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Iron Culture presented by MASS

Eric Helms & Eric Trexler
Bodybuilding
Nutrition
Exercise Science
Powerlifting
Natural Bodybuilding
Fat Burners
Science Communication
WNBF Worlds
Advanced Hypertrophy
Diet and Exercise
Grant Tinsley
Misinformation
Body Composition
Metabolism
WNBF Pro World Championship
Evidence-Based Practices
Physical Fitness
Mental Health
Caffeine
Appetite Regulation

Iron Culture was started by Eric Helms and Omar Isuf as a means of exploring the world of physical culture and attempting to distill a unified philosophy of lifting and to help listeners find greater meaning from the iron. It's now hosted by Eric Helms and Eric Trexler, who repeatedly beg Omar to return as a guest. Iron Culture focuses on dispensing practical, useful information to the listener, b... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms explore a wide range of topics including the culture of bodybuilding, the impact of step counts on health, protein intake nuances, and the effects of various performance-enhancing drugs. They also ad... more

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss perpetually hot topics in the fitness and bodybuilding community, focusing on recent research findings related to training at long muscle lengths and the implications of muscle swel... more

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Have you noticed that real life fitness culture is awesome, but online fitness culture sucks?

Yeah, us too.

In this episode, the Erics discuss why toxic online fitness culture is the way it is, leaning on actual scientific research on which perso... more

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In this episode, Eric Helms and Steve Hall engage in a deep conversation about their experiences in bodybuilding, academia, and personal growth.

They discuss the challenges of naming their podcast, the impact of ADHD on Eric's life, and the importa... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Conor Heffernan
Published author and sports historian.
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Episode: Ep 364 - The Evolution of Physical Culture (ft. Dr. Conor Heffernan)
Shreenath Ganesh
New short classic physique world champion at WNBF Worlds
WNBF
Episode: Ep 362 - WNBF Champ Shreenath Ganesh
Eddie Saldana
WNBF overall Pro Bodybuilding, Light Heavyweight and overall World Champion
Episode: Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard
Max Melchard
Vice World Champion for the light heavyweight division and accomplished natural bodybuilder
Episode: Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard
Heitor Sousa
WNBF World Champion, renowned for his performance in men's physique.
Episode: Ep 357 - WNBF Champs Heitor Sousa and Adão Martins
Adão Martins
WNBF World Champion, known for his journey in natural bodybuilding.
Episode: Ep 357 - WNBF Champs Heitor Sousa and Adão Martins
Dr. John Rusin
Personal trainer, strength coach, doctor of physical therapy with experience working with professional athletes.
Episode: Ep 356 - Pain-Free Training (ft. Dr. John Rusin)
Oscar Moscat
Natural bodybuilder and 2024 Vice Champion in the Middleweight Division
Episode: Ep 355 - Mindset of a Bodybuilding Champion (ft. Oscar Moscat)
Wil Fleming
Level 5 senior international coach with USA Weightlifting and assistant coach of the 2024 US Olympic Weightlifting team.
USA Weightlifting
Episode: Ep 349 - Elite Weightlifting: An Inside Look (ft. Wil Fleming)

Hosts

Eric Trexler
Co-host of Iron Culture, with a focus on bodybuilding and exercise science.
Dr. Eric Helms
Co-host of Iron Culture and expert in nutrition and strength training.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Omar

    I’m not going to purport to be an og fan of this podcast because I’m not. I have been listening for several years however; long enough to remember the 30+ minute long banter sessions between Omar and Eric that kicked off each episode. The dichotomy of a host with significant formal education and one without (although still clearly very bright) helped give this podcast its culture. That contrast mattered. It created humor, tension, and accessibility in a way that felt rare and genuine.

    Do I stil... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    metzcar
    United States2 months ago
  • Highy recommended

    Love and appreciate both Erics 🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1997X.Y
    Germany3 months ago
  • Best Fitness/ Sport Science Podcast bar none.

    Simply the best. The 2 co-hosts deliver week after week knowledge jewels, in the most entertaining way. Can’t get enough of the ball busting sense of humor, and deep dive geeking out on all things bodybuilding, powerlifting, nutrition and exercise research. This podcast is gold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gui Forest
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great practical and science- based fitness podcast

    This podcast falls into my favorite genre of “competent people talking shop with some semblance of structure”. Toes a great line of going beyond surface level but not throwing science words at the wall that only a phd would fully understand. Also does a great job of explaining what a person can actually do with the new information .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therikshak
    United States8 months ago
  • Too long episodes

    This podcast could be great but they need to get to the point quick. Give me 30 mins, hour max

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jordanian Jackhammer
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners enjoy the entertaining banter between the hosts, which is both humorous and educational.
Many appreciate the diverse range of expert guests and their insights on bodybuilding and fitness culture.
The podcast is praised for its practical and science-based approach to fitness topics, making it accessible to a broad audience.
Critiques often mention desires for more concise episodes, as some feel discussions can be lengthy and meandering.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#149
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Apple Podcasts
#209
India/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#217
Argentina/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#232
Indonesia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#242
Russia/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 367 - Q&A
Q: Thoughts on the sub analysis in that meta regression regarding reps and reserves/proximity to failure?
At loads of 80% or higher, the relationship between reps in reserve and hypertrophy becomes nearly flat, meaning that at these intensities, being closer to failure does not play a significant role for hypertrophy. However, this requires contextual considerations about load and overall volume in strength training.
Ep 367 - Q&A
Q: When it comes to diminishing returns, in terms of the effect of protein on muscle protein synthesis, when do those diminishing returns get so small that the juice simply isn't worth the squeeze anymore?
It depends on various factors, but typically for protein intake, a range of about 1.5 to 2.2 grams per kilogram is where diminishing returns are observed. Around 2.5 grams per kilogram might be the functional plateau, suggesting that at around 1.8 grams per kilogram, you likely wouldn't see a noticeable difference in muscle gain over time compared to higher intakes.
BONUS - Confidence, Self-Doubt & Thinking Clearly in the Fitness Industry - Eric Helms & Steve Hall
Q: How do you feel about self-doubt?
Self-doubt has served me well as it keeps me wondering if I'm improving and making me constantly seek ways to be better.
Ep 362 - WNBF Champ Shreenath Ganesh
Q: What does the future hold for you?
I want to help people back home and promote natural bodybuilding. I'm also planning to take a two-year off season to build my physique and return to competition.
Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard
Q: Max, you've been in the game lifting, swimming, running 20 years. But competition is a new thing for you. What the hell is in the water over there in Germany and Austria?
Max explains the strong drive towards conditioning in the European bodybuilding scene, and how athletes typically prepare for a longer duration before competitions, which contributes to their impressive physiques.

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1. Dr. Conor Heffernan
2. Shreenath Ganesh
3. Eddie Saldana
4. Max Melchard
5. Heitor Sousa
6. Adão Martins
7. Dr. John Rusin
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