The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss why Thanksgiving and other holidays should not harm your fitness progress. This time of year is about enjoying yourself. We live a consistent lifestyle so we can enjoy the holidays guilt-free. Taking extreme measures to "earn" your food is a flawed approach. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss why now is the best time to start anything and how to stop having an all-or-nothing mentality. We also go over Derek's new bodybuilding training routine in detail. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss avoiding checking all of the boxes in your fitness journey except effort. Do you weigh, measure, and track all your food but still need to consume more fruits and veggies? Do you search high and far for the "best" training program but fail to train hard enough for it to make a difference? What you do on paper is only responsible for half of the results you ultimately get. Find out how to unlock the other half. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss a variety of topics. We begin by pondering at what age you reach peak powerlifting performance. Then, at the end, we answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Questions on the show: I am in a fat loss phase and want to start incorporating refeeds. My question is, should I have them on training days or rest days? Do you have any suggestions for how I can become more comfortable at a higher body fat? I know I need to gain weight to build muscle but hate seeing the scale go up. I assume you and Derek take Materia and Hitpoint, but beyond that do you have any other supplements that you recommend? I know its all about calories in versus calories out, but do you have any preferences for low carb vs low fat for fat loss? What is the secret to getting big arms? Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss avoiding burnout, diminishing returns from training, and utilizing intensity techniques. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss AI, Olympic lifting, and the new age of fitness influencers. Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Questions on the show: I am new to powerlifting and want to be competitive and compete on the national stage eventually. My question is, what are some common mistakes new powerlifters make What are your thoughts on volume cycling throughout the year? Is there any benefit to periods of high volume followed by times with lower volume? What do you recommend for someone who gained weight too fast after a cut and feels like they need to cut again? Do you guys ever feel guilty taking a rest day? If so, how do you overcome it? My deadlift has been stuck at 500 lbs for like two years. What can I do to break the plateau on my deadlift? What got you guys out of the suffering equals progress mindset? Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss how to aggressively pursue big-time fitness goals. Most of the time, you want a sustainable approach. However, there is a time and place to push things hard. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss achieving long-term fitness success with sustainable nutrition and training protocols. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek discuss getting the most out of every rep. We talk a lot about effort, but effort only matters if you do the movements right. Things like technique, range of motion, and keeping the tension on the intended muscle are easy to let slip if you are not careful. We all need a reminder from time to time. 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 Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT