How large should your surplus be? - With Dr. Eric Helms - Ep. 61

Dr. Eric Helms returns to the podcast to discuss one his recent research papers on the relationship between the size of a caloric surplus, strength, and muscle growth. In this episode, we cover not only the study itself, but also how it fits within the wider scientific literature on muscle gain, and how you can apply these findings to optimise your gaining phases. Links and resources: Research paper: “Effect of small and large energy surpluses on strength, muscle and skinfold thickness” by Helms and colleagues – https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-3184470/v1/77d2dd37-39fc-4972-a6ad-ea07d831b3f3.pdf?c=1690991894  Check out the MASS Research Review: https://massresearchreview.com/  Follow Eric on IG @helms3mdj: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/  Sign up for one on one coaching: https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/ Visit my website: https://www.fittotransformtraining.com Sign up for my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on fat loss success: https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup Join the waiting list for my online group coaching program, Transformation Kickstart: https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/group-coaching.html