3D Muscle Journey

In this episode, Eric Helms talks with special guest Brian Minor (natural pro bodybuilder, USAPL powerlifter, and coach) about the theoretical and hypothetical differences between various repetition ranges and their effects on different fiber types. The coaches begin their discussion by unpacking one of Brian's blog posts on progressive overload, then dive into a stimulating [...]

Coaching strength and physique athletes is much more than prescribing macronutrient targets and writing training blocks, it's an emotional journey. There are highs, lows, fears, sleepless nights, and lingering memories of past mistakes. In this episode, Jeff, Andrea, and Brad offer a deep look into the challenges they face behind the scenes as coaches. They [...]

In this episode, Brad, Andrea, and Alberto discuss nutrition recommendations for powerlifters. In a sport with such high-focus on proper periodization, technique, and equipment to maximize performance, how much does nutrition matter? The coaches begin the episode by going over what they look for when evaluating a powerlifter's application and the most common reasons powerlifters [...]

In this episode, Eric Helms interviews Dr. Joe Klemczewski on the past and present peaking practices of competitive natural bodybuilding. Dr. Joe Klemczewski was the first online bodybuilding coach to use, popularize, and succeed with a science-based approach to the sport. He was also the first coach to popularize modern peak week strategies and focus [...]

In today's episode, Andrea, Jeff, and Eric sit down to discuss the importance of, and how to set up, systems. The coaches begin their discussion by describing principle-based programming and the advantages of less rigid programming. The central theme of this episode is learning how to prioritize your life in the gym with your life [...]

In today's episode, Alberto, Jeff, and Brad examine the common characteristics of successful competitive bodybuilders. These characteristics include: consistency, punctuality, precision, flexibility, and experience. Along with discussing these characteristics, the coaches address a few very important questions related to contest prep. What should someone do if they binge? How important is good communication between the [...]

In this episode, Andrea, Eric, and Brad sit down for an in-depth discussion on overtraining and overreaching. The coaches' conversation is packed with valuable insights and information relevant to all strength and physique athletes, competitors and noncompetitors alike. What is the clinical definition of overtraining syndrome? What is the likelihood that a strength or physique [...]

In today's episode, Eric Helms takes the stage to discuss a variety of training concepts relevant to strength and physique athletes. Eric begins the episode by discussing progressive overload and how contrary to popular belief, simply adding weight to the bar doesn't necessarily mean one is inducing progressive overload. Eric then goes on to differentiate [...]

Welcome back to the 3DMJ Podcast! Today's episode marks the beginning of season 11 and what better way to kick off a new season than with a Q&A session. In this episode, Andrea, Jeff, and Alberto answer five questions sourced directly from the 3DMJ community. Topics include: the required number of training sessions per week [...]

The 3DMJ coaches are back with another Q&A session! In today's episode, Brad, Andrea, and Eric answer 10 questions in the areas of nutrition and training. Topics include: the effect of cryotherapy on recovery and long-term hypertrophy adaptations, the hedonic staircase and how this concept can be useful when cutting/bulking, scenarios when it can be [...]