Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

---

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss recent developments in college football and powerlifting, in addition to introducing their partnership with Elite FTS. The conversation shifts to a Q&A session where they address various topics, including collagen supplementation, creatine dosage, and the relationship between muscular endurance and strength. They also provide practical tips for reducing food focus during dieting and discuss the impact of hypertrophy on athletic performance.

Need some lifting gear? Use our discount code (MRR10) over at elitefts.com

Time stamps
00:00 Introduction (College Football & Powerlifting News)
04:25 Partnership with Elite FTS and Personal Experiences
11:50 Collagen Supplementation: Debates and Research Overview
35:37 Power Development: Training Volumes and Frequencies
49:00 Creatine: Dosage, Urination Frequency, and Cognitive Effects
1:03:18 Muscular Endurance: Training Insights
01:08:34 Hypertrophy and Athletic Performance
1:19:00 Creatine During Peak Week
1:19:58 Dieting Strategies and Food Focus