Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

245lbs this morning. Pulled back intensity of eating the last couple days and been doing 12.5mg exem eod since starting the 500iu e3d HCG. Also switched the 20mg tamox out for 60mg ralox. Will be adding a large dose of 4 & 19andro daily at a 3:1 ratio starting tomorrow.

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Hyde said:
245lbs this morning. Pulled back intensity of eating the last couple days and been doing 12.5mg exem eod since starting the 500iu e3d HCG. Also switched the 20mg tamox out for 60mg ralox. Will be adding a large dose of 4 & 19andro daily at a 3:1 ratio starting tomorrow.

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Hows that phera treating you?
 
Hyde said:
245lbs this morning. Pulled back intensity of eating the last couple days and been doing 12.5mg exem eod since starting the 500iu e3d HCG. Also switched the 20mg tamox out for 60mg ralox. Will be adding a large dose of 4 & 19andro daily at a 3:1 ratio starting tomorrow.

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Fark mate, boulder shoulders!
 
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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I thought for sure you'd get that bench, too. Your second attempt was damn near a speed rep.

IIRC, you were having some shoulder issues in the final weeks of prep too, so that limited the number of maximal reps you got in training. That's probably a big reason for the misgroove once the weights got heavy.
 
Hyde said:
245lbs this morning. Pulled back intensity of eating the last couple days and been doing 12.5mg exem eod since starting the 500iu e3d HCG. Also switched the 20mg tamox out for 60mg ralox. Will be adding a large dose of 4 & 19andro daily at a 3:1 ratio starting tomorrow.

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Jeeezus you’re thick bro. Good job on the size in your arms, everywhere really.
 
10/13/19, Wk6 Bench Deload
BW 245.2

Vogelpohl Rows, Facepulls
50 2x20 each

Lat Pulldown
99,143x10

Bench
45,95,135x5
165 5x3
205x1

2-Board
245 2x5

Side Raises
35 2x10

Rear Raises
30 2x12

BB Curl
45x12
65x8
85x5
100x10 PR

Pull-ups/Chins
2x8/10 alternating

Pullthrus
160 3x15

Hammercurls
40 2x15

3-0-1-0 Tempo Legpress, deadlift stance
320 3x10

Seated Calves
90x12,10,10

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jimbuick said:
I thought for sure you'd get that bench, too. Your second attempt was damn near a speed rep.

IIRC, you were having some shoulder issues in the final weeks of prep too, so that limited the number of maximal reps you got in training. That's probably a big reason for the misgroove once the weights got heavy.
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Yeah my left shoulder which ended up giving out the 2nd workout after my deload from the meet... Now dealing with scapular issues on the left side... UGHHH!!!! Will get there though!
hairygrandpa said:
Looking HUGE at 245lbs!
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I was going to say the same thing. Looking massive at 245 @Hyde not much fat added at all, just thick as fawk!!! Very impressed.

Nice looking deload workout too!
 
SkRaw85 said:
Beefcake.
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hairygrandpa said:
Looking HUGE at 245lbs!
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MrKleen73 said:
Yeah my left shoulder which ended up giving out the 2nd workout after my deload from the meet... Now dealing with scapular issues on the left side... UGHHH!!!! Will get there though!

I was going to say the same thing. Looking massive at 245 @Hyde not much fat added at all, just thick as fawk!!! Very impressed.

Nice looking deload workout too!
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Definitely fattened up in the core some but probably a good bit of water too. Still, I am trying to do what it takes knowing I will take it off later!

This was the deload deadlift accessories added in that session as well. Squat deload tonight then we’re heading to Miami tomorrow morning at 4am for America’s Strongest Woman this Friday! Wife is looking jacked.
 
Looked up the results - did Jess injure herself on the deadlift?? Hope all is well brother.
 
Sean1332 said:
Looking strong!
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Well hot damn. I imagine you wont be sticking around for too long on here but good to see ya back, man. Still looking strong as **** on the IG, but this time no power belly.
 
Sheriff Morri said:
Bit late to the show
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Welcome aboard!

jswain34 said:
Looked up the results - did Jess injure herself on the deadlift?? Hope all is well brother.
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Nope thankfully; she had been getting niggles in both hamstrings leading up to the final weeks before the show. She had pulled 340 & 352 in training but I believe 345 mid contest for the mandatory opener was just too high in a fatigued state mid contest. That zero cost her the show considering there were so few contestants this time - every point counts. We actually had her skip loading the 3rd & 4th implements in the loading race because she couldn’t win at that point so it wasn’t worth risking her hammies.

Sean1332 said:
Looking strong!
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Very glad to see you around here, Sean!
 
Sheriff Morri said:
Bit late to the show
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Welcome aboard!

jswain34 said:
Looked up the results - did Jess injure herself on the deadlift?? Hope all is well brother.
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Nope thankfully; she had been getting niggles in both hamstrings leading up to the final weeks before the show. She had pulled 340 & 352 in training but I believe 345 mid contest for the mandatory opener was just too high in a fatigued state mid contest. That zero cost her the show considering there were so few contestants this time - every point counts. We actually had her skip loading the 3rd & 4th implements in the loading race because she couldn’t win at that point so it wasn’t worth risking her hammies.

Sean1332 said:
Looking strong!
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Very glad to see you around here, Sean!
 
Well boys, back from Miami and getting life back in order - wife took 3rd of 3 Lightweights. Not what we wanted or expected but at the top it’s usually pretty close no matter what. Nobody got hurt so she can get right back into building.

Trip was awesome; did not expect to have so much fun there but Miami surprised me. We stayed about 4 blocks from the beach, which was gorgeous, the bars and restaurants were top notch, and lots of cool tours and sites to see. Been wanting to see the Everglades since I was a little boy, and they didn’t disappoint! Saw some gators, visited a zen garden, drove through the rich island neighborhoods with yachts, beach, ate gelato 3 times, worked out on the beach at night - my kind of vacay!

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Hyde said:
Well boys, back from Miami and getting life back in order - wife took 3rd of 3 Lightweights. Not what we wanted or expected but at the top it’s usually pretty close no matter what. Nobody got hurt so she can get right back into building.

Trip was awesome; did not expect to have so much fun there but Miami surprised me. We stayed about 4 blocks from the beach, which was gorgeous, the bars and restaurants were top notch, and lots of cool tours and sites to see. Been wanting to see the Everglades since I was a little boy, and they didn’t disappoint! Saw some gators, visited a zen garden, drove through the rich island neighborhoods with yachts, beach, ate gelato 3 times, worked out on the beach at night - my kind of vacay!

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S Fla is my home.... Great place to live... I'm never leaving haha. Glad you enjoyed it brother.
 
Hyde said:
Well boys, back from Miami and getting life back in order - wife took 3rd of 3 Lightweights. Not what we wanted or expected but at the top it’s usually pretty close no matter what. Nobody got hurt so she can get right back into building.

Trip was awesome; did not expect to have so much fun there but Miami surprised me. We stayed about 4 blocks from the beach, which was gorgeous, the bars and restaurants were top notch, and lots of cool tours and sites to see. Been wanting to see the Everglades since I was a little boy, and they didn’t disappoint! Saw some gators, visited a zen garden, drove through the rich island neighborhoods with yachts, beach, ate gelato 3 times, worked out on the beach at night - my kind of vacay!

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Cheezus, I wouldn’t want to fck with you at a bar. You’re a monster, Hyde!
 
Godstrength said:
S Fla is my home.... Great place to live... I'm never leaving haha. Glad you enjoyed it brother.
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I have been to different parts 4 times over the last 2 years now and could definitely see myself somewhere down there at some point.

Matthersby said:
Cheezus, I wouldn’t want to fck with you at a bar. You’re a monster, Hyde!
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Not a fighter or an instigator by any stretch, but it’s good knowing I have the strength on tap to gorilla press 90% of the fools out there looking to escalate things if push comes to shove. No weightclasses in the jungle, baby!
 
Hyde said:
I have been to different parts 4 times over the last 2 years now and could definitely see myself somewhere down there at some point.



Not a fighter or an instigator by any stretch, but it’s good knowing I have the strength on tap to gorilla press 90% of the fools out there looking to escalate things if push comes to shove. No weightclasses in the jungle, baby!
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Best quote ever! "No weightclasses in the jungle, baby" needs to be printed on a tshirt!
 
10/15/19 - Wk6, Squat Deload

GHR/Push-ups/TRX Fatmans/Bird Dogs
2x12/25/15/10

Squat
55,115x5
165,215x3
265 5x3

SSB (in 3-ply knee sleeves)
362 3x3

Back Extensions
+70 5x10



10/17/19 - Wk6, Overhead Deload

BB Strictpress
135 3x5

BB Rows, beltless
95,135,185,215,235x12

DB Shrugs
120 2x12

BB Skullcrushers
75 2x10

Single-arm Cable Tri Extensions, Overhand then Underhand
2x25 each

Rear Delts on Pecdeck
3x25

Deload squat was night we left for Miami, and the upper deload session was in Thunder Gym in Little Havana. If you’re ever needing a $5 day pass in Miami, can’t go wrong - old school bodybuilding gym!
 
10/15/19 - Wk6, Squat Deload

GHR/Push-ups/TRX Fatmans/Bird Dogs
2x12/25/15/10

Squat
55,115x5
165,215x3
265 5x3

SSB (in 3-ply knee sleeves)
362 3x3

Back Extensions
+70 5x10



10/17/19 - Wk6, Overhead Deload

BB Strictpress
135 3x5

BB Rows, beltless
95,135,185,215,235x12

DB Shrugs
120 2x12

BB Skullcrushers
75 2x10

Single-arm Cable Tri Extensions, Overhand then Underhand
2x25 each

Rear Delts on Pecdeck
3x25

Deload squat was night we left for Miami, and the upper deload session was in Thunder Gym in Little Havana. If you’re ever needing a $5 day pass in Miami, can’t go wrong - old school bodybuilding gym!
 
10/22/19 - Wk7, Deadlift
BW 243.8

GHR/Push-ups/TRX Fatman Rows
2x12/25/15

Deadlift, deadlift bar, hookgrip
500 3x3

Blockpulls
+straps
530 2x2

Sumo Blocks
405 1x4 (felt hamstring & cut the set)

Left hamstring randomly popped a little on the sumo work so had to shut it down. Think I avoided a major blowout at least. Will try to squat Friday but if I feel it I will hold up. No bruising right now. Taped thumbs for hookgrip preemptively and grip went a lot better this session at least.


10/23/19 - Wk7 Bench

Light Vogelpohl Rows, Facepulls

Bench
45,95,145x5
195x3
245x2
275 4x2, 1x7+1 assist PR

1-Board
245 2x5

Side Raises
35 2x10

Rear Raises
30 2x12

Underhand Pulldown warmups
100,150x12

Chins
10,10,10,10,8

275x6 was my previous best with 275 - missed rep 8 just shy of lockout. Bench looking on track for a new 1RM!
 
Today should be a 5th Set Squat at 420lbs, but my hamstring isn’t ready - could feel it if I wasn’t careful on even weightless back extensions. Squatting felt really strong but as soon as I felt absolutely anything I shut it down - hopefully I will be able to execute this session next Wednesday. It’s only been 60 hours since the hamstring pop so I know I need more healing.

Sled Drags (80ft Backward, 80ft Fwd)
110 x4 roundtrips

Back Ext
2x12

Pullthrus
50,80,110x10
130,150,170x15

Back Ext
35 4x10

Squat, Tex Squatbar
55x10,5,5
105,155,205,255,305x3
355x2 shut it down

Left on a good note. Hoping 5 days rest and continued bloodflow and mobility will get it ready for next week.
 
Hyde said:
I have been to different parts 4 times over the last 2 years now and could definitely see myself somewhere down there at some point.



Not a fighter or an instigator by any stretch, but it’s good knowing I have the strength on tap to gorilla press 90% of the fools out there looking to escalate things if push comes to shove. No weightclasses in the jungle, baby!
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Headed to Tampa month after next. Second time just this year. Love it there really. Can’t dig all the tropical storms though
 
10/26/19
BW 247.0

BB Rows
45,95,145x12
195x8
215,245x12

BB Shrugs
245,295x15

BB DOH Holds
345x25, 20 seconds

Incline Chest-Supported DB Rows
80x14,13

Just getting the body warmed up and my back, trap & grip work in. Feelin’ juicy.
 
Also, dropped the 30mg Phera and 15mg Mk when I got to Miami last week after a month on. Just felt like my entire digestive tract was toxic, and wanted to drop a little water while I walked around on vacation. Also had added the 4/19andro blend as mentioned that Monday.

Anyway, once I came back added Mk677 back in and running 20mg Phera for 5 days now to use it up and help the bridge into Epiandro soon. Test staying at 300mg once per week.
 
Hyde said:
Also, dropped the 30mg Phera and 15mg Mk when I got to Miami last week after a month on. Just felt like my entire digestive tract was toxic, and wanted to drop a little water while I walked around on vacation. Also had added the 4/19andro blend as mentioned that Monday.

Anyway, once I came back added Mk677 back in and running 20mg Phera for 5 days now to use it up and help the bridge into Epiandro soon. Test staying at 300mg once per week.
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What brand of epiandro are you running? Very curious about epiandro...
 
Smart call on shutting down squats the other day. A lot of people can learn something about longevity in the sport from moves like that. Also, nice fuggin bench work the other day.
 
jackedviking said:
What brand of epiandro are you running? Very curious about epiandro...
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Don’t be. The reason I’m only using 300 test is because I still need to use up a bunch of andros lol. It’s OL super-epi, but having used 3AD I would definitely recommend that over epi every time. Lasts longer, smoother, better results.

jswain34 said:
Smart call on shutting down squats the other day. A lot of people can learn something about longevity in the sport from moves like that. Also, nice fuggin bench work the other day.
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I had JUST listened to the BROCast that morning, and coincidentally Marshall Johnson was on and talking about how if he feels anything he doesn’t take follow up sets; he shuts it down right there. A good reminder at the perfect time!
 
Hyde said:
Don’t be. The reason I’m only using 300 test is because I still need to use up a bunch of andros lol. It’s OL super-epi, but having used 3AD I would definitely recommend that over epi every time. Lasts longer, smoother, better results.



I had JUST listened to the BROCast that morning, and coincidentally Marshall Johnson was on and talking about how if he feels anything he doesn’t take follow up sets; he shuts it down right there. A good reminder at the perfect time!
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Appreciate the heads up, boss!
 
Hyde said:
Don’t be. The reason I’m only using 300 test is because I still need to use up a bunch of andros lol. It’s OL super-epi, but having used 3AD I would definitely recommend that over epi every time. Lasts longer, smoother, better results.



I had JUST listened to the BROCast that morning, and coincidentally Marshall Johnson was on and talking about how if he feels anything he doesn’t take follow up sets; he shuts it down right there. A good reminder at the perfect time!
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Appreciate the heads up, boss!
 
10/28/19 - Wk 7, OHP
BW 248.9

BB Strictpress
45x10
95,125,155x5
190 4x5, 1x8 PR BAYBAYYYY

CG Feet-Up Bench
135,185,225,235,240x5 easy PR

BB Skullcrushers
75 2x12

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

Miniband Pullaparts
4x35, 45 sec rests

Damn did strict press feel strong! 190x8 is a big PR.
 
Hell of a PR and looking like a strong man now for sure!!! Good move on taking care of the hammy go get a massage on that bad boy!
 
10/30/19 - Wk8, Squat
BW 250.0

Squat, Texas Squatbar
55 2x5
145,195x5
245,295x3
345,385,415,425,435,445,455,465,475x2

SSB
372 3x3

No hammy issues. Elected to drop down to doubles from triples, raise intensity, and do more sets instead of an AMRAP to keep RPE controlled and avoid straining. Everything moved very well; plenty more in the tank!

Phera is completely gone; added 1g Epiandro per day these last 6 weeks.
 
Glad to hear you were able to push squats a bit and no hammy issues! Are you dropping any water yet from the absence of the phera? Hit 250, BIG BOY STATUS!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Glad to hear you were able to push squats a bit and no hammy issues! Are you dropping any water yet from the absence of the phera? Hit 250, BIG BOY STATUS!
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Not really, was having to use 12.5mg exem eod to keep water under control with it and HCG so I wasn’t carrying much bloat. 248.2 this morning. Phera (ran it 4wks, 1 off, 1 on) was killing my appetite hard. Everything was forced. Looking forward to appetite improving the next couple weeks!

Last bench AMRAP session tomorrow morning before peaking cycle begins!
 
11/1/19 - Wk8, Bench
BW 250.2

Bench
45 2x5
95,135,185x5
225,255x2
280 4x2, 1x8 PR

1-Board
250 2x5

Side Raises
15,25x10
35 2x10

Rear Raises
15x12
30 2x12

Now we’re talking! Bench is stronger than ever and I’m ready to start cashing in the work!
 
Nice benching and congrats on that PR!!!!
 
Hyde said:
11/1/19 - Wk8, Bench
BW 250.2

Bench
45 2x5
95,135,185x5
225,255x2
280 4x2, 1x8 PR

1-Board
250 2x5

Side Raises
15,25x10
35 2x10

Rear Raises
15x12
30 2x12

Now we’re talking! Bench is stronger than ever and I’m ready to start cashing in the work!
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Nice!!!!
 
Yeeeeeeaaaaaa buddy. Youre gonna throw down somethin mean on the platform i can feel it.
 
Thanks fellas - I am feeling strong and ready to begin peaking later this week! Only tomorrow remains before the final peaking mesocycle commences

11/3/19 - Back Accessory
BW 252.8

BB Rows
135,185x10
220,250x12

BB Shrugs
250,300x15

DOH BB Holds
365 x10,6 seconds

Incline Chest-Supported DB Rows
80 2x15

Knocked this out a day early since I missed my chin-ups last week. Loaded up for heavy squats in the morning and will probably throw some speed pulls in after since I didn’t get to pull last week.
 
Hyde said:
Not really, was having to use 12.5mg exem eod to keep water under control with it and HCG so I wasn’t carrying much bloat. 248.2 this morning. Phera (ran it 4wks, 1 off, 1 on) was killing my appetite hard. Everything was forced. Looking forward to appetite improving the next couple weeks!

Last bench AMRAP session tomorrow morning before peaking cycle begins!
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Even after all the years I've ran I've never use HCG but hear so many positive things about it. May have to finally get some.
 
LiveToLift said:
Even after all the years I've ran I've never use HCG but hear so many positive things about it. May have to finally get some.
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I dig it, if you don’t mind managing some extra estrogen. But it definitely prevents or greatly alleviates testicular atrophy. If you are done having kids and are on HRT that may not matter for you, but as someone coming off and looking at little ones yet it’s the smartest move.
 
11/4/19 - Wk 8, Squat (again)
BW 251.2

Bird Dogs
2x10

Squat, Texas Squatbar
55 2x5
145,235,325x3
385,425,445,465,485,495x2 PR

Dynamic Deadlift, Deadlift bar, Hookgrip
245x3
335x2
425x6 singles EMOM

20lb PR double on squat, from last week’s 475 which was already a solid double PR. Furthermore, I could have absolutely done another rep, maybe 2 even - RPE8.5 for real. Very stoked for next Wednesday!

Completely forgot about the SSB triples I was supposed to do after straightbar work, but I have to max deadlift on Friday so probably just as well to save my back. The beltless speed pulls flew effortlessly with no hammy issues, so I am feeling confident for Friday’s peaking session.
 
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