Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms discuss Helms' upcoming bodybuilding competition, his preparation journey, and the importance of nutrition and recovery. They delve into various topics including auto-regulated dieting, GI issues, mini cuts, step counts, energy expenditure, and more.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction (Helms bodybuilding plans and updates)
12:38 new MASS issue (and importance of expectancy effects)
27:13 mini-cuts (pros and cons)
35:33 overcoming low appetite while bulking
39:53 Helms updated protein targets
44:26 Lead in protein supplements (and using EAAs as your main protein source)
52:33 Cardio approaches (substrate utilization and recovery considerations)
1:00:44 Dealing with insufficient sleep
1:07:26 Relationship between step count and energy expenditure