The Absolute Strength Podcast

The fitness industry is built from arguably, one of the most persuasive advertising tools in existence – the transformation picture. These “before and after’s” are used to sell everything from workou…

Two plates. It’s a milestone for every young lifter. We all remember that feeling of pushing up 225lbs for the first time. Some of us probably even remember the gym where it happened.

It’s safe to…

In fitness, time on task should be worth a lot. However, sometimes experienced people still struggle with their fitness goals.

Why is that?

We all follow basically the same pattern with any new skill…

In this episode, I go over how to calculate calories and macros for building muscle and losing fat. The “secret” to any diet in terms of body composition comes down to calories and macronutrients. Ev…

In this episode, Heather and I answer questions about supplements! What are the three best supplements for building muscle and general health? Should you take a break from caffeine? Is it a bad idea …

In this episode, I talk about how to use percentages, RPE, and RIR in your training. Both percentage-based training and an autoregulated approach using the RPE scale and RIR have their place. The key…

In this episode, I sit down with sports psychologist Dr. Jason Selk. Jason was the director of sports psychology for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2006 to 2011. He is a bestselling author, internation…

In this episode, Derek and I talk about a bunch of random things and answer questions from listeners at the end. 

Questions on the show:

1. I have heard when you are cutting, it's a bad idea to have …

In this episode, I sit down with Cory Gregory. Cory is an OG in the fitness space. During the show, we talk about old-school bodybuilding, powerlifting, getting the right squad around you, mindset, a…

Let’s face it, training to build muscle can get boring. The most effective training programs involve the same basic exercises repeated consistently, and progressively over time.

With that being said,…

Questions on the show:

Q1: Since I started lifting, I have been a home gym guy. However, I recently moved across the country and sold all of my equipment. My question is, what should I look for when …

In this episode, Heather and I talk about the keys to reaching your fitness goals this year. 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

Connect with Heather:

Instagram: @h…

In 2019, I recorded a podcast titled, 19 Book You Need to Read in 2019. I received a lot of great feedback from that episode. However, I feel this type of piece needs to be updated from time to time.…

In this episode, I sit down with Brad Schoenfeld. Brad is one of the leading researchers around muscle building and fat loss. During the show, we talk about what science tells us about training volum…

In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Dautrich. Bobby is co-owner of All American Roughneck and Axe and Sledge Supplements. During the show, Bob outlines his unconventional path to becoming an Ironm…

In this episode, Derek and I look ahead to 2022. Are you set up to make 2022 your best year yet? Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

Connec…

In this episode, I sit down with the CEO of Renaissance Periodization, Nick Shaw. During the show, we talk about Nick's background in fitness, how RP was started, our love of reading, and more. Sit b…

In this episode, I answer questions from listeners. Is it better to do cardio or weights first, protein Intake 101, and what are overrated supplements for powerlifting? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Ge…

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Jacques. Heather is a product specialist with Axe and Sledge Supplements. We talk about how she got introduced to fitness, her unconventional path into the su…