The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I talk with cinematographer Zack Kravits. Zack and I met last month in Austin Texas. After digging into some of his work, I was blown away by his video quality. Zack is creating some of the best videos in the YouTube fitness space right now. In the social media era we live in, learning how to create better content is huge and it's just going to get more important! The future "resumé" is going to be directly tied to your social footprint. We talked a lot about how you can make higher quality videos without investing a ton of money into fancy equipment. Everyone starts somewhere. Don't expect the first time you try something to be great at it. At the heart of this episode, we dig into how being honest with yourself combined with following your true passion can lead to something great. Connect with Zack: Instagram: @zackkravits  Youtube: @ForeverInTraining   Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/        

In this episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of Elitefts.com, Dave Tate. We started off the conversation talking about social media marketing. Then we dug into the process of starting Elitefts, Dave detailed some of the struggles of building a brand from the ground up. The truth is, most people make entrepreneurship sound too easy. After that, we went over the process of outfitting a gym. How do you select the right equipment to make sure a gym is set up for success? We finished up talking about the growth of powerlifting. Is powerlifting really growing as fast as we think it is?    Connect with Dave:  https://www.elitefts.com/ Instagram: @Underthebar   Connect with Kyle:  www.kylehuntfitness.com Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now - The Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

In this episode, I sit down with pro natural bodybuilder and raw powerlifter Ryan Doris. This was a great conversation that went way beyond just sets and reps. You are going to really dig this one! If you enjoy the show, please give us a 5 star review and tell one friend about it. As always, I greatly appreciate your continued support!  Connect with Ryan:  https://www.fortiseq.com/ YouTube: @TheNattyPro Instagram: @TheNattyPro   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Instagram: @HuntFitness   Get Strong Now on the Absolute Strength Training Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Bell. If you don't know who Mark Bell is, you have probably been living under a rock the past 10 years. Mark is the owner of Super Training Gym, Power Magazine, the inventor of the Slingshot and was featured in the movie Bigger, Stronger, Faster. This episode is loaded with great information, I know you are going to love it!    Connect with Mark:  https://www.howmuchyabench.net/ Instagram: @MarkSmellyBell YouTube: @SuperTraining06   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now - The Absolute Strength Program/eBook:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

In this episode, I talk with Paul Revelia from Pro Physique. Paul is a natural pro bodybuilder and contest prep coach. Paul and I recently met in Austin Texas, we started off the episode talking about that weekend and the benefits of being around like minded people. I can't stress the importance of seeking out positive influences enough! We also dug into the story behind how Paul left his office job to become a full time online coach. We discussed the differences between prepping men vs women and finished up with a few tips on how to be a successful online coach in 2017. If you enjoyed the show, please remember to leave a 5 star review!    Connect with Paul:  http://www.prophysique.com/ Instagram: @PaulRevelia YouTube: @PaulRevelia   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength ebook/Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/      

In this episode, I sit down with serial fitness entrepreneur Cory Gregory. You might know Cory from his days as the president of Muscle Pharm or his new company Max Effort Muscle. Cory has done it all in the fitness industry as a trainer, gym owner, supplement company president, cover model, bodybuilder, powerlifter, etc. Success leaves clues. I always enjoy talking with people like Cory because you find a lot of similarities between high achievers - hard work, discipline, self development and always taking advantage of opportunities. This episode is filled with information that can help you take a step forward in your training and life as well! As always, if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review and tell one friend about the podcast. Thank you!   Connect with Cory: www.MaxEffortMuscle.com Instagram: @CoryGFitness   Connect with Kyle:  www.KyleHuntFitness.com YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Instagram: @HuntFitness   Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength Training Program/ebook: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/      

In this episode, I answer questions I received from my newsletter subscribers.  Sign up for my newsletter here: kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual   Q 1 – Fake Weights Q 2- Isaac: Hey Kyle, during deadlifts I find that my form is inconsistent. A lot of the time the 1st rep always looks better than subsequent reps. What would you recommend? Resetting after each rep? Thanks man. Thoroughly enjoy your content! Q 3- Nick: Kyle, What courses did you have to take in college for your degree and which one(s) do you think have translated most to your actual career?  Q 4 – A few people….Best accessory work to improve your squat, bench and deadlift. **Read Article: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-9-best-assistance-exercises-for-raw-powerlifting/ Q 5 – Conner: Where do you think Youtube Fitness and Fitness social media will be in 5, 10, 15 years? Do you see it fading away or remaining a staple in the industry? Such an interesting space in social media, very saturated. Q 6 – Katie: My question is, do you think everyone should eventually transition to intuitive eating? Or can macro tracking be something that is "okay" to practice forever? Q 7 – Kevin:  In regards to programming, how often, if ever, do you build full Training blocks with main movement variations acting as the main movement and take it through the full range of hypertrophy, strength and peaking? For example just for fun right now I'm using front squat, wide grip bench and block pulls as my main movements and plan on doing a 12 week program ending in a peak where I can test my maxes on these variations. Then I will go back to another 12 weeks and plug in my main movements and start back at hypertrophy for those. Hope this makes sense. Have a good week and can't wait for the podcast! Kevin Q 8 – Guy: I understand the concept of refeed, and why we need to program that after a while. But how can someone judge by how much his metabolism adapted to a specific diet/training? The formula you use for BMR and flexible dieting doesn't take that into account does it? Wouldn't that make the transition from cutting to bulking a bit tricky?   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube:@HuntFitnessTV  

In this episode, I talk about how I try to balance everything I have going on in life. I dig deep in this one. The truth is, it's really hard to be a good dad, run a successful business and still make progress in the gym. I'm not perfect, but I have a pretty good system down. I think you are going to enjoy this episode a lot. Please make sure you are subscribed to the show!  Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength ebook/program: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

In this episode, I sit down with Derek Charlebois. We had a fun discussion about a wide range of topics, but a large part of this episode is dedicated to supplement science. We dug into some issues within the supplement industry and highlighted a few things you need to look out for when purchasing products. In addition, we looked at some common pre workout supplement ingredients and what the studied dosages actually are. Of course, nutrition and training info got thrown around as well! As always, if you enjoy the show make sure you are subscribed!    Connect with Derek:  Supplements: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois   Connect with Kyle:  Website: www.KyleHuntFitness.com  YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Instagram: @HuntFitness   Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength eBook/Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

In this episode, I sit down with 10 year NFL veteran Heath Evans. Heath was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and played 10 years with other stops in Miami, New England and New Orleans. Now Heath is an analyst for NFL Network. We had a great talk about how his training and Nutrition has changed since retiring, why the Patriots always win, the importance of taking care of your body, why there is more to the concussion issue the media portrays, and more.    Connect with Heath:  Instagram: @HeathEvans44 Supplements: http://www.innov8athlete.com/   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength ebook/strength program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/