Скачать или смотреть “Gain Muscle WITHOUT a Surplus?" 🤔 - Eric Helms on Beginner vs. Advanced Results

In this insightful video, Dr. Eric Helms, WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder, Chief Science Officer at ⁨‪@Team3DMJ‬ coach, and researcher, breaks down the question: Can you gain muscle without eating in a calorie surplus? He explains whether or not beginners typically respond better to a larger surplus due to their higher muscle-building potential vs. advanced lifters requiring a smaller surplus, or sometimes none at all, because muscle growth slows and hormonal adaptations occur.

Eric also dives into the “honeymoon phase” after cutting, common misconceptions, why being lean helps you see muscle gains more clearly, and how small improvements make a big difference on stage. He highlights the risks of overly strict dieting and eating disorders common in bodybuilding culture, emphasizing sustainable body fat ranges and smart nutrition strategies.

Lastly, Eric shares his approach to ideal bulking and cutting methods for maximum muscle gains and body recomposition, including his take on staying 30 to 40 pounds above stage weight for advanced natural bodybuilders. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced lifter, this video offers a blend of science-backed insights and real world experience from a true player in the game, to help you build muscle effectively while maintaining long-term health and performance.

00:00 Intro - Cut Before Bulk For Lean Gains? (Recomp & The Ideal Weight)
00:42 Bulking For Muscle Growth? (30-40 Pounds Over? Eric's Take)
03:31 You Don’t Need To Be In A Surplus To Gain Muscle? (Eric Explains)
12:02 Get Leaner & Gain Muscle BETTER! (When & How?)
15:11 The IDEAL Scenario For Body Recomposition (A Real World Example!)
17:17 You Know You Made Gains If…

Taken from Episode 159 of the Longevity Muscle Podcast with Eric Helms.

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