The Absolute Strength Podcast

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: @huntfitn...

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: @HuntF...

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 nut...

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?...

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.upl...

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: @siouxz52...

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...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel and discuss the facts and fallacies of cutting weight for powerlifting. When is it a good time to cut weight? When is it not? Should you diet the weight off, or rely solely on a water cut? These are the questions we discuss, sit back relax and enjoy! PS - If you enjoy the show, make sure you are subscribed!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.ky...

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Viada. He has worked with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and...

In this episode, I bring Jim Wendler back on for his second appearance on the show! Jim is the creator and author of the 5/3/1 Training Program. This program has been used by millions of athletes and lifters of all ages and abilities. Jim played football at the University of Arizona where he was a three-time letter winner. He went on to squat 1000 pounds in competition and is an accomplished Elite...

In this episode, I sit down with CrossFit OG Ryan Fischer. Ryan is the owner of CrossFit Chalk and the host of the Real Chalk Podcast. This episode is wild! Ryan's story might be one of the craziest rises to success you will ever hear. From being homeless and living on a strangers couch to owning one of the best CrossFit gyms in the country...he even had to steal food from Wholefoods at one point...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy has a phD in muscle physiology, is a professor, scientist, and author. It's safe to say, this dude is pretty smart. We dig into the details of understanding research and why sometimes it's better to just let the experts analyze the data. We also talk about weight cutting for MMA and Powerlifting. Is there a scientific way to cut weight? We fin...

In this episode, Jordan Syatt comes back for his second appearance on the show. Jordan is Gary Vaynerchuck's personal trainer. This was a fun show. Sit back, relax and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Jordan:  Instagram: @SyattFitness YouTube: @JordanSyatt   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel. Mike has a PhD in Sports Physiology and was a former professor of Exercise and Sports Science. We end up talking a lot about grappling in the episode, setting the stage for a future strength and conditioning episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/     Connect with Mike:  https://rena...

In this episode, I sit down with the 2008 Mr. Olympia (202lb) David Henry.    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with David:  https://dhenrypro.com/ Instagram: @davidhenry_ifbbpro   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:   http://ww...

In this episode, I sit down with natural pro bodybuilder and 93g powerlifter Brian Minor. We talk a lot about training in this one. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/     Connect with Brian Minor:  http://myojournal.com/ Instagram:  bdminor   Connect with Kyle Hunt:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFi...

In this episode, I go over a concept that improved my life as a child. Once I realized nothing was holding me back, everything changed. Do you overestimate everyone successful around you? More importantly, do you feel you are incapable of the same success for yourself? If so, that needs to stop. Sit back, relax and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Conne...

In this episode, I dispel a few common nutrition myths that I see being thrown around far too often. Look, it's 2018 and the amount of quality fitness information available today is at an all-time high. We live in an amazing time for information. However, even though there is a lot of quality information, there is still a lot of bad information as well. As an average consumer, it can be really har...

In this episode, we bring Brandon Lilly back on for his second appearance on the show. We received so much positive feedback from the first episode, we had to do another one. Brandon is such a cool dude. We talked a lot about life, his "work don't whine" motto, how he overcame some dark times, and more. This is one of my favorite episodes. Sit back, relax and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: htt...

In this episode, I sit down with strength coach Zach Even-Esh. Zach is the founder of the Underground Strength Gym in New Jersey where he focuses on training high school wrestlers. I have consumed Zach's content for years so it was nice to finally get a chance to talk with him one on one. Simply put, this episode will fire you up! I wanted to upload it on a Monday so you can start your week off ri...

In this episode, I sit down with Derek Charlebois. Derek is the founder/formulator of PR Breaker Supplements. We talk about a wide range of topics that go beyond the basic X's and O's of training. 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://...

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Kingsbury. Kyle is an interesting dude, with a lot of talking points! He walked on the football team at Arizona State, was on the reality show Ultimate Fighter, had a UFC career and now hosts the Onnit Podcast. Sit back, relax and enjoy! PS- Make sure you are subscribed to the show.    Hire Kyle Hunt as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Co...

In this episode, I sit down with powerlifter Charlie Dickson. We talk about training, nutrition, cutting weight, finding your passion, time management and more. Sit back relax and enjoy!    Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Charlie:  Instagram: @cdickson3245   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFi...

In this episode, I sit down with Stan Efferding and go over the components in his Vertical Diet. Stan is really well known in the bodybuilding, powerlifting and even strongman world. Stan is one of the rare people in history, who have managed to become a pro bodybuilder while hitting world record powerlifting numbers. Now he helps Worlds Strongest Man competitors Brian Shawn and Thor with their nu...

In this episode, I sit down with 2008 CrossFit Games Champion Jason Khalipa. Jason is a real OG in the CrossFit world! This dude is the definition of a high performer. In addition to competing in the CrossFit games, he also owns 20+ gyms all over the world, has a family and reps a killer physique...#Goals for most of us. One of the main themes throughout the podcast is the idea of living life with...