The Absolute Strength Podcast

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: 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 training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Links from the show: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2009/08005/Youth_Resistance_Training__Updated_Position.2.asp The Path to Excellence: A View of Development of U USA Wrestling Athlete Development Model (ADM)

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 Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i   Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

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/absolute-strength/     Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs     Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Papers mentioned on the show: Willson C. (2018). The clinical toxicology of caffeine: A review and case study. Toxicology reports, 5, 1140–1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.11.002 Davis JK, Green JM. Caffeine and anaerobic performance: ergogenic value and mechanisms of action. Sports Med. 2009;39(10):813‐832. doi:10.2165/11317770-000000000-00000 McCusker, Rachel & Goldberger, Bruce & Cone, Edward. (2003). Caffeine Content of Specialty Coffees. Journal of analytical toxicology. 27. 520-2. 10.1093/jat/27.7.520. Other article referenced in the podcast: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/07/25/485227943/if-war-is-hell-then-coffee-has-offered-u-s-soldiers-some-salvation Books mentioned on the show: Steroid Nation and Game of Shadows

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 thinking. If you were in charge, what nutrition information would be taught in schools across America? Q6: What is your general recommendation for warm-up sets? As you are working up to your set weight, how many reps are you doing? Q7: With the uncertainty of powerlifting meets scheduled in the future, when do you think it’s a reasonable time to plan to compete next? Q8: Do you think conditioning equipment like assault bikes and rowers can build muscle? Q9: How fast can someone realistically expect strength to come back once gyms open? Q10: I have a ten-year-old son who has become more interested in working out since I have been training at home during this pandemic. What type of workout program would you recommend for him?   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Derek:  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 Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/  

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 https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i   Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/  

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 training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/  

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.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench Specialization, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

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 Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

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 gym when they open back up? Since my gym closed I have been lacking motivation, do you have any recommendations to help increase motivation to still train? What is the best at-home exercise that no one is doing? What are your top 3 favorite bodyweight or minimal equipment ab exercises? What is the most embarrassing moment you have had in the gym or working out? What is your go-to pre/post workout meals and do you recommend consuming anything during your workouts? What are your thoughts on greens products? Do you recommend creatine for someone doing CrossFit style workouts? Powerlifting and Jiu-Jitsu seem to be a popular combo. How might a lifter go about incorporating grappling sports into his/her training without negatively effecting strength gains? When bulking is it better to go high carb and lower fat or does it not really matter? How are you personally using this time to better yourself?   Hire me 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.kylehuntfitness.com/absolutestrength2/   Build Muscle and Gain Strength with my Absolute Progress Powerbuilding Program: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absoluteprogress/   Improve Your Bench Press with my 6-Week Bench Press Program: http://kylehuntfitness.com/benchprogram   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

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.to/3dNBXj1   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.kylehuntfitness.com/absolutestrength2/   Build Muscle and Gain Strength with my Absolute Progress Powerbuilding Program: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absoluteprogress/   Improve Your Bench Press with my 6-Week Bench Press Program: http://kylehuntfitness.com/benchprogram   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/