The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode of The Absolute Strength Podcast , Derek and I dive into the hierarchy of training and nutrition importance, breaking down the layers of success. It's a valuable refresher to help you focus on what truly matters and what actually drives progress. We also challenge the noise on social media, where the spotlight often shines on the least important aspects of nutrition and training. S...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss 5 fitness tests we think everyone should be able to do. We are calling it the 2025 Absolute Strength Podcast Challenge. Can you pass the test? Listen to the episode to find out what they are. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Hire Kyle as your coach: http:/...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss how to crush your goals in 2025. Just setting New Year's resolutions is not enough. You need systems in place to achieve them. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/serv...

I've been searching high and low for nutrition secrets for decades. At first, it was a selfish pursuit. I was Ponce de Leon looking for the Fountain of Youth, except my quest was for the fountain of muscle gains and performance. Then, my search evolved. Over the years, as I coached hundreds of clients, one question emerged: Why is nutrition so difficult for most people? Exercise is not the biggest...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the major fitness topics of the year and look ahead to 2025. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kyle...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer listeners' questions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Questions on the show: I've been lifting heavy and focusing on powerlifting for a while no w— d o I need to mix in lighter phases either for better strength gains or for longevity, or can I keep pushing low reps year-round? What's the easiest way to start tracking macros when yo...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the importance of finding goals that matter to you and why bodybuilding is the best training for longevity. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the big sports weekend ahead. Who is going to win, Jake Paul or Mike Tyson? We disagree. Derek is with Mike, I say Jake. We also talk about some big NFL games before getting into the show's main topic: our all-time favorite training splits. What are the best 2,3,4,5, and 6-day splits? Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Sign up for th...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss how realistic it is to get super jacked and strong. Can anyone bench press 315 pounds and look like a bodybuilder? If so, what holds people back? Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehu...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Questions on the show: If I have only 30 minutes to train ( 3 or 4 days a week), how would you suggest I structure my workouts to get the best results? In regards to supplements for building muscle , what basics would you recommend? I already take a pre workout , protein pow...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the recent big news in the fitness industry. What do we think about Jeff Nippard's attack? Is there more to the story? Plus, we will talk about some controversies in the online coaching industry. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting M...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the future of pro and local fitness competitions. For example, what will the future of classic physique be after Chris Bumstead retires? Is it dead? Has powerlifting's popularity declined? Sit back, relax, and enjoy.   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual  ...

I love reading. It's one of my favorite things to do in my spare time. But, when you get deep into reading, one of the first issues you run into is what to read next. So, I find myself perusing " best book " lists quite frequently. Here is my attempt to throw my hat into the ring. My goal is to create a well-rounded list. Of course,  I'm limited to only books I've read. Admittedly, I have yet to r...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss intensity techniques you might have forgotten that can make a big difference in your training. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHu...

My birthday message - 33 lessons from 33 years of living and learning.  Nobody likes you when you're twenty-three. Why?  Because as I sit down to write this, I'm actually surprised I didn't write it ten years ago. I had a lot to say in my early twenties. The problem is, who wants to get life advice from a 23-year-old? Hopefully, no one.  Well, what about thirty-three? It's a weird spot. Not old, b...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer your questions! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Questions on the show: Hey Kyle and Derek!  I love the show. I'm 60 years old and have been lifting for 30 years.  The first 10 years or so I lifted for strength and the last 20 have been more hypertrophy style lifting. ( I also moved furniture for a living) I've taken breaks here and...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss times when we were the most obsessed with fitness. We also touch on the benefits of not being the strongest person in your gym, the freakiness of Ronnie Coleman, AI taking all of our jobs, and more.   Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Diet...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I ask ChatGPT for a list of questions to answer on the show. It's funny. We asked for questions specifically for The Absolute Strength Podcast and got five pretty good questions.   Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I ask ChatGPT for a topic to discuss (it's pretty interesting) and then jump into some listener questions.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: Kyl...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we discuss having an old-school mentality and not overcomplicating your fitness.   Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.k...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we ask an interesting question: Why do you train the way that you do? A lot of it has to do with your training philosophy. If you don't have one, you should get one. We also discuss the benefits of recommitting to tracking macros. It's tedious, but it's guaranteed to work.   Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essenti...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we answer questions from listeners.   Questions on the show: How often should you change exercises? What is the deal with alcohol? How psyched up do you need to be to hit a big lift? As someone in their late 30s, do you have any tips or tricks for me to stay jacked? Other than yours, what are some good books to read about training and nutrition?  ...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we discuss things Broscience got right. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   Connect with Derek: @...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we will discuss how to stop getting hurt in the gym. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: The FREE Essential Strength Program The FREE Hunt Fitness Flexible Dieting Manual   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   Connect...

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, we will discuss the 7 worst testosterone killers to avoid. Testosterone isn't just about getting jacked. It's a hormone that impacts every area of your life, from your energy levels to your mental health. Getting your testosterone in check is one of the first places to look if you want to optimize your fitness. Yet, our modern lifestyle is littered...