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Hyde’s Strength Odyssey

Hyde said:
Oh he knows; I showed him the Frontsquat video yesterday morning! And was calculating the weights with him to make sure I did what I needed to beat his dips the other week.

This barbell club is for competitors only, so I suppose it just comes with the territory. It’s ALWAYS about who is stronger 🥲
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That sounds like a great club. That competitive atmosphere is something I do miss from the old days when are hockey team was weight training.
 
2/7/24
BW 255.0

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts

Trapbar Deadlift, Kabuki hi handles
155x5
245x3
335,425x1
+belt
515,605,661,705x1 PR

RDLs, Tex deadlift bar, beltless
225,275x10
+straps
315,345x10

HS CSR
115 5x12

Reverse Hyper
270x15
360 2x15

“IT’S A MINDSET!!!”

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705lbs / 320kg
 
Hyde said:
2/7/24
BW 255.0

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts

Trapbar Deadlift, Kabuki hi handles
155x5
245x3
335,425x1
+belt
515,605,661,705x1 PR

RDLs, Tex deadlift bar, beltless
225,275x10
+straps
315,345x10

HS CSR
115 5x12

Reverse Hyper
270x15
360 2x15

“IT’S A MINDSET!!!”

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705lbs / 320kg
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BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hyde said:
2/7/24
BW 255.0

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts

Trapbar Deadlift, Kabuki hi handles
155x5
245x3
335,425x1
+belt
515,605,661,705x1 PR

RDLs, Tex deadlift bar, beltless
225,275x10
+straps
315,345x10

HS CSR
115 5x12

Reverse Hyper
270x15
360 2x15

“IT’S A MINDSET!!!”

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705lbs / 320kg
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King of the gym….👑🏆
 
Absolute beast. I won't see those numbers for 2 years if I don't get hurt first lol.

Are those Ursus shoes? I've been eyeballing them for a minute. I've been wearing the same set of Reeboks (I think Nano?) since 2016 for everything but heavy squats.
 
Thanks all! I have been truly trying to stop putting mental limits on my potential, instead focusing on just giving more of my best daily.

PolishHamm3r77 said:
I am going to refer to you as Mr. Hyde from now on. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Congratulations!!!
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That is indeed where the username came from!

Electrake said:
Are those Ursus shoes? I've been eyeballing them for a minute. I've been wearing the same set of Reeboks (I think Nano?) since 2016 for everything but heavy squats.
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They are. I really like them for all of my squats and pulls. Basically a deadlift slipper with a hard grippy bottom for protection, and a wider toebox. I was going through a pair of $45+ Chucks used exclusively inside the gym at least every year. I have had these now for several years - they have more than paid for themselves, and also a much better performer.

gphagan1 said:
That’s true…..Hyde, you are looking lean at this weight, but those shoulders, arms, and traps were popping on that lift.
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Definitely noticing more vascularity showing through easier in my forearms and shoulders lately, so probably back under 25% bodyfat.

But it is a tank top - classic fat powerlifter move to display the beef & cover the belly
 
2/9/24

Wall Slides
Banded Floor Angels
Serratus Activations

Band Rear Delts, Lats, Tris, Flyes, Pressing
2 rounds

Incline Bench
45 5x5
95,135x5
175,205x3
225,245,265,285,305x1 PR

This was a pretty momentous morning for me. ART doc was very happy yesterday and could tell I have been doing the drills because the improvements were obvious. He worked the back of my shoulders hard yesterday, had me ice them, and had me begin adding band tension for my RC work.

For the first time in years, I was able to blow my nose like a regular person today, with my hands even on both sides of the tissue.

So I went to do full range incline bench, with no recent work down in that ROM. I had no pain pressing, only tons of tension getting down to touch. I eventually did get forearm pain touching once I got past 225, from it being stretched under load in a way it hasn’t in so long, but at that point I was mentally committed to pushing to the limit. Even through the pain, even with the total lack of familiarity with the ROM or much power at the bottom, I managed a 20lb lifetime PR.

Elbow was fried after that, so I will have to do accessories tomorrow after letting this cool down, but I came with an axe to grind & proved it to myself: I am stronger than ever and determined to improve!
 
Hyde said:
2/9/24

Wall Slides
Banded Floor Angels
Serratus Activations

Band Rear Delts, Lats, Tris, Flyes, Pressing
2 rounds

Incline Bench
45 5x5
95,135x5
175,205x3
225,245,265,285,305x1 PR

This was a pretty momentous morning for me. ART doc was very happy yesterday and could tell I have been doing the drills because the improvements were obvious. He worked the back of my shoulders hard yesterday, had me ice them, and had me begin adding band tension for my RC work.

For the first time in years, I was able to blow my nose like a regular person today, with my hands even on both sides of the tissue.

So I went to do full range incline bench, with no recent work down in that ROM. I had no pain pressing, only tons of tension getting down to touch. I eventually did get forearm pain touching once I got past 225, from it being stretched under load in a way it hasn’t in so long, but at that point I was mentally committed to pushing to the limit. Even through the pain, even with the total lack of familiarity with the ROM or much power at the bottom, I managed a 20lb lifetime PR.

Elbow was fried after that, so I will have to do accessories tomorrow after letting this cool down, but I came with an axe to grind & proved it to myself: I am stronger than ever and determined to improve!
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Congratulations on your incline PR and pushing your ROM to new limits, that has to feel good.
Sounds like you have a good ART Doc that knows what he’s doing.
 
gphagan1 said:
Congratulations on your incline PR and pushing your ROM to new limits, that has to feel good.
Sounds like you have a good ART Doc that knows what he’s doing.
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I expect to progress a bit further considering my shoulder mobility is still improving too.

He really does. He was telling me yesterday about one of his ART re-certification trial. It’s hands on and the 3 judges watch you treat someone they provide at the live clinic, filming it and then they send you the video with commentary overlaid & your score. They will ask you at points during the therapy what you are trying to work & your reasoning for that.

He was given a member of the US Olympic Weightlifting team, and they actually stopped him at the beginning early on to bring the 107 people in the assembly next door over to watch him treat/be tested. He said he was sweating bullets, but the lifter had a huge obvious mobility improvement by the end and joked that he needed him to come to Beijing lol. He said the judges gave him a pass with flying colors, but you don’t know that until you get the video days later!

SkRaw85 said:
Bench PR! Gotta love that feeling man, stoked for ya!
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I am stoked for being able to do it with no training prior - I know the number will improve as I can further increase mobility and train more ROM!
 
BennyMagoo79 said:
Awesome dude. I’d love to be able to incline press 305!

Congratulations on nose blowing PR also!
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I’m not ungrateful; it was a rush. I just know what I can bench, and what my foundation is cable of when I can get my elbow fully on board!

Honestly the nose blowing was the most important PR, seriously - not that I mind doing it one-handed, but as a harbinger of mobility progress it is huge.
 
2/11/24

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts
BW RFE Splitsquat

Dynamic Squat, giant camber bar
85x5
195x4
285x3
+belt
375,395,405,415,425,441x3

Deadlift, Texas dl bar
155x5
265,315,375x3
+belt
405x3
435x8

Lunges
BW 3x12 (1 walking, 1 knee over toes, 1 standard)

Plate-loaded Leg Extension
45x5
90x15
115x12,15
125x12

ss w/ GHD Sit-ups, slow hip flexor-focus
BW 2x8

KB Preacher Curl
18 2x12

Ditched the bands and ran straight weight for last week of giant camber work - ran a good 50kg more average bar weight & things moved well today. 10 more lbs on my deadlift set too, and worked some targeted accessory too. ‘Twas a good day!
 
Hyde said:
2/11/24

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts
BW RFE Splitsquat

Dynamic Squat, giant camber bar
85x5
195x4
285x3
+belt
375,395,405,415,425,441x3

Deadlift, Texas dl bar
155x5
265,315,375x3
+belt
405x3
435x8

Lunges
BW 3x12 (1 walking, 1 knee over toes, 1 standard)

Plate-loaded Leg Extension
45x5
90x15
115x12,15
125x12

ss w/ GHD Sit-ups, slow hip flexor-focus
BW 2x8

KB Preacher Curl
18 2x12

Ditched the bands and ran straight weight for last week of giant camber work - ran a good 50kg more average bar weight & things moved well today. 10 more lbs on my deadlift set too, and worked some targeted accessory too. ‘Twas a good day!
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Looks like it was a great day. Awesome work all across the board man.
 
Segansational said:
Glad to hear about the mobility improvements and the incline bench PR! Things are progressing well for you.
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Yeah they really have been - it’s been a month now just cruising 150-180mg test e/wk, so no special assistance to speak of, but I have been making great training progress overall. That is something I was considering the other day, how things just seem to be clicking.

I think work and family stress have been managed well, I am eating at maintenance to have enough energy to train hard, doing my rehab/preparatory work outside of training, prioritizing sleep, and trying to be judicious in my training decisions.

Said more simply, I think I have basically been doing everything else “right” overall. I sure hope I can keep the momentum!
 
Glad that the planets seem to be aligned for you. It’s nice when things work out the way they r supposed to and the universe doesn’t keep throwing road blocks at you.
 
PolishHamm3r77 said:
Glad that the planets seem to be aligned for you. It’s nice when things work out the way they r supposed to and the universe doesn’t keep throwing road blocks at you.
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Thank you brother. I was reflecting on that as well - is this just me getting lucky? And to that, I think not. I mean, no grief or injury or outstanding concerns afflict me, but life hasn’t been easier in any general way.

I think I am just doing better. Doing what I am supposed to - less luck, more discipline. Nurturing my family, doing my job, and not skimping on what needs done.

“I ask not for a lighter burden, but broader shoulders!”
 
You are very welcome Mr. Hyde! Not a believer in coincidence. However I do believe that we create our own destiny. This country provides us with freedom, the rest is up to us. No handouts, it’s earned!
 
Congrats on the 2 new PR's @Hyde! Also as mentioned leaning up while still looking huge, well done!
 
2/13/24

Band Pullaparts, Flyes, Presses,Tris
Wall Slides
Banded Floor Angels

Dynamic Bench, power bar
45 3x5
+doubled minibands
45,95,135x5
165,195x3
215,235,255x1
195 4x3

Widegrip Benchpress
135,185,225,245,255x8

DB Tri Extensions
30,40,50x12
60x7 rolling

DB Pec Flyes
50 2x15

Forearm still giving me a lot of elbow pain today, so this session was hard to get through despite being lacking on paper. I’m glad I survived it & glad to have finished this speed wave.

Haven’t done widegrips in 6 months, but it was great to come back to them - I already feel nearly as strong, they don’t bug my elbow, and my shoulder girdle feels much more robust under them now.
 
Hyde said:
Thank you brother. I was reflecting on that as well - is this just me getting lucky? And to that, I think not. I mean, no grief or injury or outstanding concerns afflict me, but life hasn’t been easier in any general way.

I think I am just doing better. Doing what I am supposed to - less luck, more discipline. Nurturing my family, doing my job, and not skimping on what needs done.

“I ask not for a lighter burden, but broader shoulders!”
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It’s long term adaptation I reckon. You are proof that if you just never quit you WILL get stronger.

Happy for you bro.
 
2/14/24

Banded Floor Angels
Wall Slides
Serratus Activations
Pullaparts

KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts
BW Squats

14” Boxsquat, Duffalo bar
55 2x5
145,255x3
365x1
+belt
431,485,525,550x1

RDLs, Tex deadlift bar, beltless
135,225,315,365,385x8

Wife is peaking for the Arnold, which means she isn’t training this morning so I was able to. Which also means I have a hard cutoff time for work - ran out of time for accessories I need to find some way to get more isolation/secondary work in routinely, but very pleased with everything I did accomplish.

Got shoulder mobility/rehab in, first time squatting with a straight(ish) bar since fall & was able to get my hands on the knurling, and had excellent intensity on the squats and pulls. I did not want to train hard today, but I did, dammit!
 
BW 256.2

Today is an off day; saw my ART guy and he got my elbow fixed up some from overdoing training last Friday. I won’t see him for 2 weeks until the day before we head to the Arnold.

Happy with my ability to maintain my bodyweight lately; energy and training have been so solid at this weight/intake, and I can make basically anything I really want fit calorically at this size. A shake, a couple chicken & rice meals, and a frozen pizza or something random would be the most normal depiction of my diet at the moment
 
2/16/24

Band Pullaparts, Flyes, Presses, Tris, Lats
Wall Slides
Banded Floor Angels
Serratus Activations

Bench, power bar
45 4x5
95,135,185x5
225,265x3
295,315,335,355,365x1
275 5x5

HS CSR
45,90,115,125x15
135 2x12

DB Front Raise
30 2x20

Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
30x12,12,20

Seated DB Press
30 2x20

Decided to see where I am at on comp bench. Didn’t feel particularly strong or anything, which is exactly why I chose it as my ME lift today - to see what I can bench on any given day right now. May have had another 5-10lbs in me, but I also didn’t really pause, so ~365 is a pretty good training max at the moment.
 
Hyde said:
2/16/24

Band Pullaparts, Flyes, Presses, Tris, Lats
Wall Slides
Banded Floor Angels
Serratus Activations

Bench, power bar
45 4x5
95,135,185x5
225,265x3
295,315,335,355,365x1
275 5x5

HS CSR
45,90,115,125x15
135 2x12

DB Front Raise
30 2x20

Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
30x12,12,20

Seated DB Press
30 2x20

Decided to see where I am at on comp bench. Didn’t feel particularly strong or anything, which is exactly why I chose it as my ME lift today - to see what I can bench on any given day right now. May have had another 5-10lbs in me, but I also didn’t really pause, so ~365 is a pretty good training max at the moment.
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Nothing to complain about there! Catching back up hope training is going good for your wife!
 
akboom87 said:
Nothing to complain about there! Catching back up hope training is going good for your wife!
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Thank you - unfortunately her back spasmed unexpectedly last week on a lighter set of squats; she got too far into spinal flexion and aggravated an old disc injury. She is having to drop a lot of her peaking work, and we are focusing on trying to get her as recovered as possible for the comp in 2 weeks from today.
 
Hate to hear that @Hyde, but I am sure you all will find a way to make the best of it!
 
akboom87 said:
Dang sorry to hear that, hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Ordered some PEA for her to try, based on the positive feedback from yourself and some others. I don’t expect any miracles, but if she can even ride in the car for 6 hours to Columbus without misery it will be a win in my book!

I hope she can do well, but most importantly I just want her to be able to enjoy the trip with the family.
 
Hyde said:
Ordered some PEA for her to try, based on the positive feedback from yourself and some others. I don’t expect any miracles, but if she can even ride in the car for 6 hours to Columbus without misery it will be a win in my book!

I hope she can do well, but most importantly I just want her to be able to enjoy the trip with the family.
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Might be worth a question to Steve to see if it’s fine to double up on dosage since you will be on a tight time frame?
 
Man I hate to hear about your wife…..hopefully her back will heal quickly. Good call on trying PEA…There’s a lot of good research, with great results, on the ingredients in PEA Relief.👍
 
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akboom87 said:
Might be worth a question to Steve to see if it’s fine to double up on dosage since you will be on a tight time frame?
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I did, and he didn’t see any reason not to go for it if I wanted to experiment.

She has taken some Naproxen the last few days and and saw her tissue doc who was able to get her low back loosened up. She’s been doing some yoga & mobility exercises first thing every morning that she believes are helping to keep her from being bound up, and trying to brace all the time/practice good spinal hygiene, as McGill would advocate. So she seems to be doing well, but hasn’t trained since Thursday. Maybe try some very light fluffy stuff tomorrow.
 
2/18/24
BW 256.0 yesterday

Floor Angels
Wall Slides
Hip Stretches
KB Suitcase Carries
KB One-leg Deadlifts

Dynamic Squat, Duffalo bar
55,105,215x5
325x3
+belt
375x3
375 4x5

Deadlift, Texas dl bar
155,265x5
315,375x3
+belt
425x3
450x7

Walking Lunges
BW 3x15

NG WG Lat Pulldown
60,100,130x15
150x10,12,10
100x15

Plate-loaded Leg Extension
45x10
90 4x12 w/ slight pause at top

Reverse Hyper
270x20
360x15
450x12

alt w/ GHD Sit-ups, slow hip flexor-focus
BW 2x10

KB Preacher Curl
18x15,10

Great day of training. Took nearly 3 hours, but I actually got all the things done I wanted to do, and both squats & pulls were moving well. Was able to bring my grip in another inch on the Duffalo bar as well. Deadlift is back on the rise.
 
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