Dr. Eric Helms is a top strength and hypertrophy expert. In this podcast episode we discuss progressive overload and training volume for hypertrophy - how many sets per week is best for growth?

2:26 best proxies for muscle growth

8:03 definition of progressive overload and how to use it

15:06 definition of volume

18:37 application of “tonnage” for bodybuilding

22:35 optimal amount of training volume

29:18 how to start exploring volume

34:25 how volume requirements change over time

42:36 how to systematically change your program

52:31 counting sets for different muscle groups

59:40 if Eric could choose another career

Find Eric:

IG: @helms3dmj

https://3dmusclejourney.com/

-------------------------------

Follow me on social media:

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

-------------------------------

About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

-------------------------------

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 in this podcast.