The Underground - Episode 14 - ft. Dr. Eric Helms

The conversation covers the guest's background, military experience, transition to fitness, entry into competitive bodybuilding, coaching career, athletic achievements, and passion for the iron game. It also delves into the rate of hypertrophy and strength gains, the debate on surplus vs. maintenance for muscle gain, and the understanding of muscle growth over time. The guest shares insights on nutrition and muscle gain, addressing the ongoing debate on surplus and muscle gain. The conversation delves into the realities of bodybuilding, highlighting the misconceptions and the impact of genetics on bodybuilding success. It also explores the relationship between training volume and intensity, shedding light on the effectiveness of different training approaches.TakeawaysTransition from military to fitness careerUnderstanding of muscle growth over time Genetics play a significant role in bodybuilding successTraining volume and intensity are crucial factors in bodybuilding successChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction05:25 Entry into Competitive Bodybuilding11:13 Athletic Achievements and Pro Status16:17 Understanding of Enhanced Athletes21:24 Discussion on Training and Nutrition27:37 Debate on Surplus and Muscle Gain32:56 Understanding of Muscle Growth Over Time01:15:08 Conclusion01:21:32 Training Volume and Intensity