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  • I had Dr. Mike Israetel (co-founder of Renaissance Periodization and Team Full-ROM) back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss his current training set-up (during contest prep). We discuss:

    1:10 training split

    9:34 main movements, underrated exercises

    29:11 training volume

    38:45 intensity techniques

    53:57 progression & mesocycle design

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  • Dr. Eric Helms is back on Swole Radio to recap his 2023 season, where he turned pro as a bodybuilder in the WNBF and competing in WNBF Worlds. We cover:

    1:08 Thought process behind planning prep

    6:50 Diet/macros in the off-season vs. prep

    11:22 Meal structure

    24:47 Rates of loss

    34:44 Diet manipulations to make prep easier

    43:38 Training for powerlifting & bodybuilding

    51:11 Training periodization techniques

    54:32 What was different about this prep?

    59:24 What changes does Eric expect and how will he achieve them?

    Find Eric:

    https://www.youtube.com/@Team3DMJ

    IG: @helms3dmj

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  • I had Jeff Alberts (The Godfather) back on Swole Radio to discuss his 2023 prep and some natural bodybuilding wisdom.

    Find Jeff:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @3dmj_godfather

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  • I had Max Coleman on to speak about some new studies out of Brad Schoenfeld’s group. We cover these studies (and more):

    Muscular adaptations in drop set vs. traditional training: a meta-analysis Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations

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  • I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal calories and macros for fat loss. We discuss:

    0:35 Muscle and strength pyramids

    7:19 How do you find maintenance calories?

    15:06 Choosing a calorie deficit

    26:00 For more advanced bodybuilders, how fast can you lose fat without losing muscle?

    29:03 How will you know you’re losing muscle?

    32:04 Protein for fat loss

    37:53 Protein in the offseason vs. in contest prep

    40:17 Does speed of digestion matter for protein?

    42:37 Carbs for fat loss

    46:06 Minimum requirements for fat intake

    55:54 Contest prep update from Eric

    Find Eric:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @helms3dmj

    New Bodybuilding Program Design Course:

    https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/bodybuilding-program-design

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  • A great episode with Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis - PhD, coach at Stronger by Science, and chief editor of the REPS Research Review. We talk about some new research on minimalist training, changes that happen in contest prep, and deloading.

    Find Dr. Pak :

    https://linktr.ee/drpak

    On IG: @dr__pak

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  • Milo Wolf is a PHD candidate, online coach, as well as natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. Here we discuss training at long muscle lengths for hypertrophy. We discuss:

    What’s unique about training in the lengthened position How he’s training with lengthened partials and his experience How to incorporate this type of training for each muscle group Lengthened supersets and other techniques to try New research on the accuracy of RIR/RPE

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  • I had Big Ron Partlow (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder) on the Swole Radio Podcast. Ron Partlow has a great deal of experience, having travelled all over the world checking out gyms in his Mutant On A Mission series, and as cofounder of the West Coast Iron Gym in Port Coquitlam (Canada).

    We discuss:

    His competition history Training styles over the years What he learned from visiting so many gyms Most underrated/favorite exercises Favorite intensity techniques Tips on training sustainability

    Find Ron on IG: @rep300

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  • I had Jim Wendler back on Swole Radio to discuss beginner, intermediate, and advanced training differences for building strength and muscle:

    0:28 Training beginners for strength and hypertrophy
    16:33 How does training change for the intermediate?
    30:06 How to progress as an advanced lifter
    43:22 Periodization for powerbuilding

    Find Jim:
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    IG: @jimwendler

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  • I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal training for leg hypertrophy. We discuss:

    0:52 quads - including discussion on squats, lunges, leg presses, smith machine squats, and hack squats

    26:46 hamstrings - deadlifts, RDLs, good mornings, hamstring curls

    40:42 glutes - necessity of hip thrusts and abduction work. Squat, hip hinge patterns.

    49:31 calves - seated vs. straight leg calf raises, weighted stretch

    56:29 adductors

    57:41 Eric’s contest prep update

    Find Eric here:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @helms3dmj

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  • I had Jeff Alberts (the Godfather) back on Swole Radio for an update on his 2023 prep. We discuss:

    His 2022 prep 2023 prep update Current training setup How his prep strategy, macros, and training have changed over the years How to preserve muscle during contest prep Tips for sustainability

    Find Jeff:

    @3dmj_godfather

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  • I had Dr. Eric Helms back on Swole Radio to discuss the squat, bench press, and deadlift for hypertrophy. We discuss:

    1:14 bench press - how good is it for hypertrophy?

    4:18 powerlifting bench modifications & impact on hypertrophy

    9:27 optimal bench grip width

    17:36 bench press assistance exercises

    22:34 how good is the squat for muscle growth?

    28:30 high bar vs. low bar vs. front squat

    35:05 squat stance for hypertrophy

    37:19 accessory movements for the squat

    41:15 deadlifts for hypertrophy?

    45:12 sumo vs. conventional deadlift

    47:42 deadlifts as a back movement

    51:02 deadlift accessories

    55:06 is a stronger variation better?

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    IG: @helms3dmj

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

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  • I had Menno Henselmans back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss ways to lose fat more easily, and the science of self control. We cover:

    1:19 How to set up your first fat loss phase

    4:44 Meal plan vs. IIFYM

    8:33 How to deal with hunger in a diet

    15:29 Dealing with cravings

    18:10 Snacking

    28:39 Self control

    32:22 Can discipline be trained?

    38:17 How to change eating habits

    41:11 How to eat out

    49:23 Transitioning out of a fat loss phase

    Find Menno:

    https://mennohenselmans.com/

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  • @helms3dmj is back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal training for the upper body! We cover chest, back, arms, shoulders, traps, and abs

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  • Eric helms has a background in bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, and strongman. Here we analyze his current hypertrophy-focused workout program going into contest prep:

    1:47 Eric’s training history

    8:40 Overview of his training routine

    13:31 Training frequency for non-specialized muscle groups

    15:14 Progression

    33:22 Does Eric use a base training split?

    39:53 Volume requirements

    41:17 High frequency modified full body split

    44:43 Calf stretching for hypertrophy trial

    49:37 Proximity to failure / RIR

    52:23 Experience with specialization phases

    57:00 Setting up for contest prep

    Find Eric:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @helms3dmj

    Podcast: Iron Culture

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    PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://open.spotify.com/show/5dDtoBhte20yAk7JsR7Q6W?si=d53fb88138eb4ed2

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  • I had Cliff Wilson back on the show to discuss contest prep planning in the ideal scenario. Definitely one to tune in for if you’re a serious physique competitor!

    Find Cliff:

    IG: @cwteamwilson

    https://www.teamwilsonbb.com/

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  • Mike Israetel joins me again on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss training intensity for hypertrophy! We go over:

    0:42 Definition of failure

    3:24 What RIR zone is effective for muscle growth?

    7:08 How stimulus increases closer to failure

    11:32 How fatigue increases closer to failure

    17:30 Theoretical ideal RIR range

    22:40 Why so many pros train with high intensity

    32:47 Optimal RIR for different muscles

    38:51 Should you keep RIR even across sets?

    45:34 Cycling proximity to failure in a mesocycle

    55:35 How hard to push in the last week of a mesocycle

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  • Chris Elkins is an OG natural bodybuilder / content creator and placed 2nd in men’s physique at 2021 WNBF Worlds. We talk about his competitive career in bodybuilding and men’s physique, and get an update on his 2022 Worlds prep.
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  • Dr. Eric Helms is back on the Swole Radio Podcast to talk about cardio for bodybuilding! We go over:

    0:51 Definition of cardio

    2:22 Types of cardio (HIIT, LISS…)

    4:04 Does weight training count as cardio?

    10:19 Does cardio interfere with hypertrophy?

    18:16 Optimal modality for bodybuilders

    23:34 Benefits of HIIT cardio

    27:19 Mechanisms for cardio affecting hypertrophy

    37:51 When to do cardio

    45:08 Targeted fat loss

    50:56 How Eric prescribes cardio for contest prep

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    IG: @helms3dmj

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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural 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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    Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.