Hyde’s Strength Odyssey
- Thread starter Hyde
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Segansational
Well-known member
I also never really noticed some of the weight increments like 336 vs 335#. So are you using microplates, or are you lifting in kg and converting the numbers for all of us on here?!
Anderson_09
Member
Man, that’s one hell of a journey! Love seeing the consistency and dedication over the years
gphagan1
Legend
Great bench work….man it’s really cool to see you sustaining your strength while dropping weight. We all know you’ll be hitting 198 lbs PRs, and now we’re just all waiting to celebrate when you go hit elite at the competition, because it’s gonna happen.11/10/26
BW 218.2
Bench, Texas Powerbar
45x15
155x10
265x5
309,331,336x1
303 4x3
270x6,5,7,6
CG Shouldersaver
250 3x8
The cycle is “kicking in,” as the boys like to sayDefinitely felt stronger & WAS stronger than last week; no problem at all jumping straight from 1 to 2 reds on bench. Great lift today.
Hyde
Legend
Easy, like an opener!
It’s been kilos again on bench & deads for a couple weeks now since prep began. I also use kilos on squat almost year round at the barbell club. Anytime you see numbers besides 0 or 5 at the end of some sets, you know it’s all calibrated kilo plates and I’m converting for you.
I’m fluent in kg, and jive
Great bench work….man it’s really cool to see you sustaining your strength while dropping weight. We all know you’ll be hitting 198 lbs PRs, and now we’re just all waiting to celebrate when you go hit elite at the competition, because it’s gonna happen.
I truly believe that God willing, as long as I make weight and have no accident or injury, I am strong enough to make this happen.
Hyde
Legend
11/11/26
Roll feet, thighs, tspine
Mash psoas & hip flexors
Scap Pushups
Cat Camel
Shoulder & hip stretch
Glute Activation
Session #1:
3 min Assault Bike
Bird Dogs
Hang from pullup bar
Deadlift, Texas Deadlift Bar
45,155x8 RDL
265x3
375x1
+belt
452,507,562,600x1 BW PR
Session #2:
HS CSR
140x10
180,270x3
360x8,8,10
V-grip Chin-ups
18,16,16
DB Rear Delt Flyes
30,35,40x3
45 2x10
Rope Cable Tri Pressdown
20x70,30
The first anniversary of my Dad’s death was Monday and his birthday would be tomorrow, so that has been on my mind in a positive way - I often feel like he’s watching over me. When I saw myself in the mirror this morning, I said to myself, “You look like a 600lb deadlifter today.” Then a Rolling Stones song he always loved came on the radio right before I got to the gym, and I knew what needed to be done. It’s 32 days out, so getting my big pull done now sets me up to recover well before my biggest squat 3 weeks out. Taking this now, I also know I should have whatever I need in me to make it happen on meet day.
Roll feet, thighs, tspine
Mash psoas & hip flexors
Scap Pushups
Cat Camel
Shoulder & hip stretch
Glute Activation
Session #1:
3 min Assault Bike
Bird Dogs
Hang from pullup bar
Deadlift, Texas Deadlift Bar
45,155x8 RDL
265x3
375x1
+belt
452,507,562,600x1 BW PR
Session #2:
HS CSR
140x10
180,270x3
360x8,8,10
V-grip Chin-ups
18,16,16
DB Rear Delt Flyes
30,35,40x3
45 2x10
Rope Cable Tri Pressdown
20x70,30
The first anniversary of my Dad’s death was Monday and his birthday would be tomorrow, so that has been on my mind in a positive way - I often feel like he’s watching over me. When I saw myself in the mirror this morning, I said to myself, “You look like a 600lb deadlifter today.” Then a Rolling Stones song he always loved came on the radio right before I got to the gym, and I knew what needed to be done. It’s 32 days out, so getting my big pull done now sets me up to recover well before my biggest squat 3 weeks out. Taking this now, I also know I should have whatever I need in me to make it happen on meet day.
sammpedd88
Well-known member
Kilo lingo takes a bit to learn lol!Easy, like an opener!
It’s been kilos again on bench & deads for a couple weeks now since prep began. I also use kilos on squat almost year round at the barbell club. Anytime you see numbers besides 0 or 5 at the end of some sets, you know it’s all calibrated kilo plates and I’m converting for you.
I’m fluent in kg, and jive
I truly believe that God willing, as long as I make weight and have no accident or injury, I am strong enough to make this happen.
I for one am very excited for you for the upcoming meet. I know others following your thread feel the same way but from a PL competitor to another I know what your mind is going through and you have your sights set on something that is very realistic for you in this moment. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’re going to make it happen!
akboom87
Well-known member
Heck yeah! That’s awesome PR and sounds like he was probably watching you and rooting for you
Looking lean and mean that left arm you can really see the veins popping out
gphagan1
Legend
That’s awesome….congrats on that huge PR. No doubt your Dad was watching and is very proud. And no doubt that Rolling Stone song was a sign to go for it.
Hyde
Legend
I did the midweek carb spike meal again yesterday morning as my first & preWO meal (since I was off work) before pulling. ~1,000 calories and 170g carbs. Makes it tougher to understand what is going on with bodyweight, but performance for that day had to take priority anyway.
Extra Creamy Carbonara Buldak, 170g ff Greek with 120g mixed berries, and a plain Thomas bagel w/ 2tbsp apple butter.
About 2 hours before actually pulling.
50mg Var half an hour before that, and 75 Tren base and 200 Mast E right before eating so the base would have time to get in my blood by training.
Extra Creamy Carbonara Buldak, 170g ff Greek with 120g mixed berries, and a plain Thomas bagel w/ 2tbsp apple butter.
About 2 hours before actually pulling.
50mg Var half an hour before that, and 75 Tren base and 200 Mast E right before eating so the base would have time to get in my blood by training.