18. Dr. Eric Helms: Progressive Overload, Training Volume, How to Modify Your Program
Episode description
Dr. Eric Helms is a top strength and hypertrophy expert. In this podcast episode we discuss progressive overload and training volume for hypertrophy - how many sets per week is best for growth?
2:26 best proxies for muscle growth
8:03 definition of progressive overload and how to use it
15:06 definition of volume
18:37 application of “tonnage” for bodybuilding
22:35 optimal amount of training volume
29:18 how to start exploring volume
34:25 how volume requirements change over time
42:36 how to systematically change your program
52:31 counting sets for different muscle groups
59:40 if Eric could choose another career
Find Eric:
IG: @helms3dmj
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About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s 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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