"Training For MAX Gains" - Eric Helms' Machiavellian Approach for Natural Bodybuilding Greatness!

WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder Eric Helms dives deep into his Machiavellian approach and how he thinks about training for maximum muscle gains and what is truly required of him to compete at the WNBF World Championship alongside the best natural bodybuilders in the world. From debunking myths around high-volume vs. low-volume training to offering unique insights on recovery, Eric shares his personal training philosophy and evidence-backed strategies for maximizing muscle gains. Discover the no-nonsense truth behind the hidden principles of natural bodybuilding success, this segment of episode 159 of the Longevity Muscle Podcast delivers actionable knowledge from one of the top experts in the field. Tune in for an unfiltered look at what it takes to achieve long-term progress and truly master your craft in bodybuilding. Stay tuned for Part 2 where Eric dives deep into nutrition for muscle growth. 00:00 Intro - How Many Sets, High Volume vs. Low Volume (Eric’s Unfiltered Take) 00:57 Eric’s Natural Bodybuilding Training Routine BEFORE WNBF WORLDS! 06:28 Recovery Explained (Training Frequency, How Does Eric Feel?) 06:52 This Training Split Is A Hidden Gem (Eric Explains Why) 08:56 High Volume vs. Low Volume Research (The Truth Explained!) 16:45 Guru Following (Consider This…) 18:01 You’re Doing Yourself A Disservice IF… 19:09 Nautilus Training, Arthur Jones (An Interesting Take) 19:28 What’s It’s Ultimately Boiled Down To (According To The Critics) 20:30 It’s About RESULTS (Experimenting & Becoming A Machiavellian) 23:00 Super Slow Experiment (The REALITY Is This…) 24:27 Negativity Bias (Eric’s Genuine Take On The Situation) 26:59 A Positive Look At The Situation 27:32 Last Thing Eric Has To Say About HIT Training 28:40 The Straight Up Truth About Most People 31:06 The BEST Naturals In The World (Never Forget This Point…) 32:17 “With Olympians We’re Totally Happy To Accept This, But…” Taken from Episode 159 of the Longevity Muscle Podcast with Eric Helms. Thanks for tuning in. Join to watch the full ad-free version:    / @longevitymuscle   Don’t forget to Like, Comment, & Subscribe! #naturalbodybuilding #bodybuilding #musclegrowth #musclebuilding #maximizegains #wnbf #longevitymuscle --- 💪 Unlock More from Longevity Muscle: ► LONGEVITY MUSCLE STORE The Longevity Muscle Store is officially LIVE 👉 Click here to see what we have in store for you: https://longevitymuscle.store ► LONGEVITY MUSCLE YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP Join our members only channel for early access to brand new full-length, ad-free episodes →    / @longevitymuscle   ► LONGEVITY MUSCLE MAGAZINE Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine for exclusive written articles with top natural bodybuilders in the world covering topics on training, nutrition, mindset & more: https://substack.com/@longevitymuscle -- ► SOCIAL MEDIA Eric on IG:   / helms3dmj   Team 3DMJ on IG:   / team3dmj   Team 3DMJ on YT: ‪@Team3DMJ‬ Iron Culture Podcast on YT: ‪@IronCulturePodcast‬ MASS: https://massresearchreview.com/about-... Longevity Muscle on IG:   / longevitymuscle   Longevity Muscle Podcast on IG:   / longevitymusclepodcast   Longevity Muscle Magazine on IG:   / longevitymusclemagazine   Kenny on IG:   / kennyratatsidis