
I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast where we discuss max efficiency training for hypertrophy - how to get the most out of your time. We cover:0:52 outline of efficient training6:36 developing cardiovascular abilities10:19 how to implement supersets15:58 rest pause vs. straight sets vs. drop sets24:32 failure training for people short on time28:09 optimal rest period length36:51 program examples for 2 x 1h, 2 x 30 min, and 2 x 15 min weekly workouts56:25 update on Eric’s training and contest prep-------------------------------My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/MASS Research Review: https://www.massmember.com/a/2147986175/LwzhWs82(This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition-------------------------------Find me on social media:INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swoleFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswoleTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://open.spotify.com/show/5dDtoBh...-------------------------------About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness.-------------------------------Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information presented here. -------------------------------#PPL#ArnoldSplit#DrSwole#MuscleGrowth#Bodybuilding#bulking#PushPullLegs#UpperLowerSplit#Squat#deadlift#chestworkout#backworkout#shoulderworkout#armworkout#legday
Mar 5
1 hr 3 min

I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss myths and controversies about natural bodybuilding.
1:01 Is the natty limit real?
8:50 Realistic ranges of muscle gain per year, as a beginner, intermediate, advanced, bodybuilder
23:05 How long does it take to capture most of your gains as a natural?
33:56 At what age range are natural bodybuilders at their peak?
46:44 How should advanced naturals track progress over long time scales?
55:01 Comment on these statements: “You can’t get big without getting strong as a natural”
1:00:43 “Natural supplements are useless for muscle growth”. What % edge can you get with natural supplements? Eg. Creatine
1:05:55 How far can people get with the “gaintaining” approach?
Find Eric:
IG: @helms3dmj
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
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MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://open.spotify.com/show/5dDtoBh...
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness.
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Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information presented here.
Dec 7, 2024
1 hr 16 min

I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss his new pure bodybuilding approach. He has made some major changes to his programming with great results. We talk about:
0:32 Overview of how things have changed since contest prep
3:22 Current training split
14:53 Main movements
19:47 Supersets
31:48 Rest pause / drop sets
43:24 Tracking progress on drop sets
46:43 Updating on Eric’s nutrition
48:34 Rate of weight gain and calorie intake for bulking
51:15 Body composition tests
57:25 Variables that made the most difference
Find Eric:
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
IG: @helms3dmj
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Aug 17, 2024
1 hr 1 min

I had the honour of having Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss fat loss:
1:10 Does eating clean matter for fat loss?
6:23 Fiber intake
13:17 Nutrient timing: distributing carbs
21:34 Post-workout nutrition
26:07 Protein timing
34:17 Bedtime nutrition
39:24 Refeeds & diet breaks
50:39 Adjusting macros
Find Eric:
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
IG: @helms3dmj
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Jul 9, 2024
56 min

I had Dr. Mike Israetel (co-founder of Renaissance Periodization and Team Full-ROM) back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss his current training set-up (during contest prep). We discuss:
1:10 training split
9:34 main movements, underrated exercises
29:11 training volume
38:45 intensity techniques
53:57 progression & mesocycle design
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Apr 30, 2024
1 hr 10 min

Dr. Eric Helms is back on Swole Radio to recap his 2023 season, where he turned pro as a bodybuilder in the WNBF and competing in WNBF Worlds. We cover:
1:08 Thought process behind planning prep
6:50 Diet/macros in the off-season vs. prep
11:22 Meal structure
24:47 Rates of loss
34:44 Diet manipulations to make prep easier
43:38 Training for powerlifting & bodybuilding
51:11 Training periodization techniques
54:32 What was different about this prep?
59:24 What changes does Eric expect and how will he achieve them?
Find Eric:
https://www.youtube.com/@Team3DMJ
IG: @helms3dmj
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My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/
Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Dec 24, 2023
1 hr 13 min

I had Jeff Alberts (The Godfather) back on Swole Radio to discuss his 2023 prep and some natural bodybuilding wisdom.
Find Jeff:
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
IG: @3dmj_godfather
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Dec 18, 2023
1 hr 6 min

I had Max Coleman on to speak about some new studies out of Brad Schoenfeld’s group. We cover these studies (and more):
Muscular adaptations in drop set vs. traditional training: a meta-analysis
Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations
The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations
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Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.
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Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.
Oct 25, 2023
1 hr 1 min

I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal calories and macros for fat loss. We discuss:
0:35 Muscle and strength pyramids
7:19 How do you find maintenance calories?
15:06 Choosing a calorie deficit
26:00 For more advanced bodybuilders, how fast can you lose fat without losing muscle?
29:03 How will you know you’re losing muscle?
32:04 Protein for fat loss
37:53 Protein in the offseason vs. in contest prep
40:17 Does speed of digestion matter for protein?
42:37 Carbs for fat loss
46:06 Minimum requirements for fat intake
55:54 Contest prep update from Eric
Find Eric:
https://3dmusclejourney.com/
IG: @helms3dmj
New Bodybuilding Program Design Course:
https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/bodybuilding-program-design
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(This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)
My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/
Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.
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Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.
Sep 13, 2023
1 hr 8 min

A great episode with Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis - PhD, coach at Stronger by Science, and chief editor of the REPS Research Review. We talk about some new research on minimalist training, changes that happen in contest prep, and deloading.
Find Dr. Pak :
https://linktr.ee/drpak
On IG: @dr__pak
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.
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Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.
Aug 21, 2023
1 hr
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