PhD, CSCS, WNBF Pro Bodybuilder
3dmusclejourney.comThe Muscle And Strength Pyramid booksDr. Eric Helms is a verified coach on Boostcamp with 2 proven training programs that 2,779 lifters have followed. PhD, CSCS, WNBF Pro Bodybuilder. Dr. Eric Helms's programs are built for beginner and intermediate lifters, focus on muscle building and strength, and run 4–5 days per week. All are free to follow in the Boostcamp app: pick one and start today.
Dr. Eric Helms is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of 3D Muscle Journey (3DMJ), where he guides athletes in leveraging their strengths, staying updated with best practices, and communicating science effectively to achieve sustainable high performance. He is also the chief author of the acclaimed Muscle and Strength Pyramids books and a co-founder of the Monthly Applications in Strength Sport (MASS) research review.
Dr. Helms is a Senior Research Fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, where he mentors master's and PhD students in applied strength and physique sport science. His research encompasses training, nutrition, and psychology for strength and physique athletes.
Academically, Dr. Helms holds a PhD in Strength and Conditioning, focusing on autoregulating powerlifting, two master's degrees—one in exercise science and the other in sports nutrition—and a bachelor's degree in sports management, fitness, and wellness. His extensive educational background supports his evidence-based approach to coaching and research.
As an athlete, Dr. Helms is a WNBF Pro natural bodybuilder and has competed in numerous strength sports, including 17 powerlifting meets, 3 Olympic weightlifting meets, 2 Strongman competitions, and 13 natural bodybuilding competitions. His personal experience in competitive sports enhances his ability to coach athletes at all levels, from novices to world champions.
Dr. Helms is also a prolific content creator, co-hosting the Iron Culture Podcast with Omar Isuf and regularly publishing peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on strength and conditioning, nutrition, and personal training. His dedication to bridging the gap between science and practice has made him a respected figure in the fitness community.
The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books
Navigating the available fitness information online can be confusing and time-consuming at best, and a minefield of misinformation at worst. One inherent problem is that information online is always presented as supremely important and as the next ‘big thing,’ without context or any understanding of priorities.
Enter The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books. The foundational concept of these books is understanding priorities and context, so you can take all the pieces of the puzzle and fit them together into an actionable plan.
The chief author of the books, Dr. Eric Helms, has not only the academic understanding of training and nutrition as an active researcher but also extensive practical experience. He has been a personal trainer, powerlifting and bodybuilding coach since 2005. In addition, he has the minds of Andrea Valdez, and Andy Morgan to ensure the concepts are communicated clearly and effectively communicated and no stone is left unturned.
Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) is a free program by Dr. Eric Helms for intermediate lifters, focused on muscle building. It runs 5 days per week, with every session laid out for you. 1,915 lifters have already followed it on Boostcamp, and it is rated 4.2/5 from 918 ratings. Five-day a week program based on the principles from the Muscle and Strength Pyramid: Training. Start it today in the free Boostcamp app.
Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) is a free program by Dr. Eric Helms for beginner and intermediate lifters, focused on muscle building and strength. It runs 4 days per week for 8 weeks, with every session laid out for you. 864 lifters have already followed it on Boostcamp, and it is rated 4.2/5 from 353 ratings. 4-day a week program based on the principles from the book Muscle & Strength Pyramid: Training. Start it today in the free Boostcamp app.
Dr. Eric Helms has 2 programs on Boostcamp: Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) (intermediate, 5 days per week, free) and Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) (beginner–intermediate, 4 days per week, free). Pick one and every workout is laid out for you in the free Boostcamp app.
Yes. Both of Dr. Eric Helms's programs are free to follow in the Boostcamp app on iOS and Android, so you can start today without paying.
Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) is the Dr. Eric Helms program built for beginners. It runs 4 days per week, and 864 lifters have already followed it. Start it free in the Boostcamp app.
Dr. Eric Helms's programs have been followed by 2,779 lifters on Boostcamp. The most-followed is Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms), with 1,915 lifters. The total adds up each program's count, so a lifter who ran more than one program is counted once per program.
Dr. Eric Helms's programs range from 4 to 5 training days per week, so you can pick the one that fits your week: Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) (5) and Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) (4).
On Boostcamp, Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) is rated 4.2/5 from 918 ratings and Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) is rated 4.2/5 from 353 ratings.
