The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions on all things supplementation. The questions came from my Instagram account (@huntfitness). Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Questions on the Podcast: 1. Is creatine even worth taking? Won't eating a sufficient amount of steak do it for you? 2. Did you try Craze before it was banned? 3. What are your top 5 recommended supplements in order of importance? 4. What is the best supplement for a powerlifter in a small weight class? 5. Is CLA effective or not?  6. Why are companies marketing EAAs over BCAAs? What is the difference? 7. What is the best protein powder for making gains - whey concentrate, isolate, casein, or a blend?  8. Does PR Breaker have anything for muscle pumps? 9. Are Glutamine supplements worth it? 10. Do you take a greens product, and is it beneficial? 11. How much Omega 3 should you consume per day? Is it safe and free of toxins? 12. How much Vitamin D should you consume per day? 13. Fat burners and test boosters, are they a waste of money?  14. What are your opinions of Nootropics?    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 answer questions from listeners.  1: Forrest – So I have two questions: how can I use DUP in my programs so that I don't plateau, and how much cardio should be implemented in a powerlifting program?  [Link to DUP article]: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-daily-undulating-periodization-dup/ 2: Nick – 1. Is it good to keep the same lifts every week when building muscle, powerlifting or cutting? Or can you mix it up your program week to week of different lifts or isolation movements? 2. Who was your favorite guest so far on the podcast and why? 3. I see that everyone in the fitness industry has to have a brand these days and why is that? Do you see yourself ever having a brand or doing your own supplement line? And would you ever grow your company into something bigger? Hunt Fitness is kind of catchy! 4. How do you keep your confidence up when you are lifting so heavy and when get nervous with all that weight on your back when squatting or even benching? 5. Deadlifting with chronic lower back pain, is it a good idea? Mine never hurts when I’m deadlifting but have pulled muscles before with bad form.  3: James - Hey Kyle my question revolves around injuries in powerlifting. How to prep to compete while recovering from an injury? Any specific ways or techniques you use to stay injury free? And any guidelines you have that aids in a faster recovery from minor injuries? 4: Tony - I know you listen to the JRE, can you comment on Pavels recommendation for low reps and keeping a lot of reps in the tank that Joe always talks about? 5: Marco – I have three questions. One, what are your favorite movies of all time? Two, who is your favorite athlete of all time? Three, what music do you listen to while training? 6: Tim - If you could only do 1 assistance move for each of the powerlifts, what would they be? [Link to article]: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-9-best-assistance-exercises-for-raw-powerlifting/ 7: Charlie - My son is 11 years old and wants to start training. One, is it safe? Two, if it is what should I have him do? 8: Steven – Can you give me some advice on losing body fat while maintaining/gaining strength? Also, can you talk about the new leverages when you lean out? 9: Dillon – Hey Kyle, what are your tips on building muscle mass/strength while minimizing fat gain?  10: Jason - What does your warm-up look like? [Link to article]:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-ultimate-warm-up-guide-to-improve-lifting-performance 11: Kevin - How long should you workout? I have read before that working out for too long can become counterproductive? 12: Chase - What is your take on artificial sweeteners? 14: Matt - Can You share what programming you follow? 15: Dillon- What are your goals or predictions for your powerlifting meet on squat, bench, deadlift? Also, what is your all-time goals you would like to hit in the gym or in a meet? 16: Nick – What is the process for entering a Powerlifting or Bodybuilding competition? What sites have information and what associations would you recommend?   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   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 go over ten things we all tend to overlook that can dramatically improve our progress in the gym. Sleep, Tracking Your Training, Tracking Your Nutrition, Daily Mobility Work, Putting a Date on a Calender, Gym Atmosphere, Limiting Outside Stress, Increasing Effort, Optimizing Pre Workout Window, and Coaching. 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 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 how to become a great online fitness coach in 2018. If you want to read the article I wrote on this topic, check it out here: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/7-ways-to-stand-out-as-an-online-fitness-coach-in-a-crowded-market/   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/     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 multiple time IPF World Champ Ray Williams. Ray holds world records in both the squat and deadlift. His best squat is 1069 pounds wearing just knee sleeves.  Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Ray:  Instagram: @optimusprime_334   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 answer a collection of random questions.  Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Questions: Sean: If I’m training first thing in the morning and my goal is mass gain (hypertrophy) should I try to get in a good amount of carbs the night before? Or any nutrition recommendations? Charlie: I train at 2am – 3am before going to work. I don’t eat until noon – 8pm. Should I get something in me after that early AM training? Or is it alright to wait until noon? I’ve been waiting and my body and stomach handle it well. Brandon: What does a current day of eating look like for you? Samuel: How come we don’t see more IFBB pros especially the men’s categories using a flexible dieting approach? You see more and more women doing it but not men? Austin: You talk about flexible dieting and tracking macros a lot, is there ever a time to follow a structured meal plan? Gil: How do you prepare top sirloin so it’s not so tough to chew? Last time I grilled it, mediumish doneness, it was not easy to chew. Trey: How long did you train people in person before you segmented into the online business? Also, did you have a large social media presence when you initially started the online business? When you do your bodybuilding accessories do you worry about RPE, train to failure or just chase a pump in some cases? Shawn: Hey Kyle, how often would you recommend someone train in the higher rep ranges for the main lifts (5+ reps)? The reason I ask is I feel I am big enough for my height (5'11) and simply just need to get stronger for my weight class which is the u105kg. Thanks, Kyle. Adam: How do you balance between old-school methods and new age research? Justin: If you were not in the fitness industry what would you be doing right now? Dylan: What are your favorite books, podcasts, and exercise in the gym? Will: When you go out to a bar, what do you drink? Mitch: Powerlifting has grown in popularity so much in recent years, what do you think is the future is for the sport? Luke: Do you waste time on anything unproductive? Miles: What has been the biggest challenge being a dad?    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 answer questions from my newsletter and Instagram. 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   Questions from the show:  Seth: With IPF worlds being this week, what is the biggest consistency you see between the top lifters? Do you think the higher level you achieve in powerlifting the more you should train with game day equipment? Such as kilo plates, combo racks, and power bars? When are you planning to compete next and if soon how is the prep going?  Christopher: What’s up Kyle? So me being in the military I tend to travel a lot. Currently in key west for the month. What are some go-to meals or tips for nutrition when living out of a hotel for a month? Also as a fellow Bills fan how do you feel about the upcoming season and the pick of Allen over Rosen? Love the podcast man keep it up and everything you do. Mark: When peaking for a meet is pure linear periodization better than dup? I  know you really like dup and I do as well but I'm only referring to a peak when preparing for a meet.  Bryan: My question, I’m curious to know what are your personal goals for powerlifting this year? Any lifting numbers you are looking to hit and which lift do you feel needs the most work? Mark: Hi Kyle! Love your podcast! A few questions...Do you have a top 3 list of protein-packed foods that are your go-to snacks/meals when you are busy and don’t have time to meal prep?  2.) I do weight training/total body workouts 3 times per week (45-minute sessions).  I use apps like Nike Training and Fitstar to assemble my training routines. Despite my level of effort to push and complete my sessions, it seems like I never see gains in muscle mass that I would expect. Thoughts on what could help or what I might be doing wrong?  Molly: What do you recommend adding into your diet initially when beginning to reverse diet?!? ie, what macronutrient and then specific foods…should it be fruit, low gi- carbs like lentils etc. James: Hey Kyle my question is regarding peaking for a powerlifting meet. How long should a peaking section in a program be? And after peaking how long should you have before you peak again?  I ask because I have 2 meets 9 weeks apart. 1 is central championships and the other is provincials. In order to qualify for Nationals, I need to do both meets. Nick: 1. Thoughts on your good friend Nick Wright cutting down and starting a new chapter in his fitness career? 2. What makes a good pre-workout supplement? We all use them here and I saw that you switched brands for your pre-workout, why did you switch pre-workouts? 3. What are three fad diets going on right now that you wouldn’t recommend people trying and why? 4. What is one food that is a staple in your every day eating?  Like Jeff Nippard has kiwis. What would be the one thing Kyle Hunt is known for eating? Tyler:  Did you watch FinalX this weekend? Dake and Taylor both compete Saturday. How about things you should know going into your first meet, such as things to bring/wear/expect?     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/   DesignCrowd: Absolute Strength listeners receive up to $100 off their design project at https://www.designcrowd.com/strength or enter promo code STRENGTH   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 Lacey Dunn. Lacey is a bikini competitor, a Master’s student in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Intern at Texas Women’s University on her way to becoming Registered Dietitian in August 2018! We talk a lot about nutrition in this show. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Lacey:  http://www.upliftfit.org/ Instagram: @faithandfit   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/   DesignCrowd: Absolute Strength listeners receive up to $100 off their design project at https://www.designcrowd.com/strength or enter promo code STRENGTH   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 multi-time National and World Powerlifting Champion Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary. Sioux-z is the head coach for the USAPL Raw Open National Team and is currently getting ready to compete in IPF Worlds. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Sioux-z:  https://www.supremesportspt.com/ Instagram: @siouxz52kg   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/   DesignCrowd: Absolute Strength listeners receive up to $100 off their design project at https://www.designcrowd.com/strength or enter promo code STRENGTH   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 answer common training and nutrition questions. The questions I go over on the show - How to increase bench press arch. Training priorities to focus on. Nutrition priorities to focus on. How to prioritize conditioning or Metcons while on a strength program. Should you avoid "trigger" foods while dieting? Training around injuries. Cheat Meals vs. Refeeds. My real thoughts on the Vertical Diet   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   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/   DesignCrowd: Absolute Strength listeners receive up to $100 off their design project at https://www.designcrowd.com/strength or enter promo code STRENGTH   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.