Iron Culture presented by MASS Ep 343 - Q&A: Is Collagen Useful?
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Sep 3, 2025 The hosts dive into the latest buzz in college football and powerlifting, celebrating athlete achievements. They tackle the controversial topic of collagen supplementation, dissecting its benefits for tendon health and muscle growth. Creatine is also on the table, with discussions on its dosing, effects, and common myths. Listeners gain insight into improving muscular endurance and the connection between strength training and performance outcomes. Practical dieting tips and the impact of rest days add a well-rounded perspective on fitness.
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Be Cautious When Trying Collagen
- If you try collagen, prefer third-party tested products and consider cost, contamination risk, and realistic benefit sizes.
- Avoid assuming collagen effects exceed those of matched protein intake without head-to-head, isonitrogenous trials.
Power Training Needs High Frequency, Skill Focus
- Olympic weightlifting often uses much higher frequency and lower eccentric fatigue because lifts are almost concentric-only and skill-dependent.
- High-frequency, high-intensity practice (even daily) benefits technical power more than sheer volume-focused hypertrophy schemes.
Personal Olympic Lifting Routine
- Eric Helms recounts training six days per week for Olympic weightlifting with some mornings focused on technique and evenings on accessory work.
- He trained alongside New Zealand Olympians who often trained more than daily to refine technical skill.