Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

SkRaw85 said:
Nice work! Haven’t benched due to more event-specific training or some injury?
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Been bringing up my overhead some over the last year, & unless you’re just flat out gaining weight/size if you chase two rabbits you tend to end up with neither. Gf has been programmed to incline bench the last 7 weeks so I did it with her, then we have been strict pressing another day.

MrKleen73 said:
Great lift, and love it when you get to play with 300+ especially when it goes real well!

I bet you are going to look pretty damn good at 220!
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300 felt better in hand than 275 - just not used to holding that much with the incline work, so I expect more will come as I readjust to the specifics.

Gotta get all this birthday bloat off first!!
 
07/09/18

Back Extensions

Deadlift on Tex deadlift bar
135,225x5
315x3
405x2
455x1
500 3x2

Bb Rows
205 6x10

One-arm Db Rows
110,120,130x8

Cable Rows from high attachment to chest
Stack 3x10 need to add bands

GHR
vs Light Band 4x8

Normal Blood Pressure:

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I just didn’t have it today, so I had to go find it to get these pulls done!
 
07/11/18

Axle Strict Press
45,45,95,135x5
165x1
185 2x3
190x3
205,215x1 PR

Incline Front Raises
20 4x10

Incline Rear Delt Raises
15 4x10

Slingshot Bench
275x6 cuz I got it out for someone

One-arm Reverse Cable Tri Ext
40 2x10
50 2x10

One-arm Overhead Cable Tri Ext
40 4x10

Strict pressed 215 easier than any set today, absolutely could have hit it for a double or gone up to 225-230 (bodyweight) - it was totally impromptu & I took it because it was easy and I could.
 
7/12/18

Back Extension x30

Parallel Boxsquat vs Average Bands
45,45,135,225,295x3
315 2x3
345 2x3
365x3

Kettlebell Swings
88 3x15

Bad Girls
150x15
180 2x15

Lying Leg Curls
130 6x10

Hanging Leg Raise x12

Never used average bands on anything before - must have been close to 200lbs of tension at the top! Quite the ride.
 
07/14/18

Logpress
72,126x10
178 2x3
188,198x3
208x4 PR?

Atlas Stones to 48.5”
150,175,180,215x3
235x2
268x5 huge PR

Haven’t touched a true logpress or stones in 10-12 weeks. Log technique felt really rough, but the raw power was there. Could have repped a 300 stone if I had one - all the Boxsquat has worked marvels on my hip and hamstring strength.
 
07/15/18

Bench
45,95,145x5
195,225x3
255,275x4
295x3
300x2+1 assist

Yellow Slingshot
300x4
315 2x3

Kb Arnold Press
44x12
53 2x10

Kb Lying Tri Ext
44 3x10

Tri Pressdown
66x20,15
44x100 PR

Bench is nearly as strong as my lifetime best when I was coming into comp on Tvar 16 months ago weighing about 8lbs more, and this is my 2nd week of flat bench after months off of it. Feels good!

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07/16/18

Back Extension x30

Deadlift on deadlift bar
135x6
225x3
315x2
405
475
525
545

D-handle Low Cable Row
241 4x12

Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
60 4x12

Inverted Row
4x12

Opened a fresh bottle of Nose Tork today - it was nice to pull a couple heavier singles and breathe some fire! Program is peaking obviously - this will set me up for a max pull in a couple weeks when we get back from Norway if I want, but beginning the last week of this cycle so I may just get back to building since I will be a week into PCT.
 
Hyde said:
07/16/18

Back Extension x30

Deadlift on deadlift bar
135x6
225x3
315x2
405
475
525
545

D-handle Low Cable Row
241 4x12

Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
60 4x12

Inverted Row
4x12

Opened a fresh bottle of Nose Tork today - it was nice to pull a couple heavier singles and breathe some fire! Program is peaking obviously - this will set me up for a max pull in a couple weeks when we get back from Norway if I want, but beginning the last week of this cycle so I may just get back to building since I will be a week into PCT.
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I really need to spend the money on a nice Dead lift bar... it may end up being the only lift out of the big 3 that I can really push hard. Might be nice to have a good bar for it. I love my Texas Power Bar but it barely bends at all even with 575 on it....
 
That's the one specialty bar that I must get whenever I (hopefully) end up getting my home gym once I finally get a job. A TPB, texas or rogue deadlift bar, and maybe a football bar for NG pressing and other random **** is about all i think I would need. A ssb or duffins new bar would be cool, but i think I could do without.

Nice yankin Clayton.
 
MrKleen73 said:
I really need to spend the money on a nice Dead lift bar... it may end up being the only lift out of the big 3 that I can really push hard. Might be nice to have a good bar for it. I love my Texas Power Bar but it barely bends at all even with 575 on it....
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There’s a solid 3/4in you get off a Tex DL bar - for me I’m good for 15 more lbs with one probably on most pulls and a good 25lb more for a truly max grinder single. I can really make that inch work for me.

jswain34 said:
That's the one specialty bar that I must get whenever I (hopefully) end up getting my home gym once I finally get a job. A TPB, texas or rogue deadlift bar, and maybe a football bar for NG pressing and other random **** is about all i think I would need. A ssb or duffins new bar would be cool, but i think I could do without.

Nice yankin Clayton.
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Thank you sir! I do like the Tex more than the Rogue - Rogue’s has annoyingly sharp knurling but not as much flex. SSB is nice when the shoulders need a break if really pushing the pressing mainly.
 
jswain34 said:
That's the one specialty bar that I must get whenever I (hopefully) end up getting my home gym once I finally get a job. A TPB, texas or rogue deadlift bar, and maybe a football bar for NG pressing and other random **** is about all i think I would need. A ssb or duffins new bar would be cool, but i think I could do without.

Nice yankin Clayton.
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That transformer bar? I’ve been drooling over getting that or a Duffalo Bar. They got financing!
 
Hyde said:
There’s a solid 3/4in you get off a Tex DL bar - for me I’m good for 15 more lbs with one probably on most pulls and a good 25lb more for a truly max grinder single. I can really make that inch work for me.



Thank you sir! I do like the Tex more than the Rogue - Rogue’s has annoyingly sharp knurling but not as much flex. SSB is nice when the shoulders need a break if really pushing the pressing mainly.
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Yeah it is a huge difference and I don't want anything with a ridiculous knurl either. I don't need it and it just makes my callouses feel like that are being ripped loose and sometimes they do rip a little on the bars with more knurling. No thanks!!!!

SkRaw85 said:
That transformer bar? I’ve been drooling over getting that or a Duffalo Bar. They got financing!
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Now I am going to have to look up what that bar is...
 
SkRaw85 said:
Duffin is the man. MrKleen73 it’s the transformer bar made by kabuki. Acts as a camber, ssb, and Duffalo Bar. Pretty sweet lookin.
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One of their most affordable bars too actually. Don’t know that it works like a duffalo but certainly a fun accessory bar with maximal variability.
 
I will eventually invest in either a cambered squat bar or SSB, whichever fits the budget...

...I've had no issues with my Rogue (boneyard) DL bar...my fed uses an Okie, and the Rogue seems to replicate it fairly well...grip is insane, and have yet to tear a callus or run into grip issues... tho like most DL bars, it still beats the mittens up pretty bad.
 
Hyde said:
One of their most affordable bars too actually. Don’t know that it works like a duffalo but certainly a fun accessory bar with maximal variability.
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Yeah I don’t think it would be very duffaloey without the curve, but they claim it mimics the mechanics of a Duffalo Bar.
 
Yomo said:
I will eventually invest in either a cambered squat bar or SSB, whichever fits the budget...

...I've had no issues with my Rogue (boneyard) DL bar...my fed uses an Okie, and the Rogue seems to replicate it fairly well...grip is insane, and have yet to tear a callus or run into grip issues... tho like most DL bars, it still beats the mittens up pretty bad.
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Our Tex bars have zero knurling on them anyway at this point - too many schmoes using straps on them have destroyed the grip, but they are still smaller diameter than a power bar at least.

Okie used to make incredible deadlift bars - the old ones were nuts. The 2 old ones I have used I could get 30+ out of them. But the new ones are way more tame, unfortunately. The Rogue reminds me of it as well, the newer Okie.
 
Also, cycle update: the 40mg of Var is finished, Osta is cut from 20mg down to 10 til it runs out this weekend, bumping OL DMZ from 40 to 60mg & OL 11kt to 3-4 full pumps/day to use it up. Androhard will continue on around 8 pumps/day and I will also finish off the 17 remaining 2mg caps of Boladiol I have been using here and there preWO. It’s very wet and provides a euphoric rage so things could get interesting this last week!
 
SkRaw85 said:
Duffin is the man. MrKleen73 it’s the transformer bar made by kabuki. Acts as a camber, ssb, and Duffalo Bar. Pretty sweet lookin.
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I just went and looked at it! Pretty cool!
Hyde said:
One of their most affordable bars too actually. Don’t know that it works like a duffalo but certainly a fun accessory bar with maximal variability.
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I could see where it might have similar center of gravity in the center position but yeah not exactly the same.
Yomo said:
I will eventually invest in either a cambered squat bar or SSB, whichever fits the budget...

...I've had no issues with my Rogue (boneyard) DL bar...my fed uses an Okie, and the Rogue seems to replicate it fairly well...grip is insane, and have yet to tear a callus or run into grip issues... tho like most DL bars, it still beats the mittens up pretty bad.
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I didn't look at the price when I looked at this but if the same or less than The YOKE SSB then I would probably opt for this instead. However now that I have dropped that kind of dough on that I can't really justify this bar. Maybe if I get to where I can front squat either then it might be worth another purchase.
Hyde said:
Also, cycle update: the 40mg of Var is finished, Osta is cut from 20mg down to 10 til it runs out this weekend, bumping OL DMZ from 40 to 60mg & OL 11kt to 3-4 full pumps/day to use it up. Androhard will continue on around 8 pumps/day and I will also finish off the 17 remaining 2mg caps of Boladiol I have been using here and there preWO. It’s very wet and provides a euphoric rage so things could get interesting this last week!
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Oh very interesting, this should be a fun week!
 
Musclegelz Androhard finally ran out after like 9 weeks of about 8 pumps per day - tomorrow will be the last of it.

I cannot express how satisfied I am with that product. Esterfied transdermal Androsterone and Epiandrosterone that provides hours and hours of energy, libido, drive, well-being, as well as hardening. Many days I just used 6 pumps once in the morning and g2g. 2+ months of product for like $50. This was 100% a product I bought myself after seeing Heavy Iron review it sponsored last year and man was it a great purchase. Will definitely use again.
 
07/18/18

Axle Continental Clean & Press
95x5
145x3
165x2
185
205
225 tied PR
235 soft lockout, gym PR
245 misses

Db Laterals
20 4x12

Db Hammercurls
20 2x20

Didn’t have the usual amount of time & wanted to see where I stand. Haven’t done this lift since February probably - still managed a 10lb gym PR. 245 I just couldn’t get it flipped into the rack position so I never got to try to press it.

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Hyde said:
07/18/18

Axle Continental Clean & Press
95x5
145x3
165x2
185
205
225 tied PR
235 soft lockout, gym PR
245 misses

Db Laterals
20 4x12

Db Hammercurls
20 2x20

Didn’t have the usual amount of time & wanted to see where I stand. Haven’t done this lift since February probably - still managed a 10lb gym PR. 245 I just couldn’t get it flipped into the rack position so I never got to try to press it.

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Nice work, is that more of a strong man type of support belt? How does it feel? I literally only have 1.5 inches between the top of my hip bones and my lower rib... no waist at all so regular belts always bruise my lower ribs and hips pretty bad so I will only use them on really heavy sets to an RPE9 or above. If I put 2 fingers on my hip the top finger actually touches the lower rib... it's ridiculous. I use a deadlift belt in training which is 3 inches and more flexible but if that one is nice and supportive it looks like it might not cut into those areas as much on me.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Nice work, is that more of a strong man type of support belt? How does it feel? I literally only have 1.5 inches between the top of my hip bones and my lower rib... no waist at all so regular belts always bruise my lower ribs and hips pretty bad so I will only use them on really heavy sets to an RPE9 or above. If I put 2 fingers on my hip the top finger actually touches the lower rib... it's ridiculous. I use a deadlift belt in training which is 3 inches and more flexible but if that one is nice and supportive it looks like it might not cut into those areas as much on me.
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It’s a Rehband neoprene soft belt - like a knee sleeve for your low back and abs! Awesome to get you warm faster and keep you that way, and gives a very comfortable bit of support with the Velcro fastened. If you get one you won’t want to train without it! jswain34 has been made a believer already.
 
07/19/18

Back Ext x20

Parallel Boxsquat
55x4
145x3
235x2
325
415
485
525 PR
540 PR

GHR
8 each: BW, Monster, Light, Monster+Light

RDL
115 2x20

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At some point, we all have to decide who we are going to be. Never stray from the way.
 
GET IT BOIIIIII

Do you round your lumbar on back ext to turn the glutes off?
 
Man 501.5 is most I have ever had on my back! Impressive Sir, and definitely looking leaner in these pics!
 
Got dayum buddy. Good stuff!

Hyde said:
It’s a Rehband neoprene soft belt - like a knee sleeve for your low back and abs! Awesome to get you warm faster and keep you that way, and gives a very comfortable bit of support with the Velcro fastened. If you get one you won’t want to train without it! jswain34 has been made a believer already.
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Its true. Although I screwed up and bought the wrong belt somehow (also just neoprene, but it doesnt have that velcro crossing over it like the one you see Hyde wearing). It still does exactly what he said it does but mine doesnt have as much support as that one would. Id say the one he has on is probably is about 15-20% of a belt, mine is probably 5%. Id recommend the one he has on if youre looking to get one.
 
Thanks everyone. It felt really satisfying, honestly - a true RPE 10 lift that took complete buy-in. Woke up weighing 225.2 today.

tyga tyga said:
GET IT BOIIIIII

Do you round your lumbar on back ext to turn the glutes off?
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No sir, not more than perhaps the slightest bend - my disc damage is flexion intolerant, so doing lots of even light volume in that fashion seems counterproductive to health. I do try to avoid using my glutes to raise me initially and instead try to flex my stomach very hard as I drive with my low back.

It’s just something I do to warm my core after spending 4 minutes on the recumbent bike to warm my hips every session.
 
SkRaw85 said:
You’re gonna be at 6 hundo in no time
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Haha like all the kids that squat 405 & think 500 must be coming in the next 6 months I do intend to squat 600 in sleeves, but I need to go up a weight class for sure to better fill out my frame.



Last day of cycle today; just got back from having bloods drawn (Hormone Panel w Lipids from privatemdlabs). Cholesterol will be awful but I’ve never felt so good over a cycle & urine looks great so it will be interesting.

Also had 2 separate people today tell me they can’t believe how much better I am looking and didn’t believe me when I said I was only down 6lbs. The magic of anabolics
 
Hyde said:
Haha like all the kids that squat 405 & think 500 must be coming in the next 6 months I do intend to squat 600 in sleeves, but I need to go up a weight class for sure to better fill out my frame.



Last day of cycle today; just got back from having bloods drawn (Hormone Panel w Lipids from privatemdlabs). Cholesterol will be awful but I’ve never felt so good over a cycle & urine looks great so it will be interesting.

Also had 2 separate people today tell me they can’t believe how much better I am looking and didn’t believe me when I said I was only down 6lbs. The magic of anabolics
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Haha, you can’t have no in your heart! (-Joe Dirt). 600 in sleeves is resident badass status! So you going to get back to the meat and potatoes bulk-a-thon? You look hungry lol. Seriously though man you leaned out real good.
 
SkRaw85 said:
Haha, you can’t have no in your heart! (-Joe Dirt). 600 in sleeves is resident badass status! So you going to get back to the meat and potatoes bulk-a-thon? You look hungry lol. Seriously though man you leaned out real good.
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Lol Joe did have a lot of things right I guess. I think I am going to try to hold weight or shrink for a bit yet. I may try to increase frequency some now that protein synthesis won’t be extended by drugs, and pull back on bro work - need to hammer my deadlift back up to snuff!



I’d say the gf is ready for competition this coming weekend - what do you guys think??

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07/21/18

Hi(ish) Bar Squat
45,95,135,185x8
225x20

Leg Extensions
60x20
90x12

SLDL
135,225x8
315,365,415,435x6 PR

Chin-ups
10,10,8


07/22/18

Bench vs 60 chain
145 3x3 each: Comp, Close, & Wide grip
195x3
245 2x3

Swiss Bar Laying Tri Ext
83,93x12
103x8

ss w/ Db Lateral Raises
25s 3x15

Light Band Facepulls
4x20
 
Wow, your GF has improved her physique. What competition is she participating in?
 
She looks ready to go. Good luck to her this weekend!
 
kenpoengineer said:
Wow, your GF has improved her physique. What competition is she participating in?
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Strongest Woman in the World, in Norway . Invite only Pro show and qualifier for the Pro Arnold in Columbus, which is the heaviest most prestigious show in the world. For women, this show would be second only to that.

Thank you guys! She is very strong right now, her weight is in a great place to cut, and her mindset seems very locked in.
 
07/23/18 - Day 2 of PCT

Back Extension x30

Dynamic Deadlift
315+90 bands x10 singles, pulling every 30 seconds

Pendlay Rows
275x6
295 3x5

Kroc Rows
130x20/arm

Pulldowns
170x15
190x12
210x10

Hanging Leg Raise
3x12

Seated Leg Curl (pain tolerance)
70x50

Last session for the crew before vacation (gf just did cardio and cable pump). We were all feeling beat up so we kept deads to speed work & focused on some heavier back training. Great session!
 
I have a PL meet in Dec, but have my eyes set on my first Strongman Comp next April...remind me to bug the hell out of ya with questions, do's, don'ts, etc.
 
Yomo said:
I have a PL meet in Dec, but have my eyes set on my first Strongman Comp next April...remind me to bug the hell out of ya with questions, do's, don'ts, etc.
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Start doing grip work like Db farmers carries and holds now. There is always a grip event and it will truly transfer over to deadlift now anyway. If frontsquat transfers to your backsquat, consider trying to keep it as a primary supplemental lift in your training. And keep overhead pressing in at least once a week no matter what, except maybe the last 3 weeks before the meet. These combined with a strong back and abs (which you should be working already) will set you up to start from a better place than if you hadn’t.
 
Hyde said:
Start doing grip work like Db farmers carries and holds now. There is always a grip event and it will truly transfer over to deadlift now anyway. If frontsquat transfers to your backsquat, consider trying to keep it as a primary supplemental lift in your training. And keep overhead pressing in at least once a week no matter what, except maybe the last 3 weeks before the meet. These combined with a strong back and abs (which you should be working already) will set you up to start from a better place than if you hadn’t.
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Thanks...

as of right now, events are listed as: max axle clean and press, max barbell deads, max dist. farmers (50ft turns), max dist sandbag carry (50ft turns), last man standing atlas stones.


I will most likely invest in an axle bar, sandbag, and maybe even a viking press style attachment for home use. And there's a strongman style gym maybe 30 mins away that I'll utilize for stone work and farmers, etc...long way out, but excited for it.
 
Yomo said:
Thanks...

as of right now, events are listed as: max axle clean and press, max barbell deads, max dist. farmers (50ft turns), max dist sandbag carry (50ft turns), last man standing atlas stones.


I will most likely invest in an axle bar, sandbag, and maybe even a viking press style attachment for home use. And there's a strongman style gym maybe 30 mins away that I'll utilize for stone work and farmers, etc...long way out, but excited for it.
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Get the axle immediately & start using for any overhead/incline work. Start practicing the continental clean with the axle as soon as training allows, because if you can’t clean it you can’t press it & you cannot powerclean a max axle. When it comes time to focus exclusively on the show, begin working on your push jerk or even split jerk if possible.

Also get a sandbag asap - a traditional one is a mess, so I recommend the Dual Ply Cerberus layered sandbag which has multiple liners (KITE10 for 10% off all their gear): it’s awesome, tough & cheap. Start doing distance carries & loading it over bar for conditioning now with it lighter, then when time to train for show bump it to serious weight.

Titan Fitness has cheap farmers for 80/pair for side-loaders - you will need badass adjustable clamps for these though. We have homemade ones, but if you buy toploading handles you don’t need clamps (180/pair on their site).
 
Countryside north of Oslo, from the train

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The lake view from everywhere at the famous resort, Fefor:

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Oslo & the bay:

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Lightweight Pros on the heaviest yoke ever carried (by Thor in 2015):

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528lb granite stone that I don’t believe any pro strongman has ever successfully loaded, next to the powerstairs:

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My gal doing the greatest Hercules Hold ever made:

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