The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, Derek Charlebois and I answer a bunch of questions from my Instagram (@huntfitness).  Questions on the show:  Q1 (7:00) - Thoughts on the new proposed IPF rule changes, specifically regarding the bench press arch and knee sleeves? Q2: (20:18) - What do you do if you seem to be stuck in a prolonged rut with your fitness and it's affecting your motivation?  Q3: (30:08) - If someone can't achieve quality reps on high rep sets, is it even worth doing them? Should you just accumulate volume with more sets and lower rep ranges?  Q4: (34:55) - Can you dive a bit into the steps to become a successful online coach?  Q5: (56:56) - When should you wear a belt on squats? Q6: (1:09:22) - Thoughts on fasting in general? Are there any major health benefits to intermittent and/or full day fasting? Q7: (1:19:06) - What does your current training and diet look like? How do you gain strength while maintaining body weight?  Q8: (1:30:10) - Thoughts on George Lockhardt recommending caffeine post workout for his athletes on Joe Rogan's podcast? Q9: (1:43:12) - What do you recommend eating to fuel the body during a powerlifting meet? Q10: (1:55:28) - What are some go-to songs when going for a PR? Q11: (1:55:28) - What are your top 5 recommended books for self-development? Q12: (2:07:08) - How do you set up diets differently for powerlifters/strength athletes vs bodybuilders?  Q13: (2:10:55) - I have been benching 4x/week getting ready for a meet. I'm currently 3 weeks out and feeling some slight wrist and elbow tenderness. What are some things I can do to relieve pain and feel ready for meet day?    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 Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.  

In this episode, I sit down with Brett Bartholomew. Brett is a keynote speaker, performance coach & consultant, best-selling author, and Founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, The Bridge Human Performance. His experience includes working with athletes both in the team environment and private sector along with members of the United States Special Forces and members of Fortune 500 companies. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Brett: https://artofcoaching.com/  Instagram: coach_brettb Get Brett's book Conscious Coaching HERE   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Joe Stanek. We talk about the most hyped weight classes at 2018 raw nationals, strict curls, and the coach/athlete relationship. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Joe:  Instagram: @Joe_tsa   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I talk about 7 reasons why you are not losing weight or fat. For most people, it's not a lack of information that is holding them back the most. On the surface level, most people know how to 'diet". It's the little things that create the most problems - a sedentary lifestyle, untracked eating, not navigating restaurants and celebrations correctly, lack of patience, and more. This is a long one so sit back, relax and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   2016 Article: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/8-reasons-why-you-are-not-losing-weight-or-fat/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I sit down with strength coach Tony Gentilcore. This is an old-fashioned bro session. We just turn on the mics and talk shop. Tony is one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance. Now he trains people at his studio, CORE, located in Boston, MA. He also contributes to some of the top fitness magazines and websites around. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Tony:  https://tonygentilcore.com/ Instagram: @TonyGentilcore   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out. 

In this episode, I sit down with fellow Dad and fitness coach, Brian Minor. This episode is a little different. We wanted to touch on a topic not talked about much - parenting from the father's perspective. How has being a parent changed the way we train, run our companies, and manage time? Look, even if you are not a parent (yet) this episode can be valuable. Living life with more purpose and getting better at time management are two things almost everyone can improve on. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Brian:  Instagram: @bdminor   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I sit down with bodybuilder Austin Stout. We talk about coaching, unique tactics Austin used for his last bodybuilding prep, training, and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Austin:  Instagram: @Austinst8   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I sit down with the man who played Brian Shute in the movie Vision Quest. The 1985 movie "Vision Quest" still holds a special place in the hearts and minds of wrestlers and wrestling fans everywhere. The movie focuses on high school wrestler Louden Swain in his quest to defeat the undefeated defending state champ, Brian Shute. We talk about how his wrestling and bodybuilding background helped him get the role despite not having any acting experience. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Frank:  https://www.shuteshirts.com/ https://www.NewUlife.com/osani https://osaniholistichealthcare.com/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Chris McGowan. Chris is an IFBB Pro Men's Physique Competitor and coach. I have known Chris since I was in high school. This is a fun episode with a nice mix of quality fitness content and hilarious storytelling. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Chris:  https://mcgowanfitness.com/ Instagram: @McGowanFitness   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.    

In this episode, I sit down with powerlifting world champion Jen Thompson. Jen has one of the best pound for pound bench presses in the world. Her best bench press in competition is 317lbs weighing in the mid 130s! Sit back, relax and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Jen:  http://www.132poundsofpower.com/ Instagram: @jenthompson132   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.