MEET
  TEAM
       3DMJ

We’re a team of natural bodybuilding coaches dedicated to building athletic careers for serious lifters with evidence-based methods and a long-term approach.

Since 2010, 3D Muscle Journey has guided bodybuilders and powerlifters  with evidence-based coaching and a commitment to longevity. Our team of world-class coaches uses their decades of in-the-trenches experience to create lasting success for athletes who take their craft seriously.

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WE’RE MORE THAN CONTEST PREP COACHES. WE CREATE AND CULTIVATE ATHLETIC CAREERS FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS.

Our journey began with a shared passion for natural bodybuilding and a dedication to doing things the right way – no quick fixes, no shortcuts. We’ve coached thousands of athletes, focusing on dedication, desire, and discipline to help them achieve their goals and beyond.

BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS
BODYBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS

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COACHING
    YOU CAN TRUST

  • Evidence-based coaching with a focus on sustainability
  • Pioneers in natural bodybuilding coaching and education
  • Supportive community for drug-tested bodybuilders and powerlifters
  • Tailored coaching for every individual
  • A space for integrity, humility, and honesty – always


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We’re a team of 5 professional bodybuilders and world-class lifters 💪🏽

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We’ve collectively competed in 100+ bodybuilding competitions 🏆

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We’re passionate about creating multi-year plans for athletes 🎯

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Each coach follows a science-backed approach with a personalized touch 📊

OUR TEAM 

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1JEFF ALBERTS – HEAD COACH

Jeff Alberts started in the iron game in 1986 and has been consistently in the gym ever since. His first bodybuilding competition was in 1993 and over the years he’s experienced success by turning professional in multiple organizations as well as placing high on the pro level. Jeff has experienced firsthand just about every positive and negative of the sport over the past few decades. The valuable lessons learned, have and continue to guide him successfully as a highly reputable coach in the natural bodybuilding community. An enthusiast for the basics, Jeff puts heavy emphasis on making sure there’s a holistic approach to the sport to ensure all 3DMJ Athletes are successful both in and out of the gym.

“If the approach is causing far more stress than enjoyment, the approach needs to change.” – Jeff Alberts

Instagram: @3dmj_godfather
Origins Podcast: Meet Jeff Alberts

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2BRAD LOOMIS – HEAD COACH

Brad Loomis’ experience in strength sports is very diverse. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. He founded, owned and operated “Healthy Bodies Fitness” from 2002 to 2012. He’s been certified with the RKC School of strength multiple times and in 2009 started competing in Drug Free Raw powerlifting. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His true passion is coaching and believes that’s what God put him on this earth for. To deliver effective coaching of any content he’s mastered in a language that is enjoyable and easily understandable. “My life is not mine. I live to serve others.”

“Brad, I do believe you could coach a 1 legged man in a butt kickin’ contest” – Anonymous Co-worker in Health Care.

Instagram: @3dmjcoach
Origins Podcast: Meet Brad Loomis

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3ALBERTO NUNEZ – HEAD COACH

The year was 1999, and it was love at first rep for Coach Alberto Nuñez. Eventually he made it onto the bodybuilding stage in 2007, and his love for the iron game ascended to a whole new level. The very next year he earned pro cards in every major tested federation, but there was something about seeing the local playing field not fully caught up from a methodological standpoint that didn’t sit well with him. He felt compelled to help spread word in regards to the more modern, up to date methods.

Fast forward to today, and his contributions as a coach, athlete, and author have helped propel some of the growth of the sport. Despite all this success, Nuñez claims his most successful accolade comes in the fact that he gets to be called Coach Nuñez. “My biggest thrill is that I was lucky enough to be one of the founders of Team 3DMJ.”

“I can honestly say we as a team have changed this sport we love for the better. I get to wake up every single day with a strong sense of purpose, responsibility, and the ability to make a positive impact.”

Instagram: @nunez3dmj
Origins Podcast: Meet Alberto Nunez

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4ERIC HELMS – CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER / COACH

In addition to some coaching, Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is the Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ. He helps the team members play to their strengths, stay up to date with best practice, and acts as a science communicator, helping lifters find sustainable pathways to high performance. Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport. Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting, a masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a second masters in exercise science and health promotion, and a bachelors in sports management, fitness and wellness. As an athlete, Eric is a WNBF Pro bodybuilder and competes in multiple strength sports.

Instagram: @helms3dmj
Origins Podcast: Meet Eric Helms

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5BRIAN MINOR – HEAD COACH

Brian Minor is a coach, educator, and athlete. He holds a Masters Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Brian Minor has been coaching for over a decade, with a primary focus on those interested in improving body composition, physique contest prep, and within the sport of powerlifting. As a coach, Brian is passionate about both educating, and seeing his athletes achieve success both within their fitness endeavors and beyond.

Brian competes as a pro natural bodybuilder and in raw powerlifting. He began training as a teenager to become a better hockey player. As his competitive years on the ice came to a close, his passion for training continued; as he directed his training efforts towards building muscle and getting stronger.

He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife and two children.

Instagram: @bdminor
Origins Podcast: Meet Brian Minor

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6STEVE TAYLOR – REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Steve Taylor is a registered dietitian, with a master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His formal training, combined with over 15 years of experience has equipped him with tools, skills, and strategies he now teaches to others.

Steve wants everyone to have the knowledge and skill set to be able to direct their energy, health, weight, and strength. His goal is to teach those he works with how to do this.

Steve owns and runs a private practice that is centered around helping people develop sustainable healthy habits. He has been team 3DMJ’s registered dietitian since 2016.

Instagram: @stevetaylorrd
Website: SteveTaylorRD.com

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7NICHOLAS M. LICAMELI, PT, DPT – INJURY REDUCTION & MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

First and foremost, Nick is a husband to his high school sweetheart, Carly, and a father to two beautiful girls, Ava and Nina. Dr. Licameli graduated summa cum laude from Ramapo College of New Jersey with his bachelor’s degree in biology, then furthered his education by completing his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (previously the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey).

Dr. Licameli is the owner of an outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinic, is the Injury Reduction and Management Specialist for 3D Muscle Journey, is a member of The BFR Pros, and is the founder and CEO of Strength Together, Inc. Nick writes for various health and fitness publications, presents at professional conferences both nationally and internationally, is a sought after guest on various podcasts, is a published author, and is an instructor of continuing education courses with The BFR Pros.

Instagram: @nicklicameli
Email: [email protected]

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8ANDREA VALDEZ – HEAD OF CONTENT

With a background in competitive gymnastics, cheerleading, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, Andrea has been a lifelong athlete. She carried this love of athletics into her continuing education, with a B. S. in Sports Management from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Oklahoma.

Andrea became a part of the 3D Muscle Journey coaching team in 2015, and in 2018 shifted roles to focus on the company’s content development and distribution. Her main objectives are to help the team provide free and useful information to our growing community, and to build The 3DMJ Vault into the best bodybuilding education platform on the internet.

Instagram: @av_3dmj
Origins Podcast: Meet Andrea Valdez

 

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