Episode 318: Dr. Eric Helms - Training Update, Training to Failure, Deloads, and more
Episode description
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Wondering if training to failure, and deload, is the key to unlocking your maximum gains? Is there even a 'sweet spot' for training intensity that could maximize your muscle growth?
In today’s exciting episode, we are joined again by Dr. Eric Helms, who will thoroughly walk us through his Training Update, Training to Failure, Deloads, and More! Additionally, he will mention Zach Robinson’s studies related to this topic and their impact on hypertrophy and strength gains.
This is the third time Dr. Eric Helms has been on the podcast. You can check out episodes 190 and 258 if you want to hear more from him.
Tune in now and stay ahead of the fitness game!
Let’s talk about:
- Introduction
- Dr. Eric’s competition
- Changes on his training & nutrition
- Not tracking on a day-to-day basis
- How Dr. Eric feels after his prep
- Training to failure
- 10 RM and RIR
- Deload
- Tapers & Training cessation
- Dr Eric’s Weight Gain Study
- Where to find Dr Eric
You may find more about Dr. Eric Helms at massresearchreview.com
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