
THE MUSCLE & STRENGTH PYRAMID BOOKS
THE 2ND EDITIONS
Ready to end your frustration?
These books will show you how to build and tailor nutrition and training plans, so you can finally achieve your physique and strength goals.
The latest evidence-based recommendations, distilled and clearly explained by one of the industry’s leading experts.
THE TRAINING BOOK

Six sample routines to get you started quickly
Six programs for novice, intermediate, and advanced-level bodybuilders and strength-focused athletes.
Break through those training plateaus
With our full progression guidelines and examples, you’ll never be left frustrated and wondering what to do next.
Tailor your programming for faster results
Our quick-start programming guide will show you how to apply all the principles that go into program design.
THE NUTRITION BOOK

No longer waste time and energy with your nutritional efforts
The structured order of importance is what makes this book different. Learn what matters and when.
Use our science-based calculations for optimal setup
Whether you’re headed for the bodybuilding stage, cutting pounds for a weight class, or about to go on a bulk, we’ve got it covered.
Achieve continued and lasting changes
Learn how to balance adherence, consistency, and flexibility so you can live your life while progressing toward your goals.
WHAT TRAINING EXPERTS ARE SAYING
I wish I had a resource like this during my initial foray into the fitness field!
This a must-have for anyone looking to take their training to the next level. It’s a true evidence-based approach that combines the latest research and years of in-the-trenches experience to formulate a blueprint for program design.

The books bridge the gap between the latest scientific information and practical implementation.
There is no gimmick by the authors to make more money and the training principles here are not mired in confusion. Rather, the work on the Internet that we wish existed previously is now available; and if you are a novice or intermediate this book will help you bypass the stage of confusion.

Others dumb it down way too much, and miss CRITICAL nuance.
Few people know how to strike the right balance when they talk about training. Some people make it overly technical, which makes it easy for the reader to miss the forest for the trees. Others dumb it down way too much, and miss critical nuance. Eric, Andy, and Andrea have struck the perfect balance. I guarantee you’ll learn something from it, and walk away with a much better overall understanding of the training process.

WHAT NUTRITION EXPERTS ARE SAYING
Highly recommend this for anyone looking to change their body composition.
Whether you’re looking to get big or get ripped, Eric shows you, in an evidence-based yet easy to understand fashion, the hierarchy of importance of the things you need to consider. There’s no B.S. or huge promises; just a straightforward, no-nonsense, practical guide to nutrition and training for transforming your body.

I would have saved myself years of confusion.
It’s difficult for me to write a sufficiently accurate appraisal of the content within these books without sounding like I’m overplaying the quality and net benefit to be gained from them. The quality of content is astounding. The delivery is masterfully crafted and paced. And the net result for the reader is one that will be truly impactful on their approach and practice, whether they be a fitness enthusiast or a seasoned coach.

Distills what REALLY matters for nutrition and training.
Eric Helms represents the next generation of exercise scientist. Not content to take other expert’s word for it, Eric desired answers so voraciously, that he did what any good scientist does… he became obsessed and crazy enough to do his own original real research. I can’t recommend these books highly enough.

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THE AUTHORS

Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS
Chief AuthorFor the better part of his career, Eric has worked with drug-free physique and strength athletes at all levels, including two IPF World champions and pro-show natural bodybuilding champions. Eric is a WNBF pro natural bodybuilder and competes in strength sport.
Eric is a Strength and Conditioning and Sports Physiology and Nutrition Senior Research Fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at AUT, where he mentors masters and PhD students conducting applied strength and physique sport science. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, and a PhD in strength and conditioning.

Andrea Valdez, MS
Co-AuthorAndrea is a lifelong athlete, experienced coach, and content creator.
She has trained athletes in multiple disciplines for over 15 years, and has a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma. She has also been a bodybuilding coach, podcast host, and operations director with 3D Muscle Journey since 2015.

Andy Morgan, BS
Co-AuthorAndy Morgan is an online training and nutrition coach.
He has seven years of experience working full-time coaching people exclusively online. You can find 100+ client result photos and 400+ client testimonials on his site. This puts him among the most experienced coaches out there, with the results to back it up.
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