, Fire Hydrants, Bird Dogs, Side Planks, Hip Stretches

KB Goblet Squat
12,20,28,32kg x10

GHR
3x10

Legpress
200,400,580,760x10
940x10 - drop to 490x10 - rest 20 sec - 490x10 PR

Seated Calves
90 3x10

Worked up to a lifetime best of one top set of just over 10 plates/side on legpress, then a drop & rest pause immediately after with half the weight. Not exactly the hardest session of my life, but a good day.
 
I may have missed something here, but what is Hyper-Clen ?
 
mawalega said:
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Thought you might enjoy. New wr raw
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Thank you! I saw an edit the other day but it chopped out too much - here you can see the full bench. Very legit. Petras is a titan.

Rocket3015 said:
I may have missed something here, but what is Hyper-Clen ?
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tyga tyga said:
Believe it’s evomuse hypernova and RC Clen mixed as a topical.
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Bingo. On that note, this time I have showered directly prior to every application and have had zero rash/irritation so far. Last time when that happened I was only showering once a day, so every other application wasn’t on clean skin. Guess you just have to follow the directions
 
12/9/20 - Bench Deload

Cable Facepulls, Tri Pressdown, One-arm Rows
60 3x25/each

CGBP
45,95x15
120 4x15

Bench
140,165,190x5

Incline Bench
115x8
185 4x8

Swissbar Rolling Tri 1 set, next set JM Press
95x10 each

Easy bench deload, but time to rotate out the rolling Tri extensions - even with a big volume wave back, every rep of every set was hurting my right tricep tendon where it anchors at the elbow. Finished with JM Presses to the chin which kept things happier.

My wife’s training partner weighs ~165 and benched 150 touch n go today, & pressed 155 with fingers on the bar to help! She has made some great progress the last couple months with us. That was exciting.
 
Hyde said:
12/9/20 - Bench Deload

Cable Facepulls, Tri Pressdown, One-arm Rows
60 3x25/each

CGBP
45,95x15
120 4x15

Bench
140,165,190x5

Incline Bench
115x8
185 4x8

Swissbar Rolling Tri 1 set, next set JM Press
95x10 each

Easy bench deload, but time to rotate out the rolling Tri extensions - even with a big volume wave back, every rep of every set was hurting my right tricep tendon where it anchors at the elbow. Finished with JM Presses to the chin which kept things happier.

My wife’s training partner weighs ~165 and benched 150 touch n go today, & pressed 155 with fingers on the bar to help! She has made some great progress the last couple months with us. That was exciting.
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About a half hour ago I finished almost the same routine haha, I threw in some Viking press because a felt good on this push day. I don’t really mind but my incline is more than my flat. Hit 295x3!
Just got caught up on this. Congratulations on you having a baby strongman/woman very soon!
 
wfreiling said:
About a half hour ago I finished almost the same routine haha, I threw in some Viking press because a felt good on this push day. I don’t really mind but my incline is more than my flat. Hit 295x3!
Just got caught up on this. Congratulations on you having a baby strongman/woman very soon!
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Thank you brother! My son should be here in about 6 weeks, give or take.

If your incline is that strong, I bet there’s some technical improvements to your flat you could make to get it on par or greater honestly, unless it’s an injury thing (or you just don’t train it). You can PM me if you ever want a second set of eyes to analyze your setup from the side.
 
Hyde said:
Thank you brother! My son should be here in about 6 weeks, give or take.

If your incline is that strong, I bet there’s some technical improvements to your flat you could make to get it on par or greater honestly, unless it’s an injury thing (or you just don’t train it). You can PM me if you ever want a second set of eyes to analyze your setup from the side.
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Thanks dude I appreciate that. 6 weeks is right around the corner, that’s exciting as hell!
 
Not gonna quote the whole post but im with you on the rolling tris. My L tri tendon cant handle them. You plan on straight subbing JMs in for them next block? Ive been trying to figure out something to sub in for them that works the long head like the rolling tris do and havent really come up with much other than ohd tri ext “with english” or JMs.
 
Rocket3015 said:
Thank you! - Does it work better or different than just clen ?
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trumac said:
I’d like to hear about this as well
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So the idea is the Clen is predominantly delivered locally vs systemic, which can help target more stubborn fat but perhaps more importantly limit heart rate increase.

I haven’t used it enough to know if it really works better than oral, but I can say that it seems to be working and I can absolutely say there is minimal bp increase. My bp on Clen normally is outrageous. This you don’t really feel.

DPS has both Hypernova and some other Evomuse topical fat burners, some of which have twist off tops so you could pour a measured amount of Clen into the whole bottle and shake up if you always wanted X dose. But I prefer to adjust the dose myself as I go and just mix each application with the Clen in my palm before applying.

jswain34 said:
Not gonna quote the whole post but im with you on the rolling tris. My L tri tendon cant handle them. You plan on straight subbing JMs in for them next block? Ive been trying to figure out something to sub in for them that works the long head like the rolling tris do and havent really come up with much other than ohd tri ext “with english” or JMs.
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It kinda caught me off guard, it had been hurting some the last week or two on them but this week it was truly obvious I need to change it so I made a move on the fly. And my wife pointed out I’ve done 10 weeks with them now. I need to think on a suitable replacement. Dips could work but they might eat my shoulders or pecs up. And JMs might not let my tricep get much of a break.
 
Hyde said:
DPS has both Hypernova and some other Evomuse topical fat burners, some of which have twist off tops so you could pour a measured amount of Clen into the whole bottle and shake up if you always wanted X dose. But I prefer to adjust the dose myself as I go and just mix each application with the Clen in my palm before applying.
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Do you have raws or do you use liquid from an rc site?
 
Hyde said:
So the idea is the Clen is predominantly delivered locally vs systemic, which can help target more stubborn fat but perhaps more importantly limit heart rate increase.

I haven’t used it enough to know if it really works better than oral, but I can say that it seems to be working and I can absolutely say there is minimal bp increase. My bp on Clen normally is outrageous. This you don’t really feel.

DPS has both Hypernova and some other Evomuse topical fat burners, some of which have twist off tops so you could pour a measured amount of Clen into the whole bottle and shake up if you always wanted X dose. But I prefer to adjust the dose myself as I go and just mix each application with the Clen in my palm before applying.



It kinda caught me off guard, it had been hurting some the last week or two on them but this week it was truly obvious I need to change it so I made a move on the fly. And my wife pointed out I’ve done 10 weeks with them now. I need to think on a suitable replacement. Dips could work but they might eat my shoulders or pecs up. And JMs might not let my tricep get much of a break.
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So you feel my struggle. Ive contemplated JMs but never bit cuz I felt the same as what you just said. Theres really not a great alternative that hits them similarly without that stress on the tendon. Which is why i keep thinking im just gonna go with the closest thing which has to be a quasi “rolling” ohd tri rope extensions.
 
trumac said:
Do you have raws or do you use liquid from an rc site?
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RC Liquid. Clen is the cheapest RC there is and super easy to measure in liquid with an oral syringe. Not trying to weigh out 60mcg every day vs a $20 bottle for a 2-3year supply.

jswain34 said:
So you feel my struggle. Ive contemplated JMs but never bit cuz I felt the same as what you just said. Theres really not a great alternative that hits them similarly without that stress on the tendon. Which is why i keep thinking im just gonna go with the closest thing which has to be a quasi “rolling” ohd tri rope extensions.
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I mean whatever you can do that helps build muscles needed for the lift overall is more helpful than the most specific movement that can’t be reliably executed. This is why we don’t just do 20 sets of bench, and these IPF heroes are all kids that come & go in 3 years after 3x/wk frequency eats them alive.
 
Hyde said:
RC Liquid. Clen is the cheapest RC there is and super easy to measure in liquid with an oral syringe. Not trying to weigh out 60mcg every day vs a $20 bottle for a 2-3year supply.



I mean whatever you can do that helps build muscles needed for the lift overall is more helpful than the most specific movement that can’t be reliably executed. This is why we don’t just do 20 sets of bench, and these IPF heroes are all kids that come & go in 3 years after 3x/wk frequency eats them alive.
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Oh, that sounds like me when i had respectable #s a few yrs ago? i feel ya bro. Yah, you right, you right. I have always had decent tris and moderate intensity rope pushdowns were always my main accessory so ill just let it ride.
 
Hyde said:
So the idea is the Clen is predominantly delivered locally vs systemic, which can help target more stubborn fat but perhaps more importantly limit heart rate increase.

I haven’t used it enough to know if it really works better than oral, but I can say that it seems to be working and I can absolutely say there is minimal bp increase. My bp on Clen normally is outrageous. This you don’t really feel.

DPS has both Hypernova and some other Evomuse topical fat burners, some of which have twist off tops so you could pour a measured amount of Clen into the whole bottle and shake up if you always wanted X dose. But I prefer to adjust the dose myself as I go and just mix each application with the Clen in my palm before applying.
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Sounds like a good treat for my Love Handles!!
 
12/10/20 - Back & Bis
BW 246.6

Underhand Pulldowns
77,110,165x12
209x9

V-Grip Chins
10,10,9,6,6,6

Plate-loaded Machine Row
45/side x9
80x12
105x6,5,5
80x10

Chest-Supported Prone Grip T-bar Row
135x10,10,12

EZbar Preacher Curl
37.5x12
57.5 2x12

DB Hammercurls
30 2x15

Feel like my arms have been looking small last couple days. Today I didn’t have to do the leg curls or extensions like last week and everything was still just way harder. Just exhausted from the get-go, and I had to really go to a place mentally to make progress on the back movements. By the time I got to biceps it was obvious: not getting a good pump like last week & my muscles seem kinda flat and deflated. Even light weights were heavy, so I got a few sets in and called it.
 
What happened to the Deload? You hit a leg session with drop sets of 10 after hitting a x10 pr, did 60 reps of cgbp followed by more pressing volume, and then this full volume back & bi session. You know deloading doesn’t mean just lowering weights and banging out a ton of Reps with intensity strategies like drop sets.
 
jswain34 said:
What happened to the Deload? You hit a leg session with drop sets of 10 after hitting a x10 pr, did 60 reps of cgbp followed by more pressing volume, and then this full volume back & bi session. You know deloading doesn’t mean just lowering weights and banging out a ton of Reps with intensity strategies like drop sets.
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Fair question. The deloading was completely specific to pressing sessions where I have had consistent regulated barbell loading. Both the primary and secondary presses were drastically reduced in intensity. There is no real need to deload legs or upper back machine hypertrophy movements. I haven’t been able to do anything harder than 2 plate deadlifts or frontsquats maybe a couple times over the last 6 weeks. They are just getting some 1x/wk bodybuilding work at best. The muscle flatness is purely diet-related.
 
Also, I have been a little backed up lately and had some diarrhea yesterday after my postWO isolate shake that finally cleaned me out properly.

244.6 this morning! Feeling very good.
 
Hyde said:
Fair question. The deloading was completely specific to pressing sessions where I have had consistent regulated barbell loading. Both the primary and secondary presses were drastically reduced in intensity. There is no real need to deload legs or upper back machine hypertrophy movements. I haven’t been able to do anything harder than 2 plate deadlifts or frontsquats maybe a couple times over the last 6 weeks. They are just getting some 1x/wk bodybuilding work at best. The muscle flatness is purely diet-related.
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Gotcha. I knew there had to be some method to your madness, i was talking about the lack of energy & vigor more than the muscle flatness. Maybe im delusional but i thought you had been talking about being drained each session so it seemed like maybe a proper deload is in store. I tend to eliminate all “extra” training days during deloads unless theyre just low stress/low impact movements like facepulls, etc but to each their own.
 
244.6 again today, so it wasn’t a fluke

Didn’t do any cardio mon-thurs, but I did 65 min yesterday and 125 min today for a new bike PR lol. Also did a great job sticking to my diet while still visiting the in-laws last night; no extra cals and no caramel apple pie. I am in the groove!
 
Hyde said:
244.6 again today, so it wasn’t a fluke

Didn’t do any cardio mon-thurs, but I did 65 min yesterday and 125 min today for a new bike PR lol. Also did a great job sticking to my diet while still visiting the in-laws last night; no extra cals and no caramel apple pie. I am in the groove!
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Not sure I could pass on the pie ???
 
Hyde said:
244.6 again today, so it wasn’t a fluke

Didn’t do any cardio mon-thurs, but I did 65 min yesterday and 125 min today for a new bike PR lol. Also did a great job sticking to my diet while still visiting the in-laws last night; no extra cals and no caramel apple pie. I am in the groove!
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You know you’re in the right lane when your disciple can turn down good food!
 
Rocket3015 said:
Not sure I could pass on the pie ???
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It’s from Meijer, and it’s seriously the bomb. Whole top is covered in a soft caramel layer and the apple pie underneath is loaded with big sweet cuts of apple.

But, as Paul Carter once said, you don’t get to workout, have the reward cupcake, and lose weight. If you want to get leaner, the weight loss IS the reward. And that pie sure wasn’t worth my week’s progress with all I am doing every day to make it happen!

50 minutes of fasted cardio in the books to round out this weeks total at 4 hours of LISS.

About to enjoy some chicken and rice with Frank’s red hot and soy sauce & a scrambled egg, Ian Valliere style!
 
You inspired me do do 55 minutes of cardio today ! !!
 
12/13/20 - OHP

Monster Miniband Facepulls, Tri Pressdown, One-arm Row circuit
3x25 each

alt w/ Reverse Hyper
90 3x15

Axle CGBP
45,95x15
120 4x15

Axle Very High Incline Press
45,95x6
135,160x5
170x3
190 5x5, 1x10 PR

BB Floorpress
185,245,250,255,260,265x6 PR

Perfect Push-up
2x20

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Sometimes it’s not really about what you lifted - sometimes it’s how you felt when you lifted it!!!
 
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