77. Eric Helms - 2025 Season Recap

<p>Eric Helms joins the podcast to break down exactly how he approached nutrition, training, and recovery during his 2025 contest season. Eric is a natural bodybuilder, coach, researcher, and co-founder of 3DMJ, known for applying evidence-based principles at the highest level of physique sport. In this episode, I have Eric walk step-by-step through how he structured his training blocks, adjusted calories and macros across the season, and managed fatigue while competing. We also dig into the key lessons he’s taking forward from his 2025 results. This is a value-packed discussion for lifters who care about long-term progress.</p><p><br></p><p>0:34 weight changes and diet throughout prep</p><p>19:34 Eric’s contest prep training program</p><p>35:44 competition results</p><p>1:23:48 lessons from the season</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @helms3dmj</p><p>https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>My e-books: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFMzaEhDNlNJM0cyNnpXOFBRSkoxSW5XSnZ2QXxBQ3Jtc0tsTFdCLWE4VkQ1RXZyLUNhdjhUUHdGcnp6cllZbEVQdGdzRFJOWTJTNWRtNm1EX3R1NzdZbTF6dUtOUGpSUTJJanJGWUExZXZENHFURDF3UjBYbVd1U29fMVNZSjJRUC1FSGxic3hRak9zb1hqSVZfcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Faskdrswole.com%2F&v=MiGrFZGyqE0">https://askdrswole.com/</a></p><p>MASS Research Review: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlyUXlhd3pLcjJRZUZJZDN3Y1N0cHZTcGdFd3xBQ3Jtc0trUVdxRWcxNVpwQUxUWkpXcHdnOFFNczNSdVJxV2lEdC1STnhrTDJnYl9qbWJzM2hqYUxRNVo1dl9UTnFqSEFEN1FZMTNETzdiX2RhSWs3V3hGTXNSaUUtNjcySW14Z1BQdlBzS3hrNTZma252d1NFUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FdrswoleMASS&v=MiGrFZGyqE0">https://www.massmember.com/a/2147986175/LwzhWs82</a></p><p>(This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)</p><p>Dream Physique Nutrition Course: <a href="https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition">https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition</a></p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Find me on social media:</p><p><br></p><p>YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSwole</p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJ1RnBaX09KNTVOeFVJUnZ4LVRCUkE5MlFxUXxBQ3Jtc0ttbzU1SjdnZjVxT09EQ0RodGNjTDU4Sy1JNkJURGhneFlZQ3RXUHFIVkM5bWpMWkpjR1lHT2ZrSTBaeHRjWDhoTXFWeVBxSXZsUHZnMnQ2R1J3Y2V0Y05HY0xzem9ieXN2Qk85dmZXSHVmdlAyclE2RQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fdr_swole&v