Team 3DMJ Coach - Eric Helms Pro Natural Bodybuilder, BS, CSCS, CPT, PES
Eric forges his physique through determination, desire, dedication, and a commitment to learning the intricate details of physiology, nutrition and exercise science. Eric has been a trainer for nearly a decade. He began his training career in the Air Force as a facilitator, mentor and eventually commander of his unit's Physical Conditioning Staff. After completing his enlistment he became a Certified Personal Trainer and began his academic pursuit of knowledge. In addition to coaching bodybuilders and powerlifters, he has trained in gyms, private fitness studios, medical fitness studios, rehab and sports medicine clinics, the homes of clients and he has volunteered as a multi-sport strength and conditioning coach. Eric is also an instructor at Bryan College, a faculty member of the Advanced Health and Fitness Trainer degree program. He loves to teach exercise science, nutrition, biomechanics, physiology and performance enhancement. He is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. As a part of the 3DMuscleJourney coaching staff he acts as a coach for raw powerlifters, natural bodybuilders, and serious weight lifters of all walks of life.
Certifications and Education BS in Fitness &Wellness from CUP, Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors 3.93 GPA) National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist WPA/APA Certified International Powerlifting Referee American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer (Prior) International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer (Prior)
Contest History Bodybuilding 2011 INBA Team Nevada - 1st Open Men's Tall Class, 1st Men's Open Overall, PNBA Pro Card Winner INBA California Championships - 2nd Men's Open Tall Class, Best Poser 2009 INBF West Coast Classic - Men's Open Heavyweights - 2nd INBF WA State Natural Bodybuilding Championships - 1st Men's Open Light Heavyweights INBF Capital City Natural Bodybuilding Championships - 1st Men's Open Heavyweights NGA Mr. Natural California - 2nd Men's Open Light Heavyweights, Best Posing Award INBA Silver and Black Muscle Classic - 3rd Men's Open Tall Class
2007 INBA Silver and Black Muscle Classic - 1st Novice Men's Tall Class NPC Contra Costa - DNF Novice Men's Middleweights
Powerlifting 2011 APA West Coast Raw Championships - 2nd 181lb Open Division 2010 APA "All Raw" Billy Funk Memorial Championships - 2nd 198lb Open Division APA "Raw" Northwestern Regional Power Lifting Championships - 1st 220lb Open Division 2009 APA Northwestern All Raw Championships - 2nd 198lb Open Division
2007 APA Iron Gladiators of the West Powerlifting Meet - 2nd Raw 220lb Open Division APC Nor Cal Push Pull Power Lifting Championships -2nd 220lb Open Division 2006 YMCA Augusta 1st Annual Powerlifting Competition - 2nd 220lb Open Division, 3rd Overall Best Deadlift Videos
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Eric began his bodybuilding journey at six foot, 170lbs at the age of 21 in 2004. What originally began as a border-line destructive, unhealthy obsession, bodybuilding eventually transformed into a healthy life passion. Eric had fitness and athletic experience by the time he was bitten by the iron bug, yet nothing challenged him like bodybuilding. Fighting for every ounce of muscle, Eric continually strives to transform his physique into that of a champion natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. 
