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!
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 522
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
282: Six Keys to Fitness Success
Over the years, I find myself thinking more and more about the basics. The truth is if you have been around fitness for a few years, it's likely you know everything you need to know to achieve outsta…
281: The New Rules of Powerlifting
Powerlifting has undergone a tremendous transformation in recent years. When I started lifting weights in the early 2000s, the perception around the sport was incredibly different than it is today. N…
280: Fitness Advice for When Life Gets Busy
In this episode, I talk about 9 tips for handling your fitness when life gets crazy!
- Set a schedule
- Use "life periodization"
- Audit your time
- Prepare and anticipate issues
- Prioritize and say no mor…
279: What It Takes to Become a World-Class Coach in 2020 With Cody McBroom
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Tailored Coaching Method, Cody McBroom.
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278: Tips for Better Sleep, Managing Stress, and Improving Lifting Environment
In this episode, I talk about how to improve sleep, how stress relates to training, and how to improve your lifting environment for more productive training sessions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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277: Supplement Manufacturing 101, Benefits of Intra Workout Carbs, and 3 Reasons to Do Assistance Exercises Feat. Derek Charlebois
In this episode, PR Breker CEO Derek Charlebois, and I answer questions from my Instagram (@huntfitness). Some of the questions include the ins and outs of supplement manufacturing, intra-workout car…
276: How to Address Lower Back Pain with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales to talk about what to do if you experience back pain from lifting weights. Lower back pain is one of the most common issues people who lift wei…
275: Why Training to Failure Is Not the Best Way to Build Muscle and Gain Strength
Today we are talking about training to failure. How effective is it, what are some of the pros/cons, and is it something we should incorporate into our workouts? I wanted to cover this in the last ep…
274: Strength Training For Beginners | 8 Myths Still Alive in 2020
In this episode, I talk about my new book, Strength Training For Beginners.
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Ep 273: 5 Mistakes I Made Early In My Fitness Journey For You To Avoid
In this episode, I go over 5 mistakes I made when I first got into training that you should avoid. When I was younger, I ate too much protein, did too much "junk volume", was a "chronic dieter", didn…
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: …
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!
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Questions on the show:
- Is a yearlong mass g…
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 i…
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!
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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!
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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 impro…
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 so…
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.
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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!
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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!
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