Guest viewing limit reached
  • You have reached the maximum number of guest views allowed
  • Please register below to remove this limitation

Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

Hyde said:
Blood pressure this morning was 126/76 again, pulse 62, so I’m happy no Telmisartan is currently necessary. Still on 150 test/100 mast split over 2 shots/wk, no AI.

Met with my local surgeon this morning to discuss MRI results; he called my Chicago surgeon while I was there. There’s bone on the inside crook AND back of my elbow that’s physically limiting my flexion that is now obvious in the MRI.

Plan is for the Chicago surgeon to scope my left elbow: I will have full ROM back before I get off the operating table, and do PT a few times a week initially to maintain the restored ROM. I can begin lifting with my arm immediately, but should expect a lot of pain for several months.

So now it’s down to getting that scheduled with his office!
Click to expand...
That’s good news, not the pain part, but full ROM. Hopefully as you build that tissue back up, that restored strength will help prevent any new injuries. I don’t know if you had mentioned it, but have you had a previous injury that’s causing this or just wear and tear over the years? You may have mentioned it and I missed it, I just don’t remember.
 
All Sounds Like Good News Hyde 2.0 !!
 
gphagan1 said:
That’s good news, not the pain part, but full ROM. Hopefully as you build that tissue back up, that restored strength will help prevent any new injuries. I don’t know if you had mentioned it, but have you had a previous injury that’s causing this or just wear and tear over the years? You may have mentioned it and I missed it, I just don’t remember.
Click to expand...

It could possibly have something to do with my distal biceps tendon ripping off & getting re-attached, but based on the bone on the back of the elbow under the tricep it’s probably just wear & tear from trying to get jacked
 
Hyde said:
It could possibly have something to do with my distal biceps tendon ripping off & getting re-attached, but based on the bone on the back of the elbow under the tricep it’s probably just wear & tear from trying to get jacked
Click to expand...
Yeah probably a combination of both. Hopefully this restores it fully, and you won’t need any future procedures.
 
BennyMagoo79 said:
Is it bone fragments or bone growth?
Either way, good news no ROM impingement post surgery!
Click to expand...

Sounds like growth on the inside of the elbow and they aren’t sure on the outside - he said a piece could have fractured at some point and then gotten stuck there. Heavy training is remodeling to the bones after all. You’re always damaging and rebuilding them.
 
11/20/22
BW 247.2

8 min walk

Cable Rope Facepulls/Tri Pressdown/Rows circuit
38 3x25/25/12 per side

Bench
45,95,135,185,225x5
255 5x5

Seated DB Press
25x20
50 2x15,1x20

Incline Williams Extensions
40,50x10
65x6,4
55x10

Bumper Plate Front Raise Dropsets
45x10 -> 35x12 -> 25x14 -> 10x16
10x16 -> 25x14 -> 35x12 -> 45x10

Didn’t really feel like starting another dynamic wave yet; just working my benchpressing muscles.
 
Hyde said:
Blood pressure this morning was 126/76 again, pulse 62, so I’m happy no Telmisartan is currently necessary. Still on 150 test/100 mast split over 2 shots/wk, no AI.

Met with my local surgeon this morning to discuss MRI results; he called my Chicago surgeon while I was there. There’s bone on the inside crook AND back of my elbow that’s physically limiting my flexion that is now obvious in the MRI.

Plan is for the Chicago surgeon to scope my left elbow: I will have full ROM back before I get off the operating table, and do PT a few times a week initially to maintain the restored ROM. I can begin lifting with my arm immediately, but should expect a lot of pain for several months.

So now it’s down to getting that scheduled with his office!
Click to expand...

definitely seems like this would lead to a better/faster recovery then muscular/etc type situation. Pain is just weakness leaving the body anyways, right?!
 
Dustin07 said:
definitely seems like this would lead to a better/faster recovery then muscular/etc type situation. Pain is just weakness leaving the body anyways, right?!
Click to expand...

Talking about shirt sleeves I used to have a shirt (30 years ago) with1/4 sleeves that had this saying on it !! (loved that shirt)
 
11/21/22

8 min walk
Bird Dogs
Side Planks
Glute Bridges

Back Extension w/ Ham Raise
BW 2x15

Rack Pull Above Knees
45,135,225x5
+straps
315,405x1
+belt
495,545,595,645x1

Frontsquat
45,95x5
145,185x3
235,275x1
+belt & sleeves
305,325,345x1
255 3x5

Widegrip Neutral Low Cable Row
77,99x20
121 2x15

Pulldowns
110,143x15
165 2x10
110x20

Standing Cable Abs
44x50

I think 700 from just above knee was on the table this morning, but my main focus was trying out Frontsquat on my ankle & I’m glad I saved the energy! They felt heavy, but like they were exactly what I needed right now for my deadlift.
 
645x OK I'm Died Now!!
 
Hyde said:
11/21/22

8 min walk
Bird Dogs
Side Planks
Glute Bridges

Back Extension w/ Ham Raise
BW 2x15

Rack Pull Above Knees
45,135,225x5
+straps
315,405x1
+belt
495,545,595,645x1

Frontsquat
45,95x5
145,185x3
235,275x1
+belt & sleeves
305,325,345x1
255 3x5

Widegrip Neutral Low Cable Row
77,99x20
121 2x15

Pulldowns
110,143x15
165 2x10
110x20

Standing Cable Abs
44x50

I think 700 from just above knee was on the table this morning, but my main focus was trying out Frontsquat on my ankle & I’m glad I saved the energy! They felt heavy, but like they were exactly what I needed right now for my deadlift.
Click to expand...
Looks like you’re definitely dialing it back up.💪🔥
 
Good news on the elbow, outside of the pain that is. Nice work on those front squats, especially if the ankle felt good during them.
 
Dustin07 said:
same. you just reminded me of when I asked some new kids at the gym to spot me when I was deadlifting. They were like "yeah ! sure!.... how??" I said you just get down there and floorpress it if it looks like i'm in trouble.
Click to expand...
Better than "Just give me a little goose in the caboose! I will get it up then!"
 
Rocket3015 said:
645x OK I'm Died Now!!
Click to expand...

You’d be amazed what you can lug from above the knee! It’s a fairly bogus lift, but the 18” blockpull/silver dollar deadlift does pop up now and again at strongman comps.

gphagan1 said:
Looks like you’re definitely dialing it back up.
Click to expand...

Taking it easy! I’ve technically reduced my gear; was doing 150 test & 100 mast/wk but now moving those 75/50 shots to e5d.

I think doing less squatting/leg work has been letting me hit what I do a bit harder.
 
Hyde said:
It’s a fairly bogus lift, but the 18” blockpull/silver dollar deadlift does pop up now and again at strongman comps.
Click to expand...

It is, but I thought I had read studies on the positive hormonal effect of even just holding that much weight in your hand. Maybe it's bro science and a placebo but I did a lot of rack pulls after I tore that ligament in my back until I could get all the way to full DL again and after my experience I'd recommend it for anyone rehabbing back issues... I mean 135lbs was enough to make me puke off the ground, but rack pulling 405 was doable
 
Dustin07 said:
It is, but I thought I had read studies on the positive hormonal effect of even just holding that much weight in your hand. Maybe it's bro science and a placebo but I did a lot of rack pulls after I tore that ligament in my back until I could get all the way to full DL again and after my experience I'd recommend it for anyone rehabbing back issues... I mean 135lbs was enough to make me puke off the ground, but rack pulling 405 was doable
Click to expand...
Not sure on the hormonal but for tendon strength and what not it is very good. Limited safe ROM but stimulates a lot of collagen production. I read an article regarding tendon strengthening and they were all maximal weight in short ROM activities that were suggested to really increase connective tissue strength.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Not sure on the hormonal but for tendon strength and what not it is very good. Limited safe ROM but stimulates a lot of collagen production. I read an article regarding tendon strengthening and they were all maximal weight in short ROM activities that were suggested to really increase connective tissue strength.
Click to expand...
Makes sense, because your not stretching the tendon all the way.
 
gphagan1 said:
Makes sense, because your not stretching the tendon all the way.
Click to expand...
Yeah was a lot of things like 2-4 inch lockouts and holds on a lot of lifts. Sometimes just straining against something so heavy you can't even move it in that ROM.
 
Fasted about 23 hours yesterday besides black coffee, a couple doses of A-Y, Synephrine, Naringin, Choline, plus 20mcg Clen & a 300mg shot of l-carnitine.

Then enjoyed this 1.5lb of prime beef 🥩 and a bowl of casein sludge.

Invalid Link Removed

Woke up 3lbs lighter at 243.2lbs.
 
YUM!
 
11/23/22
BW 243.2

6 min walk

Band Pullaparts ss w/ Band Pressdown
35,33,33 each

Band Flyes ss w/ Band Chest Presses
30 each

Yukon Bar Bench
60x10
vs doubled micro minibands
60x5
110,150,200,240,270x1
295,305,315x1 PR

Closegrip Yukon Bench to Foam
vs doubled micro minibands
200,210,220,230,240x6

V-Grip Band Tri Pressdown
2 Strong + 1 Average x8,10,10

alt w/ Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
35x15,12,12

Perfect Push-up
2x25

My arthroscopic surgery got scheduled today for December 7th. During my warmup tonight, it dawned on me there’s a tiny chance when they put me under for that surgery, I might never wake up. I thought about how I’d want to live these last 2 weeks - with no regrets. That goes for training!

Took a 25lb PR on the Yukon bar vs doubled minis over what I hit 20 weeks ago, while weighing 15lbs lighter, while just cruising for months now instead of blasting.

“You can do anything you set your mind to, man…”
-Eminem
 
Live ever day like it's your last !
 
11/24/22

10 min walk
Bird Dogs
Side Planks

GHR
2x15

Sumo, stiffbar
45x10
135x5
+1-ply gateway briefs
225,315x3
405 2x3
+belt
455,495,545x1

RDLs
+belt & straps
425x5,5,8 PR

Chest-Supported Row
35x15
60,80x12
105x8
115x6

Lying Leg Raise + Curl-Up
2x20

alt w/ Lying Leg Curl
58 2x50

I’m grateful to have set a lifetime rep PR on RDLs to kick Thanksgiving off right! The 545 Sumo wasn’t a PR, but it was a fun heavy single that paid out more than it cost for sure - really nailed technique.

Hope you all had a good holiday - I’m thankful for your friendship!
 
Keep hitting those PR and who knows how much you will lift in your next competition !!
 
Crushing it of course. It is interesting when your own mortality stares you in the face, and even better when it makes you want to strive for more. Congrats on your hard earned PR's!
 
Always a great sign when you’re hitting PRs at a lower weight. 💪
Hope all you guys had a great Thanksgiving with friends and family.
My wife and I have had this crazy flu for a week, so we didn’t want it to ruin our family’s Thanksgiving. So our teenage grandson fumigated the house and we stayed in our bedroom, so they could enjoy. But that was okay because it felt good hearing them all enjoying themselves. We watched movies, ate fruit and hydrated.
Thankful for family and friends and friends I’ve made on here that enjoy helping each other in our favorite hobby and lifestyle.💪🙏
 
gphagan1 said:
Always a great sign when you’re hitting PRs at a lower weight.
Hope all you guys had a great Thanksgiving with friends and family.
My wife and I have had this crazy flu for a week, so we didn’t want it to ruin our family’s Thanksgiving. So our teenage grandson fumigated the house and we stayed in our bedroom, so they could enjoy. But that was okay because it felt good hearing them all enjoying themselves. We watched movies, ate fruit and hydrated.
Thankful for family and friends and friends I’ve made on here that enjoy helping each other in our favorite hobby and lifestyle.
Click to expand...

Hope you w recover speedily. Everyone has something right now it seems. I guess this is the new normal? Damned annoying really
 
SkRaw85 said:
Hope you w recover speedily. Everyone has something right now it seems. I guess this is the new normal? Damned annoying really
Click to expand...

Yeah I mean I’ve never had a toddler in daycare before - I assume this is just the norm for that! Something every other month, but it’s probably making me tougher in the long run.
 
Yeah, I still haven't felt right from the Upper Respiratory Infection I had a little while back. The fever went away but the rest of the symptoms just seem to be lingering going on two weeks now it seems.
 
11/27/22
BW 246.2

10 min walk

Rope Facepulls, Pressdowns, Rows circuit
33 3x25, 4x25, 3x15

Bench
45,95,135,185,235x5
260 3x5
265,270x5

EZBar Lying Tri Extension
50x20
100 2x17

Didn’t eat enough close enough to this and was getting shaky before tricep extensions so I grabbed a couple sets and bounced.
 
You have to keep fuel in the tank !
 
pretty normal lol. I haven't really been sick since 2019 and my boy is 13 now. But all my co-workers with toddlers are sick monthly....ha

Hyde said:
Yeah I mean I’ve never had a toddler in daycare before - I assume this is just the norm for that! Something every other month, but it’s probably making me tougher in the long run.
Click to expand...
 
My toddlers are in there 30 & 40's :ROFLMAO:
 
11/28/22

7 min walk

Bird Dogs
Side Planks
Glute Bridges

GHR
2x15

Squat
45,45,135,225,315,365x3
+2-ply gateway suit bottoms, belt, & triple-ply sleeves
415,465,505x2
550x1

Dynamic Conventional, stiffbar
45,135x5
225x3
315x1
335 6x1 w/ 15 sec rests

Cable Pullthrus
120 3x20

Back-Supported Hanging Leg Raises
3x15

Broke out the new Spud 2-ply gateway squat suit for the first time. This thing is great! I’ve been in just a few different suits over the years, and they are extremely difficult to get into, but this new material is so stretchy I was able to get into it myself without hanging the straps from a barbell - just wore some slick leggings and pulled & wiggled for less than 2 minutes!

That being said, the level of support is pretty great considering the ease of use & incredibly cheap price tag. It doesn’t have any groove you need to stay in, make you squat a certain way, or bind up and stop you at any point; it just gives some good pop out of the bottom and provides strong compression & good feedback on body position.

505 felt pretty light, but 550 was max effort! I would have needed the straps up to carry on, but I didn’t have anyone useful to set them at the commercial gym. Glad I got to play with this before surgery next week.
 
11/30/22

11 min walk

Rope Cable Facepulls, Pressdown, Row circuit
33 3x25/4x25/3x15/arm

Reverse Band Floorpress
45x10
+minibands from top
135x5
185x3
235,275,305,325x1
+sleeves
345,365x1 PR
385x1 needed assistance

Widegrip Floorpress
225x8
245x5
255 2x5

DB Flyes
50 3x12 slow tempo

DB NG Bench
50 2x25

Tricep Pressdown
44x20
71x15
99x10
122x10 - 76x7 - 49x9 dropset

Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
40 2x12

DB Laterals
35x12
40x10

Knew I couldn’t PR anything existing today, so I did a new max effort exercise variant - enjoyed this one A LOT! Spotter really let me work hard to get a proper max effort strain on the 385. I feel like this set me up well to go into elbow surgery next Wednesday neurologically strong.

Invalid Link Removed
 
Congrats on getting to grind that one out. Something about that all out effort that is just so rewarding.
 
12/1/22
BW 243.6

8 min walk

Bird Dogs
Standing Side Crunch
45x20/side
Suitcase Carry
45x1 trip/side

GHR
3x15
1x30 PR

BB Rows
45,135,185x15
+belt
235,255x10
275,295x8

Underhand Lat Pulldown warmups

V-Grip Chins
3,7,6,10,11

Hip Thruster Machine
180,360x10
540 2x6 volume PR

Low-Back Supported Hanging Leg Raise
2x20

No squats or pulls tonight; saving up for a big pull Monday morning hopefully with surgery looming next Wednesday. Kind of kicked ass on accessories tonight, due to hitting them fresh for a change.
 
Congrats on those PR's and damn on the 30 reps on GHR!!!!!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Congrats on those PR's and damn on the 30 reps on GHR!!!!!
Click to expand...

Thanks! I can tell I really added some good hamstring size on the last blast; I knew they were previously too small to support a 600lb squat, so I made volume there a priority. I was really pleased to see how strong my glutes were last night, but I know I will have to make them bigger as well to take my lower body lifts to the next level. They aren’t as big as they used to be in 2019-2020.
 
Hyde got a big ole butt, oh yea !!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top