Body Fat Set/Settling Point and Finding your Functional Range

[@ferebeescott211]

"When you wake up and your libido is functioning normal" THIS IS SPARTA!!!!

[@CranberryMuffinmanz]

This is one of the best non bro science videos out there and it should be at like 150,000+ views, this is gold information.

[@Postermaestro]

This video was great, m'kay.

[@giovanni-cx5fb]

Any video featuring Eric 'Mr Mackey' Helms is great.

[@Machina.M3dia]

One of the few people on KZbin I actually learn something new from every time he comes out with new stuff. Props.

[@spiritual_hypertrophy]

Thank you, captain America !

[@Italianslugger]

When Eric Helms talks, I listen! Love you Eric, thank you and thank you to all the guys at 3DMJ for all this priceless information.

[@Andalucia90201]

Eric Helms, you are a Hero overhere in the Netherlands. You are one of the most honest guys about training, nutrition and mindset. Thanx al lot. Norm

[@FlyFlippage]

For some reason this video hit close to home. Thank You Eric for your time to make the video.

[@dan201194]

eric, your such a good teacher ! you explain so well and im not left with even more questions, you dont waste your time bagging out other methods you dont agree with (like layne does in his vlogs) thanks a lot we all appreciate it.

[@PeteMercerFitness]

I can't wait to find out where I sit after reverse dieting. All those macros will be a joy.

[@Cryptix001]

for keeping it simple that's a very succinct answer. props

[@MC_DesmondSparrs]

you can most proably maintain your new SETTLING-point as Eric says in the video but it wont be without hormonal consequences.

[@weakasshoe]

I guess the next logical question is how do I change my functional set point range. Because some of us have been obese forever until now and I'd hate to have to stay at higher bodyfat percentages to make gains and be happy. (Ive been overweight for most of my life but would like to lean bulk)

[@xd-yf5gq]

Check out the Mike Matthews video regarding changing your body fat settling point. Exercise and maintaining at your new body fat for a long period of time after you diet is mainly how you move to a new set point. More exercise and activity = More likely your body will want to stay lean perhaps because being lighter allows your body to move much more. Also, the longer period of time that you maintain at your new body fat, the more likely your body will fight to stay at that new norm. And still if after employing those tactics you still find it hard to get to your desired leanness, you might want to check out cryolipolysis to destroy the fat cells permanently. More fat cells = body needs to eat more to feel satisfied because the fat cells need to be full enough to increase leptin to reduce hunger. More fat cells = More food needed to not feel hungry = Higher Body Fat Set Point, given the same amount of LBM. So more fat cells would mean a higher natural set point. I lowered my set point but it was only through rounds of dieting and maintenance at a new bf level and then dieting and maintenance. Somewhat like the Matador diet study. Anyhow, moving to a new set point should be possible, check out David Goggins. That guy used to be really big but now he's lean year round, so changing your set point is most probably possible.

[@shikataganai824]

@@xd-yf5gq I'm looking for a video or advice (since your above statement was on point) on at what body fat you should and at what bf you do not need to be worried about losing lbm... Basically I'm about 26% bf trying to diet as aggressive as I can handle ( with diet breaks) and would like to know, based on science, at what bf I need to be concerned about losing lbm?

[@Jimmyboi860]

the way you explain things, top notch bro!

[@raz954]

this puts key points together really well ... thanks!

[@Oliviyafn]

Very very helpful mate much appreciated.

[@threethrushes]

I have gained mass in the last 12 months. 76kg to 81kg. And I lost BF. Trending towards 85kg and a lower BF 'set-point'.

[@jamiecross100]

I love your videos Eric! Your a great teacher!

[@bradicu5]

eric helms as always = godlike

[@DTherat]

Interesting, specially when you say you have to get above 10-12% to make optimal size gains. Where does this come from? Usually it's been said that when you are leaner the body grows muscle tissue better due to improved insulin sentivity and less chronic inflamation. Is this a drug thing?

[@Scottium]

This is an extremely high-value vid. Would pay a lot for personal training.

[@Mitsimad000]

Sorry trying to keep it simple. Progressive tension overload through volume/intensity should be the main focus of a program.

[@ASZASZIN7]

Wise words as always Eric !

[@edwardjones282]

Great info. Thx much.

[@GoSneaker]

nice video, i like the scientific breakdown

[@CoolInOlympia]

Very informative! Thanks so much!

[@InanimateObject123]

Is the body fat set point in terms of fat mass/number of fat cells or bf%? Instinctively I'd say mass which would mean if you add LBM your set point in terms of % would decrease.. Am I correct?

[@edd9632]

The bodyfat setpoint is in terms of %, so theoretically adding lean muscle without fat would decrease the% value. However adding lean mass without fat is literally impossible so you have to bulk up (add lean mass and fat) and then cut down (try to maintain muscle mass whilst losing fat) to decrease your body fat % :)

[@willmosse3684]

Lewis Walker - Good point

[@MiguelMartinez-ik5hf]

Some great info Eric.! Sometimes i

[@MC_DesmondSparrs]

Ive been obsessed about this topic for years and I havent found any convincing evidence that set-point can be lowered.It can get higher though(good reason to not get too fat).its kinda sad but its probably true,this video makes me feel like I maybe need to get a bit fatter cause my libido isnt exactly raging(its not dead but not raging either).Lyle Mcdonald has excellent books and articles on his bodyrecomposition-website(google it) about this.

[@lyndseyrogerson4437]

THANK YOU!!! this was so so helpful!!

[@Mr_SamuelAdam]

Eric been working on creating a routine. What is the most optimal sets and reps for a power move squat deadlifts Bb bench and sets and reps for hypertrophy? For power around 5x3? And hypertrophy at least 40 reps? Per muscle group? Thanks

[@alephnull7410]

This video basically answers all the anxiety based fitness and nutrition information being constantly pumped out of every corner of the internet that targets certain male’s obsession with leanness.

[@CaseyJamesFitness]

Do you think periods of abstaining from food - 'fasting' and then short term overfeeding (whilst in a NET calorie deficit for a given amount of time) would help contribute to better cognitive and athletic function at a lower BF%?

[@hou5eheadjason]

thank you eric very informative vid.

[@TekMoliGy]

right now im 192 and about 18% bodyfat, 6'0" tall... I figure if i get down to 160 i will be about 8% bodyfat... if i got down that low and started eating at maintenance would the lower testosterone that i have from being such low bodyfat eventually just cause me to re-comp to a higher bodyfat percentage while maintaining 160lbs? or would i just stay around 8% bodyfat as long as i ate maintenance and kept lifting weights.

[@majengsari]

I was on dieet and within 2month i lost 2kilo, but suddently my body fight back and start to stop losing weight... do u have thats experience?

[@TekMoliGy]

i do feel that when i try to maintain a weight where i have a 6 pack i slowly gain body fat even though i stay at the same weight. It's pretty annoying

[@Drumpie]

Thanks for the video Eric. A little tip: disable the autofocus. :P

[@b320man]

I didn't need to make my argument more valid

[@CohnWolfeFitness]

Great video Eric!

[@hugebassfishing]

what if you were 300lbs of fat and lost the weight down to 160. isn't your set point now 300lbs so it will be a constant struggle to stay leanish?

[@ChasingTheAdventureOutdoors]

Knowledge gainzzzzz, all kindzzz

[@respectedmastermind]

super informative

[@DennisNowland]

your body tends to at least try and keep you at whatever wt you are now. Given the opportunity your brain will tell you to eat more calories to gain wt for a possible famine. thats evolution

[@heracles2626]

Brb set point 20% feelsbadman

[@alexjulius69]

Same here, but it seems to be getting lower by putting on more lean muscle mass.

[@mmmmerlino87]

with a tent you said?? :DDD

[@crocjump]

Eric Helms the man

[@mitchsandridge]

my body fat set point must be around 30% lol fml

[@MiguelMartinez-ik5hf]

I feel like id be spinning my wheels if it werent for you guys.!

[@zenishmahaseth1250]

Is it possible to decrease the body fat set point? Finding it difficult to maintain 15%

[@Eli-uj7nl]

Zenish Mahaseth watch the video

[@Cryptix001]

thought provoking answer but not entirely true. it would be true if increasing strength was the only way to get bigger. however, there is more than one mechanism for muscle growth.

[@CranberryMuffinmanz]

So your saying I shouldn't of ate half a bag of ghirardelli milk chocolate chips and a fistful of almonds yesterday and then went to a Chinese buffet today after dropping 60lbs in a 5 month cut. ahaha :- ( carbs are the devil

[@musardus]

I doubt a chinese buffet would be tasty

[@dkzjesse]

They answered my question. Is this real life :)

[@jkantner152]

I HAVE FOUND ERICS SECRET TO BEING A GODLIKE SPEAKER! Its in the uhmnkays

[@JetskiDex]

i love these videos man i love them!!!!

[@szotakandrei]

if you're young and have a decent activity, deffinitely yes. my boy, jack nauss, is eating around 5k cal a day. not maintaining, but at 18 y.o. is nice

[@Mitsimad000]

How long is a piece of string? The most optimal routine is one that allows you to progressively get stronger over time. There is no magical amount of sets and reps..

[@ameralenazy8021]

okay

[@DC3Refom]

mine rests at 8% body fat 6ft although ive got lot more conditioning to do on my abs so they pop im at 180lbs beginner lifter only been worling 5 mounths

[@AB3LA]

do a video on smoking?

[@captaindrywall]

Can you straighten your arms

[@karrey1000]

John Leitaker 😂

[@justinricey5496]

Can you change your set point?

[@Xtiez]

Who the fuck disliked this.

[@ps3acr]

haha 8:41 best part.

[@runescapeclassicable]

where did you get the number of set point for male and females ?

[@quantumaxe6468]

Psycho physique that was really strange. Men 7 - 15. OK. Women 10 - 12?!

[@luisdasaa]

He said for women add 10 to 12% to that

[@quantumaxe6468]

Luis Saavedra really? So 27% is fine for women? Seems a bit too much at the high end.

[@LordJustinDB]

if youre not trying to bulk up after and just stay the same you can maintain 5-7 easy

[@leonardoc690]

easy? what? you know what 5-7% even looks like?

[@MrJuniorhv]

dude id pay to watch your vids lol

[@b320man]

smoking = bad. Period.

[@williambenson5484]

My Current Body fat is 3.2% - 3.6%.. I really don't try that hard to stay that low, maybe it's naturally low? Anyways, I'm having a lot of trouble staying satiated. I'm trying to gain muscle and im eating in a surplus most of the time unless i'm on a rest day. But maybe it's not enough? Any help or response or just a simple conversation about this would be GREATLY Appreciated. I really need some guidance. Btw: Only Been lifting for about a year, 5"7 and 148 lbs. (5 lbs of fat)

[@NiciO.G]

Your not that lean, and your not eating enough.

[@MyPotatoHurts]

3.2% body fat.. Lulz

[@ryann8348]

You forgot the '1' in front of your body fat percentage.

[@ganjagangja]

William Benson you are not 3.6% bf bro.

[@DennisNowland]

William Benson You've got great genes.

[@karrey1000]

Women 10-12% set point! 😂🙄

[@michellekalski8823]

He said absolutely nothing. No talk of hormones, microbiome, stress, sleep. General as hell.

[@chrisr6950]

Total bro science

[@Dogitude]

naw just science

[@angelo212]

You don't have a clue bro. What stupid comment.

[@chrisr6950]

lol yeh ok its bro science if a guy says its so without any studies to back it up

[@chrisr6950]

***** Sorry mate but thats an abstract not the actual findings of the study, and its one study....

[@netfischer]

Chris Roberts rofl man, I googled body fat setb point + broscience and thispopped up. I bet your comment is responsible for this, well done! xD

[@MarshallWe]

Eric Helms Videos - Best morning treat together with a coffee! :)