3D Muscle Journey

In this episode, Eric Helms interviews Dr. Joe Klemczewski on the past and present peaking practices of competitive natural bodybuilding. Dr. Joe Klemczewski was the first online bodybuilding coach to use, popularize, and succeed with a science-based approach to the sport. He was also the first coach to popularize modern peak week strategies and focus [...]

In today's episode, Andrea, Jeff, and Eric sit down to discuss the importance of, and how to set up, systems. The coaches begin their discussion by describing principle-based programming and the advantages of less rigid programming. The central theme of this episode is learning how to prioritize your life in the gym with your life [...]

In today's episode, Alberto, Jeff, and Brad examine the common characteristics of successful competitive bodybuilders. These characteristics include: consistency, punctuality, precision, flexibility, and experience. Along with discussing these characteristics, the coaches address a few very important questions related to contest prep. What should someone do if they binge? How important is good communication between the [...]

In this episode, Andrea, Eric, and Brad sit down for an in-depth discussion on overtraining and overreaching. The coaches' conversation is packed with valuable insights and information relevant to all strength and physique athletes, competitors and noncompetitors alike. What is the clinical definition of overtraining syndrome? What is the likelihood that a strength or physique [...]

In today's episode, Eric Helms takes the stage to discuss a variety of training concepts relevant to strength and physique athletes. Eric begins the episode by discussing progressive overload and how contrary to popular belief, simply adding weight to the bar doesn't necessarily mean one is inducing progressive overload. Eric then goes on to differentiate [...]

Welcome back to the 3DMJ Podcast! Today's episode marks the beginning of season 11 and what better way to kick off a new season than with a Q&A session. In this episode, Andrea, Jeff, and Alberto answer five questions sourced directly from the 3DMJ community. Topics include: the required number of training sessions per week [...]

The 3DMJ coaches are back with another Q&A session! In today's episode, Brad, Andrea, and Eric answer 10 questions in the areas of nutrition and training. Topics include: the effect of cryotherapy on recovery and long-term hypertrophy adaptations, the hedonic staircase and how this concept can be useful when cutting/bulking, scenarios when it can be [...]

Are you someone who likes to lift weights, enjoys training in a way that's designed to maximize muscular hypertrophy, but don't have any desire to step on stage? Would you like to know how you can take all of the information that's out there and apply it in a way that will help you reach [...]

In the past, the coaches have talked a lot about the importance of having a structured training program and adhering to it. This is for a good cause as program hopping is one of the most common explanations for wheel spinning in the bodybuilding community. However, just like nutritional flexibility is important, so is having [...]

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with Alberto one-on-one to ask him a variety of questions related to life, bodybuilding, YouTube, music, his hair, and many other topics. What does Alberto think powerlifters are doing right that a lot of bodybuilders have missed? What is the biggest lesson he has learned from each of the [...]