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The Absolute Strength Podcast

Welcome to The Absolute Strength Podcast hosted by author, powerlifter, and fitness entrepreneur, Kyle Hunt. This is a show dedicated to providing quality information on all things strength culture. The podcast features conversations with some of the biggest names in fitness, sports, and business. New episodes are released every week! Business inquiries: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com
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Episodes

Ep 272: Myo Reps | The Secret Norwegian Method to Build More Muscle in Less Time

In this episode, I talk about Myo Reps and the book titled "Myo Reps The Secret Norwegian Method to Build Muscle in 70% Less Time" by Borge Fagerli. The book is a free pdf download you can get here: https://borgefagerli.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Myo-reps-E-book.pdf From Borge, "Myo-reps is, simplistically speaking, a rest-pause method and the most famous permutation of it is DC/Doggcrapp training. Most of you probably know how to perform a rest-pause set, and I didn’t just reinvent the whee...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 4 min

Ep 271: How Much Volume is Too Much, Fixing Hip Shift, and The Future of the Supplement Industry feat. Derek Charlebois

In this episode, Kyle and Derek answer listener questions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Questions on the show: Is a yearlong mass gaining phase a good idea for a skinny bodybuilder who needs to add muscle? What is the best omega 3 supplement – general fish oil, krill oil, or salmon oil? How many weeks do you recommend staying in a specific rep range (ie. 8-12. 4-6. etc.) Tips for fixing hip shift in the squat and gaining back confi...

Jun 11, 20202 hr 22 min

Ep 270: How to Become a World Class Athlete | Development from Youth to Pro

In this episode, I talk about what it takes to become a world-class athlete. How many sports should you play growing up? When is a good time to start resistance training? When should you specialize in one sport? Get answers to all of these questions in the episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: htt...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 34 min

Ep 269: Chasing Olympic Gold in Women's Wrestling with Victoria Anthony

In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Anthony. She is a women's freestyle wrestler training for the 2021 Olympics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Victoria: Bands: https://freeflowgusto.com/ Instagram: @VictoriaVortex Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amaz...

May 25, 20201 hr 2 min

Ep 268: The History and Efficacy of Caffeine on Physical Performance

In this episode, I do a deep dive into the history and use of caffeine as a performance supplement. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/...

May 20, 20201 hr 10 min

Ep 267: RPE vs RIR, Supplements for Health, and Can You Build Muscle with Conditioning Equipment Feat. Derek Charlebois

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from my Instagram @huntfitness. Questions on the show: Q1: What supplements do you recommend for general health? Q2: What is your best tip to help improve the squat, bench press, and deadlift for a new powerlifter? Q3: How much water should you drink per day and is there any benefit to aiming to drink over 1 gallon per day? Q4: What are the benefits of programming RPE vs. RIR? Q5: I listened to your last episode on the USDA food guide and it got me t...

May 15, 20202 hr 23 min

Ep 266: A Brief History of the USDA Food Guide - Why It Hasn't Worked and What to Do About It

In this episode, I talk about the 100+ year history of the USDA nutrition recommendations. What did they get right, and where is there room for improvement? What can we do in the future to improve society's health and fitness? Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon h...

May 11, 20201 hr 6 min

Ep 265: The Code| A Philosophy to Guide Training and Nutrition

In this episode, I outline the three words I use to help guide my training and nutrition programs. Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/ Shop other...

May 04, 20201 hr 10 min

Ep 264: Are You a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Lifter?

In this episode, I talk about how to classify where you are in your lifting journey and how to train in each stage. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kyle...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 9 min

EP 263: A Random Quarantine Talk with Derek Charlebois

In this episode, Derek and I have a conversation about a bunch of random topics! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Get the OG Absolute ...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 48 min

Ep 262: My Most Embarrassing Gym Moment, Bodyweight Powerlifting, and Maintaining Motivation During Quarantine Q&A

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram @HuntFitness. Questions on the show: What are your thoughts on UFC 249 getting canceled? Do you think the NFL season will happen on time? What are your thoughts on Tom Brady going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? When do you think gyms will open back up? What is the best way to train arms with minimal equipment at home? As a powerlifter with no access to weights and really no space to put any, what should I do to help ease the transition to the g...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 11 min

Ep 261: Getting Jacked with Prison Workouts

In this episode, I go over two bodyweight focused training books - Jailhouse Strong by Josh Bryant and Convict Conditioning by Paul Wade. Even if you don't have any workout equipment to use at home, progress can still be made using just your bodyweight. The key is knowing which exercises to use and how to implement progressions and regressions to meet you at your current abilities. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Grab Jailhouse Strong: https://amzn.to/2xEd0pz Grab Convict Conditioning: https://amzn....

Apr 03, 20202 hr 12 min

Ep 260: Adapting to Life at Home | Working, Training, and Eating feat. Derek Charlebois

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from my Instagram @huntfitness. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Questions on the show: 1. I know you have been working from home for a long time, I just recently started due to the Coronavirus. Do you have any tips or tactics on how to maintain productivity while working from home? 2. What are you doing with the extra free time while at home during the quarantine? 3. When you first started training, what was your strongest exercise and what muscle group r...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 29 min

Ep 259: How To Make Progress with Bodyweight Training

In this episode, I talk about my favorite bodyweight exercises and how to make progress if you are stuck at home with no fitness equipment. I also talk about my training philosophy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://...

Mar 19, 202050 min

EP 258: Fitness Badass Christmas Abbott

In this episode, I sit down with Christmas Abbott. Christmas is an all-around badass! She is a former CrossFit Games athlete, Olympic Lifter, the first woman in a NASCAR pit crew, gym owner, best selling author, and motivational speaker. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Christmas: https://christmasabbott.com/ Instagram: @ChristmasAbbott Connect ...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 2 min

Ep 257: How to Improve Grip Strength with Jedd Johnson

In this episode, I sit down with strength coach and grip strength specialist Jedd Johnson. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Jedd: http://www.dieselcrew.com/ Instagram: @jedd.diesel Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33vYpHJ Get S...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 31 min

Ep 256: Olympic Gold Medalist and 3x NCAA Champ Kyle Snyder

In this episode, I sit down with 3x NCAA Champion Kyle Snyder who is the youngest Olympic gold medalist in US Wrestling history. He is also the youngest to win the world, Olympic, and NCAA championships in the same year. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Hunt Fitness as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Kyle Snyder: Twitter: @Snyder_man45 Instagram: @Snyderman45 Connect with Kyle: http:/...

Feb 27, 202049 min

Ep 255: Are You Focusing on the Wrong Stuff? Feat. Derek Charlebois

In this episode, I sit down with PR Breaker CEO Derek Charlebois. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33vYpHJ Get Strong Now with the A...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 24 min

Ep 254: Underground Sports Performance Coach Zach Even-Esh

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Even-Esh. Zach is a sports performance coach, author, speaker, and founder of the Underground Strength Gym. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Zach: https://zacheven-esh.com/ Instagram: @Zevenesh Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For...

Feb 10, 20201 hr 7 min

Ep 253: 25 Hours a Day with Nick Bare

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bare to talk about endurance training and his new book 25 Hours a Day . Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Nick: 25 Hours a Day: https://amzn.to/31xHswB Instagram: @NickBareFitness Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on A...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 8 min

Ep 252: Football and UFC Talk with Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter Matt Parrino

In this episode, I sit down with Buffalo Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino. We talked about the Buffalo Bills offseason needs, upcoming UFC fights, and what's next for Conor McGregor, Khabib, Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal, etc. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Matt: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattParrino NFL free agents 2020: Top 50 targets for ...

Feb 05, 20201 hr 5 min

Ep 251: Building a Home Gym, Optimal Caffeine Intake, Training for Tactical Athletes, and more

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram @HuntFitness Questions on the show: 1. How would you design your home gym? 2. How or would you use tempo work to help bring up the bench press? 3. Is there an optimal caffeine intake range for performance or is it really just all over the place? 4. Tips on lifting, staying fit, and being healthy as you get older? 5. How often do you use intensity techniques such as drop sets, rest-pause sets, cluster sets, etc. ? 6. How long should you stay i...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 7 min

EP 250: Founder of Opex Fitness James FitzGerald

In this episode, I sit down with the first CrossFit Games winner, and the founder of Opex Fitness, James FitzGerald. James has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as the practical applic...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 2 min

EP 249: A Story of Strength and Reinvention with Chris Duffin

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Duffin. Known as the “Mad Scientist Strength” Chris is an Ex Corporate Executive turned Inventor and Movement professional. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between (and working with both) the top clinical rehab and sports professionals in the world and the in the trenches athletes and S&C coaches. He promotes and uses evidence-based approaches in developing his coaching and cueing methodologies and strength train...

Jan 22, 20201 hr 4 min

Ep 248: The Ultimate Muscle Building Training Guide

In this episode, I go over what you need to know in order to set up a training program to build muscle. Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33vYpHJ Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: https://www.kylehuntfitnes...

Jan 15, 20201 hr 30 min

Ep 247: How to Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Look Great in 2020 with Derek Charlebois

In this episode, Derek and I talk about some practical nutrition and training strategies to help you start the year on the right foot! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Pre-order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: http...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 32 min

Ep 246: 4 Life-Changing Resolutions You Can Make (and actually keep) in 2020

In this episode, I recap the past 10 years and talk about 4 life-changing resolutions you can make in 2020. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Grab my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33vYpHJ Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Prog...

Jan 03, 202049 min

Ep 245: Optimal Protein Intake, Hangover Cures, Fat Loss Supplements, and more with Derek Charlebois

New Q and A Podcast with Derek Charlebois. Pre-order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Questions on the show: 1. After watching the JRE episode with Chris Kresser and James Wilks, I'm more confused about protein intake. Can you help me out? 2. What is the primary reason black pepper extract (and other similarly unique ingredients) are added to supplement formulas? 3. Seeing that we consume supplements like food, why are they not FDA regulated? 4. Are there ...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 46 min

Ep 244: Meet Recap, Relationship Between Volume and Strength, Core Training, CBD, and More!

In this episode, I announce my new book, go over my recent powerlifting meet, and answer questions! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Grab my new book, Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2KzWbQa Questions on the show: Q1: Hey Kyle, I recognize spot reduction isn’t really a thing, but I was wondering how important ab training is it for overall strength and aesthetics? Q2: What are your thoughts on the old school method of pre-exhausting your muscle...

Dec 11, 201956 min

Ep 243: How to Efficiently Build Muscle, Transition to Sumo Deadlift, and be Coachable [Q&A]

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram [@HuntFitness]. Questions on the show: Q1: What helped you most when you switched from conventional to sumo deadlifting? Q2: Why did you stop doing CrossFit? Q3: Should you count incomplete protein sources toward your daily protein intake? Q4: What are your thoughts on normalizing your metabolism after spending a long period of time in a caloric deficit? Q5: What’s your opinion of plant-based diets for athletes? Q6: What are your best tips fo...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 20 min
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