152 reviews for Intermediate Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms)
The Intermediate Bodybuilding Program is a five-day a week program based on the principles from the Muscle and Strength Pyramid: Training book by Dr. Eric Helms, Andy Morgan, and Andrea Valdez.
We highly recommend reading the book to learn science-based training and nutrition knowledge.
Weekly schedule
Day 1 - Lower Body
Day 2 - Upper Body
Day 3 - Lower Body
Day 4 - Push
Day 5 - Pull
Read below for general program programs and progression guidelines.
Dimas A.
Man, 2511 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Its a pretty good program,but i suggest stick with the rep range as long as you still progressing
Claudio S.
Man, 435 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Nice program, a bit too much lower body for my taste as I also play soccer but decent
Antonio N.
Man, 255 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Ok
Woman, 39
5 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I really enjoyed this program
Libby
Woman, 453 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
Less than expected muscle gains
My review should be taken with grain of salt. I had major sleep disruption in last few weeks, lots of unexpected BS impacting consistency.
Man
7 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Chris Robertson
Man, 4511 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I usually do powerlifting, but I set several pr doing things program.
Edward W.
Man, 273 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Do NOT do this program if you want to be skinny and weak. Will give a more in depth review again at the end, but was prompted to review now. A lot of reviews have complained about the programmed lack of arms and shoulders, that’s true, but they may have forgotten one of Dr Helms’ great communications, to think for yourself. I’ve personally thrown in some additional paired sets in all workouts as there is time during rests, and am doing additional arm, shoulder, and abdominal volume on rest days to round the program out. Overall a great program, all bases covered, the progression model works well and is easy enough to self regulate. I highly recommend and will review again once the 12 weeks are complete.
Will D.
Man, 293 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Awesome app. Fits to my goals and needs
light_foot16
Man, 385 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Progressive challenges makes each week unpredictable and exciting.