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
My Next Powerlifting Meet and Why You Are Not Losing Weight
In this episode, Derek and I answer questions about learning, our next powerlifting meet, selecting the right barbell for your home gym, why you are not losing weight, and more.
Sit back, relax, a…
The Pros and Cons of Popular Fad Diets
In this episode, I answer questions about leg drive in the bench press, non-complete protein sources, popular fad diets, and more.
Questions on the show:
1: Hello, sir! My question to you for the po…
How to Maintain Strength While Trying to Lose Weight
In this episode, I go over the books I read in July and answer questions from listeners.
Books I read in July
- The Terminal List – Jack Carr
- Scars and Stripes – Tim Kennedy
- How to Win at the Sport…
The Protein Episode
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners, three of which are on protein intake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Questions:
1: What are some good high protein and low-fat protein sources? I fin…
Five Tips That Blew up My Bench Press, the Best Biceps Workout, and Advice for College Graduates
In this episode, I tell a bizarre story and answer five questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Questions on the show:
1: Hi Kyle, I’m going on vacation in a few weeks, and during I’ll…
Chris Bumstead’s Training and Diet, Top 3 UFC Fighters of All Time, and Active Rest vs. Deloads
In this episode, I talk about the books I read in June, give a detailed look at Chris Bumstead's training and diet, and answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Books I read in J…
The Best Exercises for Each Muscle Group Feat. Derek Charlebois
In this episode, Derek and I go over our favorite exercises for each muscle group. We talk about everything from the back and chest to forearms and calves.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Double Progression, Vitamin Supplements, and Fat Loss Goals
In this episode, I talk about fitness being more than what we do in the gym and answer listener questions.
Questions on the show:
- I have heard you talk about double progression in the past. Can you…
How to Optimize Training Volume, the Best Way to Combine Running With Weight Lifting, and What Makes a Bad Workout Program
In this episode, I answer questions from the newsletter.
Questions on the show:
Q1: How do you find the appropriate weekly volume for a muscle group? I know there is a certain usual range, somewhe…
Advice for Older Lifters, How to Stay on the Plan During Vacations, and Non-linear Dieting
In this episode, I answer questions from my newsletter.
Questions on the show:
Q#1: I have been lifting consistently for five years. I listen to your podcast and others for advice on nutrition and …
How to Optimize Training Frequency, Too Much Caffeine, Following Your Passion, and More
In this episode, I go over five books I read in May, the relationship between volume and frequency, trusting the process, caffeine intake, and knowing who to trust in fitness. Sit back, relax, and en…
The Ultimate Training Guide to Build Muscle
In this episode, I go over everything you need to know to build muscle. I talk about the role of progressive overload, mechanical tension, volume, intensity, frequency, and more. Sit back, relax, and…
How Supplements Get Made
In this episode, Heather and I talk about supplement manufacturing 101. We dig into how supplements get made, quality control, testing for banned substances, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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Tempo Training, Range of Motion, and Excuses
Questions on the show:
- Hey Kyle, I love the podcasts with Derek. Can you ask him how he got started with bodybuilding and powerlifting…
UFC 274 Recap, Productivity Tips, Intermittent Fasting, and Creatine Non-responders
In this episode, I talk about Charles Oliveira's win over Justin Gaethje, productivity tips, cognitive benefits of intermittent fasting, creatine non-responders, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!…
My Thoughts on Eating at Night, TRT, and Finding Training Partners
In this episode, I talk about my Instagram experiment, the four books I read in April, and answer questions from listeners.
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Questions on the show:
1: I h…
What to Eat Before, During, and After Workouts to Build Muscle and Improve Performance
Bodybuilding Deaths, Quitting Instagram, Creatine & Hair Loss, and More
Q#1: Hey Kyle, I heard that creatine causes hair loss and baldness, is there any truth to this?
Q#2: I travel a ton …
The New Rules of Flexible Dieting
Almost every food has been villainized by the media. Of course, we have the typical culprits such as processed food, saturated fat, and sugar getting the brunt of the attention. But, depending on whe…
When to Start A Cut, Deloads, Intra Workout Carbs, and CrossFit
In this episode, I answer questions from Instagram.
1: Why do lighter weights sometimes feel heavier than usual?
2: I’m overweight and currently eating at maintenance. When should I start cutting fo…