The Mind Muscle Connection
Episode 462: Dr. Eric Helms - Importance Of Preference For Muscle Growth Strategies, Training/Nutrition Changes For His Book, and more.
Jul 3, 2024
Dr. Eric Helms, a muscle growth expert and bodybuilder, discusses the importance of preference in muscle growth strategies, training changes for his book, and optimizing hypertrophy training. Topics include exercise selection, volume, intensity, nutrition, weight gain, and book updates. Insights on minimum effective dose, elbow tendonitis, and lengthened partials.
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- Dr. Eric Helms shifted focus to hypertrophy training, saw muscle growth by increasing volume and refining techniques.
- Individual responses to training variables vary; personalized approaches are crucial for optimizing results.
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Training for Hypertrophy and Transitioning to Bodybuilding
The podcast episode discusses the transition of Dr. Eric Helms from being a powerlifter to exclusively training for bodybuilding purposes. Dr. Helms explains that after 20 years of training, he decided to focus on hypertrophy training, pushing his limits closer to failure, increasing exercise volume, and refining exercise techniques. This shift allowed him to achieve a leaner physique and see significant muscle growth in his bodybuilding-focused off-season.
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