350: The Search For Optimal - Eric Helms

New Improvement Season RSS Feed. Make sure to subscribe! https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0 Eric is back on the show and today we get an update on his calf experiment. We then dig into what it means to be optimal and cover off hid goals for his next contest prep. Timestamps: (00:00) Calf Experiment. What is it? (14:01) Stretching and impact on hypertrophy (21:32) Applications for other body parts? (24:19) Were there any negative impacts on training performance? (27:54) Is it safe? (38:42) Other experimentations?  Lateral raise variations, different approaches for back work, etc. (43:46) Leaning over on leg curls any good? (47:12)The search for "optimal". What is optimal even and what is Eric's take on it? (56:23) Science is not equipped to tell you what you need (01:00:54) Contest prep goals for Eric (01:04:59) How many shows to do with a contest prep https://3dmusclejourney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ https://www.youtube.com/@IronCulturePodcast Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!   MASS (Research Review):  • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership:  • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/  JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ Supplements: www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices