Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

09/30/19 - Wk4, Overhead
BW 246.0

Military Press
45,85,115,135,155,160,165x8

CG Feet-Up Bench
135,215,220,225x5

BB Skullcrushers
70 2x18

Single-Arm Cable Tri Pressdown
2x25/each over then underhand

Miniband Pullaparts
3x35 w/ 45 sec rests

Did a lot of cleaning and moving junk for family yesterday (and 5 hours in the car) so I was pretty busted feeling today; happy to do my pressing seated and supported! Very pumped from this one.
 
Nice work. My shoulder won't let me do CG right now. I have to go high and wide elbowed like a bodybuilder to press right now, but overhead is pretty good. I wonder if I can even get close to that, I am gonna say no... not right now.
 
10/01/19 - Wk4, Deadlift
BW 243.6

Bird dogs, GHR, TRX Fatman Rows
2x10, 12, 15

Deadlift, Powerbar, Hookgrip
135x8
225x3
315,405,455x2
500 3x2

3” Blockpulls
530x2
+straps
530x2

3” Sumo Blockpulls
365,385x5

Startrac Legpress Machine
3 sec eccentrics, deadlift stance
300 3x10

Cable Pullthrus
150 3x15

Skin ripped on problem thumb on the first double at 500 of course, but kept taping it through the first 530 double, then added straps. I can tell my grip is improving thankfully.
 
How were the doubles at 500? Id imagine they weren’t very difficult for you.
 
jswain34 said:
How were the doubles at 500? Id imagine they weren’t very difficult for you.
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Honestly the only thing I was focusing on was my grip/thumbs holding. The lifts were decidedly easy. What surprised me was how strong I was off the blocks - usually blocks are just as hard as floor of same weight for me, but I just ripped it right up.

Resolve10 said:
400x10 is one of those random long term training goals I have that has no real rhyme or reason just seems kind of epic. 🤷‍♂️
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I was really happy when I did it last winter; definitely felt like a milestone. Would be really cool to get 20 on it at some point!
 
Hyde said:
Honestly the only thing I was focusing on was my grip/thumbs holding. The lifts were decidedly easy. What surprised me was how strong I was off the blocks - usually blocks are just as hard as floor of same weight for me, but I just ripped it right up.



I was really happy when I did it last winter; definitely felt like a milestone. Would be really cool to get 20 on it at some point!
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Don’t sell yourself short, go for 30!
 
Hyde said:
I knew a guy in high school who’s cousin’s friend’s brother dated a gal who’s father could do it for 40
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No way, I met a guy at the gym over the weekend that benched 405x10 before he got hurt... Man he was a strong 185ish lb dude!!!
 
10/04/19 - Wk5, Bench
BW 245.8

Hammers, Facepulls, Vogelpohl Rows, DB OHP
2x25 each light

Bench
45,95,135x5
185,225x3
250x2
275 4x2, 1x7

1-Board
240 2x5

Side Raises
30,35x10

Rear Raises
25,30x12

BB Curls
45x10
65x6
80x5
95x10 PR

Hammercurls
35,40x15

Pull-ups/Chin-ups
8/9

Was able to bench pinkies on the rings again finally today. Feeling and looking on now, no doubt at all. 275x7 may be a lifetime best, & it puts me at an estimated 330lb 1RM currently. All the isolations are feeling easier too.

Squatting in the morning tomorrow a little early to mix up the environment for a session. I’m sure it will be tougher, but it’s important not to get too comfy. Meets don’t happen in your gym after all.
 
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10/05/19 - Wk5, Squat
BW 244.8

Squat
45 3x5
135,225x3
315,365x2
410 4x3, 1x10 PR

SSB Squat
357 3x3

That moment you realize without a doubt you’re stronger than ever:

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Congrats @Hyde can't wait to see what you total at on this one. Gonna get close to if not break 1500 I bet.
 
I bet he breaks it. I think he was only 20lb off at the meet we did together and he’s no do doubt stronger than he was at that point.
 
jswain34 said:
I bet he breaks it. I think he was only 20lb off at the meet we did together and he’s no do doubt stronger than he was at that point.
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That is why I want to do another one when i get healthy. I was @ 1468 and some change at mine and really wanted that 1500... I know I left some on the table with an improper jump on bench, and a very easy final pull @ 606.
 
MrKleen73 said:
That is why I want to do another one when i get healthy. I was @ 1468 and some change at mine and really wanted that 1500... I know I left some on the table with an improper jump on bench, and a very easy final pull @ 606.
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You guys are making me want to do this now! Actually, if there’s still openings, I’m gonna try and register for this same meet Hyde is going to.
 
Jeremyk1 said:
You guys are making me want to do this now! Actually, if there’s still openings, I’m gonna try and register for this same meet Hyde is going to.
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I would sign up ASAP if you wanna go. They always fill up! It’s only 8 weeks away
 
Man, I just have to say that libido has been nuts. Doing a single 300mg shot on Sundays. I don’t mind the gradual decrease in horniness as the week winds down (it is still more than ample!), and this way is half the scar tissue, effort, and chance for infection vs splitting the dose into 2 shots a week, but Sunday evening through Tuesday is honestly really intense.

Currently running 15mg Mk677, 20mg Tamoxifen, 12.5mg Exemestane e3d, 30mg Pheraplex, & just added 500iu HCG e3d. 3 weeks in and up about 13lbs.
 
MrKleen73 said:
That is why I want to do another one when i get healthy. I was @ 1468 and some change at mine and really wanted that 1500... I know I left some on the table with an improper jump on bench, and a very easy final pull @ 606.
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Same exact motivation for me. I got to 1485 and, like you, if i wouldve put another 10 on my squat and 5 on my 2nd bench (missed 3rd) i woulda had it. Attempt selection is a true art.
 
jswain34 said:
Same exact motivation for me. I got to 1485 and, like you, if i wouldve put another 10 on my squat and 5 on my 2nd bench (missed 3rd) i woulda had it. Attempt selection is a true art.
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Yeah I easily had 25-30lbs on my last pull,it came up smooth and easy, bench I could have done another 15-20lbs but the coach had a bigger jump set up and I was hyped up and didn't question it after the 2nd one flew up. Squat was dead on for me though. Maybe could have got 5lbs more but not sure, I had a sticking point on that one.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Yeah I easily had 25-30lbs on my last pull,it came up smooth and easy, bench I could have done another 15-20lbs but the coach had a bigger jump set up and I was hyped up and didn't question it after the 2nd one flew up. Squat was dead on for me though. Maybe could have got 5lbs more but not sure, I had a sticking point on that one.
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The problem with attempt selection is if you go just a bit too heavy you lose a lot of total, and even tho you have 3 attempts you really don’t get multiple shots because it’s not like you have the energy to replicate your absolute max squat attempt multiple times.

Basically, you have to be conservative in weight selection AND execute nearly flawlessly on your heaviest attempt to produce the best possible total you are capable of. You can miss a first or second and still go up to your next planned attempt, but missing a third means your total is going to suffer.
 
Hyde said:
The problem with attempt selection is if you go just a bit too heavy you lose a lot of total, and even tho you have 3 attempts you really don’t get multiple shots because it’s not like you have the energy to replicate your absolute max squat attempt multiple times.

Basically, you have to be conservative in weight selection AND execute nearly flawlessly on your heaviest attempt to produce the best possible total you are capable of. You can miss a first or second and still go up to your next planned attempt, but missing a third means your total is going to suffer.
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Yeah, I may have been able to get the 396 on bench if I had been in the groove but I brought it down too high on my chest and had no lat drive at the bottom but I am sure i would have had the 385 if I had thought to drop to 175 kilos.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Yeah, I may have been able to get the 396 on bench if I had been in the groove but I brought it down too high on my chest and had no lat drive at the bottom but I am sure i would have had the 385 if I had thought to drop to 175 kilos.
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Exactly. I dropped 5lbs off my third pull because I knew without a doubt I would hit it. That may have cost me 5lbs on my total, but it more than likely saved me 28lbs!
 
Hyde said:
Exactly. I dropped 5lbs off my third pull because I knew without a doubt I would hit it. That may have cost me 5lbs on my total, but it more than likely saved me 28lbs!
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And despite your buddy telling you to go for it. Smart man that stays right on plan all day. I reaaaally think you shouldve gone for 10lbs more than what you did so you would’ve out totaled me 🤪. You were undeniably the stronger of the two of us on that day.
 
Hyde said:
Man, I just have to say that libido has been nuts. Doing a single 300mg shot on Sundays. I don’t mind the gradual decrease in horniness as the week winds down (it is still more than ample!), and this way is half the scar tissue, effort, and chance for infection vs splitting the dose into 2 shots a week, but Sunday evening through Tuesday is honestly really intense.

Currently running 15mg Mk677, 20mg Tamoxifen, 12.5mg Exemestane e3d, 30mg Pheraplex, & just added 500iu HCG e3d. 3 weeks in and up about 13lbs.
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I need to start pinning my booty. Last 2 pins have been a lil crunchy in the old delts and a tiny bit of blood. Such is life I suppose.
 
SkRaw85 said:
I need to start pinning my booty. Last 2 pins have been a lil crunchy in the old delts and a tiny bit of blood. Such is life I suppose.
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Yes you do - glutes are where you are supposed to put it lol. I promise a fresh 25g is painless there. PIP is extremely tolerable too. Just make sure you use something long enough to get in the muscle. 1.25-1.5” length. I use 1.5.

As for blood, that’s gonna happen if you go through a vein anywhere - no worries.
 
10/08/19 - Wk5, Squat Accessory
BW 247.0

Back Extensions
BW 2x15
+65 5x10

BB Rows
135,185x6
210,240x12

BB Shrugs
240,290x15

Chest-Supported Incline DB Rows
75 2x15

DOH BB Holds
325 2xfail

Standing Calf Machine
90 5x10

Going to bring this grip up so I can hook to my full deadlift potential!
 
About how long do you think you held on your longest attempt, assuming that would be the first one.
 
SkRaw85 said:
I need to start pinning my booty. Last 2 pins have been a lil crunchy in the old delts and a tiny bit of blood. Such is life I suppose.
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Booty or quads, I hated shooting delts...
 
MrKleen73 said:
About how long do you think you held on your longest attempt, assuming that would be the first one.
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Not long, 15 seconds or something it seemed like since the second set of 15 slow shrugs already wears it out.. It’s just not as good as I would like at the moment.
 
10/09/19 - Wk5, OHP
BW 248.8

Strictpress
45x10
95,135x5
165x3
185,190,195,200x5 PR

Feet-Up CGBP
135,225,230,235x5

BB Skullcrushers
70 2x20

Single-Arm Cable Tri Pressdown
40 2x25 overhand
30 2x25 underhand

Miniband Pullaparts
4x35 w/ 60 sec rest

Gain 15lbs of bodyweight, add 20lbs to overhead static strength - very nice Moving into a deload microcycle beginning Friday through next week. The last breather before the final plunge of meet prep!
 
Hyde said:
10/09/19 - Wk5, OHP
BW 248.8

Strictpress
45x10
95,135x5
165x3
185,190,195,200x5 PR

Feet-Up CGBP
135,225,230,235x5

BB Skullcrushers
70 2x20

Single-Arm Cable Tri Pressdown
40 2x25 overhand
30 2x25 underhand

Miniband Pullaparts
4x35 w/ 60 sec rest

Gain 15lbs of bodyweight, add 20lbs to overhead static strength - very nice Moving into a deload microcycle beginning Friday through next week. The last breather before the final plunge of meet prep!
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Weight movin weight! How’s that phera affecting appetite? Doesn’t seem to be based on numbers
 
SkRaw85 said:
Weight movin weight! How’s that phera affecting appetite? Doesn’t seem to be based on numbers
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I don’t enjoy the extra belly, but it is really cool looking beefy AF in any XL shirt I wear. I am heavier than ever, waking up 247-249, but definitely not fat as ever.

It is for sure, but all real orals seem to. You just have to find ways to get the calories in. Consuming 4-4,500 cal or so and 230-280g protein most days. No veggies, add sauces and fats, less fibrous more processed. Ground beef, pasta & sauce, tuna with olive oil, chicken thighs, jasmine rice, frozen pizza, eggs with cheese and bagels, whey, oats, cottage cheese, McDonald’s, BK, Greek yogurt, granola, Rice Krispie cereal, Fairlife milk, sauces have been the lions share of the last few weeks.
 
Congrats on the PR! I bet you are looking beefy AF for sure! Diet sounds very enjoyable but it would have to be when appetite is not there.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Congrats on the PR! I bet you are looking beefy AF for sure! Diet sounds very enjoyable but it would have to be when appetite is not there.
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It’s all foods many pro bodybuilders eat all off season honestly, nothing remarkable. What it takes calorically to grow now vs maintain later is a big difference obviously too.
 
Hyde said:
It’s all foods many pro bodybuilders eat all off season honestly, nothing remarkable. What it takes calorically to grow now vs maintain later is a big difference obviously too.
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Yeah you can grow a little more freely but maintaining off cycle tends to need to be a bit cleaner. Well for those of us without superhuman metabolisms...
 
MrKleen73 said:
Yeah you can grow a little more freely but maintaining off cycle tends to need to be a bit cleaner. Well for those of us without superhuman metabolisms...
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Yeah I here you for sure. And I’m not pretending to be making all lean gains. I wasn’t even lean prior to this bulk.

I am just at a point where I am telling myself, “Eat as many cheeseburgers as you think it takes, gain whatever you can stand, do whatever you think it takes - it’s time to see how strong you can really get when all the restrictor plates are taken off.”
 
My metabolism is pretty damn crazy good or bad depending how you look at it. But I would definitely agree the diet and strictness needs to be tight off cycle compared to on. The love handles tend to form more rapidly off cycle for me for sure.
 
10/11/19 - Wk5, Deadlift
BW 246.2

Deadlift, Tex Deadlift Bar, Hookgrip
135x5
225x3
315,365,405x1
440 5x2

3” Blockpulls
+Straps
440 3x3
475 1x3

3” Sumo Blockpulls
390 1x10

Bleh. Poor sleep, poor energy, weight felt kinda heavy and my fucking thumbs just keep squirting blood. Honestly worried I will miss on grip issues at the meet, but at least I can pull anything I can hold, on the bright side. No time to practice over-under safely so I have to just keep going with hookgrip.
 
Hyde said:
Yeah I here you for sure. And I’m not pretending to be making all lean gains. I wasn’t even lean prior to this bulk.

I am just at a point where I am telling myself, “Eat as many cheeseburgers as you think it takes, gain whatever you can stand, do whatever you think it takes - it’s time to see how strong you can really get when all the restrictor plates are taken off.”
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I bet you can kill it this way. I commend your dedication to the cause and not worrying about the aesthetics for the time being. You can clean things up when you are done, and even then it is still somewhat bulking season after that so you have plenty time to stay at elevated calories to lock in the new muscle before worrying about leaning up for shirt off season.
Hyde said:
Bleh. Poor sleep, poor energy, weight felt kinda heavy and my fucking thumbs just keep squirting blood. Honestly worried I will miss on grip issues at the meet, but at least I can pull anything I can hold, on the bright side. No time to practice over-under safely so I have to just keep going with hookgrip.
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Get some vitamin E oil and coat that bitch a couple times a day when not training it will help the healing and then use an open grip during any pulling movements while on your deload to give it a bit more of a chance to heal up before then. Heck even use an open grip for upper body accessory pulling the week or so after deload and only wrap the thumb around for deads. Might help.
 
Oh yeah you might consider some oragel or a lidacaine rub for over that area of the thumb pulling day if still sensitive so pain is not a factor in losing grip. I know you aren't concerned about ripping the skin so much as holding the bar and getting the white lights, so maybe that can help. Of course test prior to the meet to make sure no effect on muscular control but I would not assume there would be in that area.
 
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