How To Think About Training Advice (with Dr Eric Helms – Part 1)

If you coach or train seriously, you have probably had to weigh different sources of training advice against each other.A successful coach recommends one approach. A research paper seems to suggest another. A physiology-based explanation points somewhere else.In this episode, I speak with Dr Eric Helms about how to think through those conflicts without becoming dogmatic about any one source.Dr Helms is a PhD researcher in strength and hypertrophy, a coach of physique and strength athletes, and a high-level natural bodybuilder.Some of what we discuss:Why success leaves clues, not answersWhat we can and can’t learn from successful athletes and coachesWhy individual hypertrophy studies can seem to conflictHow to use reviews and position stands without outsourcing your judgementWhen physiology-based explanations sound more certain than the evidence allowsThis is the first part of a longer conversation with Eric. The second part moves further into the practical programming questions.Guest and ResourcesDr Eric Helms3D Muscle Journey: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/about/The Muscle and Strength Pyramids: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/Research profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric-Helms-2Resources mentioned:Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports: https://starkcenter.org/Iron Game History journal: https://starkcenter.org/research/iron-game-historyHost:Dr Tony BoutagyExercise scientist and coach translating exercise science into practical training and programming decisions.Instagram: @tonyboutagyCourses, seminars, and resources: https://tonyboutagy.com/