Kyle Hunt

The Absolute Strength Podcast

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Welcome to The Absolute Strength Podcast hosted by author, powerlifter, and fitness entrepreneur, Kyle Hunt. This is a show dedicated to providing quality information on all things strength culture. The podcast features conversations with some of the biggest names in fitness, sports, and business. New episodes are released every week! Business inquiries: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com

Author

Kyle Hunt

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 272: Myo Reps | The Secret Norwegian Method to Build More Muscle in Less Time 19.06.2020

In this episode, I talk about Myo Reps and the book titled "Myo Reps The Secret Norwegian Method to Build Muscle in 70% Less Time" by Borge Fagerli. The book is a free pdf download you can get here: https://borgefagerli.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Myo-reps-E-book.pdf From Borge, "Myo-reps is, simplistically speaking, a rest-pause method and the most famous permutation of it is DC/Doggcrapp trai...

Ep 271: How Much Volume is Too Much, Fixing Hip Shift, and The Future of the Supplement Industry feat. Derek Charlebois 11.06.2020

In this episode, Kyle and Derek answer listener questions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!  Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Questions on the show: Is a yearlong mass gaining phase a good idea for a skinny bodybuilder who needs to add muscle? What is the best omega 3 supplement – general fish oil, krill oil, or salmon oil? How many weeks do you recommend staying in a s...

Ep 270: How to Become a World Class Athlete | Development from Youth to Pro 02.06.2020

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.kyleh...

Ep 269: Chasing Olympic Gold in Women's Wrestling with Victoria Anthony 25.05.2020

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: @HuntFitnes...

Ep 268: The History and Efficacy of Caffeine on Physical Performance 20.05.2020

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 o...

Ep 267: RPE vs RIR, Supplements for Health, and Can You Build Muscle with Conditioning Equipment Feat. Derek Charlebois 15.05.2020

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 o...

Ep 266: A Brief History of the USDA Food Guide - Why It Hasn't Worked and What to Do About It 11.05.2020

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  ...

Ep 265: The Code| A Philosophy to Guide Training and Nutrition 04.05.2020

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/2O1...

Ep 264: Are You a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Lifter? 24.04.2020

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 We...

EP 263: A Random Quarantine Talk with Derek Charlebois 17.04.2020

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: htt...

Ep 262: My Most Embarrassing Gym Moment, Bodyweight Powerlifting, and Maintaining Motivation During Quarantine Q&A 10.04.2020

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 ac...

Ep 261: Getting Jacked with Prison Workouts 03.04.2020

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...

Ep 260: Adapting to Life at Home | Working, Training, and Eating feat. Derek Charlebois 27.03.2020

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from my Instagram @huntfitness. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Questions on the show:  1. I know you have been working from home for a long time, I just recently started due to the Coronavirus. Do you have any tips or tactics on how to maintain productivity while working from home? 2. What are you doing with the extra free time while at home during the qua...

Ep 259: How To Make Progress with Bodyweight Training 19.03.2020

In this episode, I talk about my favorite bodyweight exercises and how to make progress if you are stuck at home with no fitness equipment. I also talk about my training philosophy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    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.kylehun...

EP 258: Fitness Badass Christmas Abbott 13.03.2020

In this episode, I sit down with Christmas Abbott. Christmas is an all-around badass! She is a former CrossFit Games athlete, Olympic Lifter, the first woman in a NASCAR pit crew, gym owner, best selling author, and motivational speaker. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Order my new book, Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: https://a...

Ep 257: How to Improve Grip Strength with Jedd Johnson 05.03.2020

In this episode, I sit down with strength coach and grip strength specialist Jedd Johnson. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   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 Jedd:  http://www.dieselcrew.com/ Instagram: @jedd.diesel   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Insta...

Ep 256: Olympic Gold Medalist and 3x NCAA Champ Kyle Snyder 27.02.2020

In this episode, I sit down with 3x NCAA Champion Kyle Snyder who is the youngest Olympic gold medalist in US Wrestling history. He is also the youngest to win the world, Olympic, and NCAA championships in the same year. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Hunt Fitness as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Order my new book, Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O...

Ep 255: Are You Focusing on the Wrong Stuff? Feat. Derek Charlebois 14.02.2020

In this episode, I sit down with PR Breaker CEO Derek Charlebois. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   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 Derek:  https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness Y...

Ep 254: Underground Sports Performance Coach Zach Even-Esh 10.02.2020

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Even-Esh. Zach is a sports performance coach, author, speaker, and founder of the Underground Strength Gym. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!  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 Zach:  https://zacheven-esh.com/ Instagram: @Zevenesh   Connect...

Ep 253: 25 Hours a Day with Nick Bare 07.02.2020

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bare to talk about endurance training and his new book 25 Hours a Day . Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   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 Nick:  25 Hours a Day: https://amzn.to/31xHswB Instagram: @NickBareFitness   Connect with Kyle:  h...

Ep 252: Football and UFC Talk with Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter Matt Parrino 05.02.2020

In this episode, I sit down with Buffalo Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino. We talked about the Buffalo Bills offseason needs, upcoming UFC fights, and what's next for Conor McGregor, Khabib, Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal, etc. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Order my new book, Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: https://amzn.to/2O1i...

Ep 251: Building a Home Gym, Optimal Caffeine Intake, Training for Tactical Athletes, and more 03.02.2020

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram @HuntFitness Questions on the show: 1. How would you design your home gym? 2. How or would you use tempo work to help bring up the bench press? 3. Is there an optimal caffeine intake range for performance or is it really just all over the place? 4. Tips on lifting, staying fit, and being healthy as you get older?  5. How often do you use intens...

EP 250: Founder of Opex Fitness James FitzGerald 24.01.2020

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 e...

EP 249: A Story of Strength and Reinvention with Chris Duffin 22.01.2020

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...

Ep 248: The Ultimate Muscle Building Training Guide 15.01.2020

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: http...

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