72. Eric Helms - Harsh Truths About Natural Bodybuilding

I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss myths and controversies about natural bodybuilding. 1:01 Is the natty limit real? 8:50 Realistic ranges of muscle gain per year, as a beginner, intermediate, advanced, bodybuilder 23:05 How long does it take to capture most of your gains as a natural? 33:56 At what age range are natural bodybuilders at their peak? 46:44 How should advanced naturals track progress over long time scales? 55:01 Comment on these statements: “You can’t get big without getting strong as a natural” 1:00:43 “Natural supplements are useless for muscle growth”. What % edge can you get with natural supplements? Eg. Creatine 1:05:55 How far can people get with the “gaintaining” approach? Find Eric: IG: @helms3dmj ------------------------------- My e-books: MASS Research Review: (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it) Dream Physique Nutrition Course: ------------------------------- Find me on social media: INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK GROUP: TIKTOK: PODCAST (Swole Radio): ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness. ------------------------------- 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 presented here.

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72. Eric Helms - Harsh Truths About Natural Bodybuilding is an episode from Swole Radio by Bill Wong MD.

This episode is 01:16:16 long.

This episode was published on Dec 7, 2024.

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