4. Workout Programs 101 with Eric Helms
12/15/22 • 77 min
Today we interview Dr. Eric Helms about the what, why, how of workout programs, particularly from a beginner's perspective.
On Boostcamp App, you can find Eric's free novice and intermediate bodybuilding program templates from the Muscle and Strength Pyramid books.
Timestamps
1:10 – Who is Eric Helms?
8:23 – What is a workout program?
14:55 – How to find the best program for you?
28:05 – What is progressive overload?
34:45 – Beginner vs advanced programs
39:05 – How should beginners measure progress?
46:07 – Are you a beginner or intermediate lifter?
52:38 – Does strength matter for muscle gain?
58:10 – Program hopping...When and how?
1:05:22 – How to deload?
1:09:20 – How to modify a workout program?
1:16:00 – How to find Eric Helms?
Eric Helms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
Coaching: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com
Books: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com
Boostcamp App
The best lifting app ever made
Eric Helms novice and intermediate programs available
Download for free on iOS and Android
Website: https://www.boostcamp.app/
For any questions, please email: [email protected]
Today we interview Dr. Eric Helms about the what, why, how of workout programs, particularly from a beginner's perspective.
On Boostcamp App, you can find Eric's free novice and intermediate bodybuilding program templates from the Muscle and Strength Pyramid books.
Timestamps
1:10 – Who is Eric Helms?
8:23 – What is a workout program?
14:55 – How to find the best program for you?
28:05 – What is progressive overload?
34:45 – Beginner vs advanced programs
39:05 – How should beginners measure progress?
46:07 – Are you a beginner or intermediate lifter?
52:38 – Does strength matter for muscle gain?
58:10 – Program hopping...When and how?
1:05:22 – How to deload?
1:09:20 – How to modify a workout program?
1:16:00 – How to find Eric Helms?
Eric Helms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
Coaching: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com
Books: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com
Boostcamp App
The best lifting app ever made
Eric Helms novice and intermediate programs available
Download for free on iOS and Android
Website: https://www.boostcamp.app/
For any questions, please email: [email protected]
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Timestamp
- 0:00 - Who is GVS?
- 2:30 - What’s it like being a jacked white guy in China?
- 11:35 - Dealing with negative YouTube comments and haters
- 15:20 - Why do you do bodybuilding?
- 19:30 - How to stop feeling small?
- 21:45 - How to develop a healthier mindset?
- 27:23 - Advice for young names
- 29:40 - Thoughts on MorePlatesMoreDates, low T, and TRT
- 35:00 - Advice for intermediate lifters
- 44:20 - Bulking and fat gain?
- 51:25 - Cutting advice (how fast, what to measure)
- 54:30 - Mini cut vs longer cut cycles?
- 59:55 - Coaching vs doing a pre-made program?
- 1:06:45 - Controversial fitness opinion
- 1:07:35 - Training BEYOND FAILURE
- 1:14:38 - The mental game of training to failure
- 1:20:05 - How to train hard without getting injured
- 1:23:15 - How to find Geoff and his books
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