The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with the first CrossFit Games winner, and the founder of Opex Fitness, James FitzGerald. James has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as the practical application of its principles. OPEX continues to educate thousands of coaches around the world each year through a dynamic digital platform and live courses.  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 James:  To learn more about James and OPEX Fitness visit opexfit.com and opexgyms.com.   Social Handles:  @jfitxopex  @opexfitness  @opexgyms   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 sit down with Chris Duffin. Known as the “Mad Scientist Strength” Chris is an Ex Corporate Executive turned Inventor and Movement professional. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between (and working with both) the top clinical rehab and sports professionals in the world and the in the trenches athletes and S&C coaches. He promotes and uses evidence-based approaches in developing his coaching and cueing methodologies and strength training equipment. Chris keeps it simple with reinforcing clean natural movement patterns and then focusing on building strength.  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 Chris:  https://store.kabukistrength.net/ https://christopherduffin.com/ Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin   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 what you need to know in order to set up a training program to build muscle.    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/   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness    

In this episode, Derek and I talk about some practical nutrition and training strategies to help you start the year on the right foot! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Pre-order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i   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/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/   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness

In this episode, I recap the past 10 years and talk about 4 life-changing resolutions you can make in 2020. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Grab 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/   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness  

New Q and A Podcast with Derek Charlebois.  Pre-order my new book, Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i   Questions on the show: 1. After watching the JRE episode with Chris Kresser and James Wilks, I'm more confused about protein intake. Can you help me out? 2. What is the primary reason black pepper extract (and other similarly unique ingredients) are added to supplement formulas? 3. Seeing that we consume supplements like food, why are they not FDA regulated?  4. Are there any supplements that can help with hangovers? 5. Is there a situation or circumstance where you would recommend a BCAA or EAA product? 6. Do you recommend carbs during training? 7. Are there any known supplements to actually help with fat loss?   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   Get my new Book, 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/   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness  

In this episode, I announce my new book, go over my recent powerlifting meet, and answer questions!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Grab my new book, Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2KzWbQa   Questions on the show: Q1: Hey Kyle, I recognize spot reduction isn’t really a thing, but I was wondering how important ab training is it for overall strength and aesthetics? Q2: What are your thoughts on the old school method of pre-exhausting your muscles with isolation lifts before getting to your big compound exercises? Can this be an effective way to train? Q3: It’s well documented that volume is equated to muscle gains but I’m curious to know how important volume is for strength? Q4: Can you train a muscle group or movement two days in a row? Q5: What was the best purchase you made in 2019? Q6: What are your thoughts on CBD?   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get my new Book, 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/   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness  

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram [@HuntFitness].  Questions on the show: Q1: What helped you most when you switched from conventional to sumo deadlifting? Q2: Why did you stop doing CrossFit? Q3: Should you count incomplete protein sources toward your daily protein intake? Q4: What are your thoughts on normalizing your metabolism after spending a long period of time in a caloric deficit? Q5: What’s your opinion of plant-based diets for athletes? Q6: What are your best tips for efficient bulking? Q7: How do you manage your clients, do you have a cap on how many you work with at a given time? Q8: Should you deadlift if you don’t compete in powerlifting? Q9: How important is it for a client to be “coachable”? Q10: What are some of the best ways to determine quality training volume for hypertrophy? Q11: What is the best piece of business advice you ever received? Q12: What is one interesting thing no one knows about you?   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get my new Book, 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/ Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness  

In this episode, I talk about how to implement cardio into your powerlifting training. What are the pros/cons? Should you even do cardio as a powerlifter? What method is best? When is the best time to do it?  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   Get 15% OFF Kimera Koffee by using the code “HUNT15”   Website: http://bit.ly/2qzDapV   Get my new Book, 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/   Get 2 FREE Months of Skillshare by using the link below:   https://skl.sh/huntfitness 

In this episode, I go over "Nutrition Recommendations for Bodybuilders in the Off-season: A Narrative Review". Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/    Grab a signed copy of my new book, Bodybuilding For Beginners: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/books/products/bodybuilding-for-beginners     Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   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/