The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I aim to define functional fitness. We have all heard and even used the expression "functional fitness," but what does it even mean? I look at it from a few different perspectives and provide insight into how we can incorporate it into our training. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kyl...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss improving your deadlift. We cover technique, programming, exercise selection, and more.    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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Abs...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss improving your bench press. We cover technique, programming, exercise selection, and more.    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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0  ...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss improving your squat. We cover technique, programming, exercise selection, and more.    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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Absolu...

In this episode, Derek and I talk about lifting with intent, avoiding plateaus, and staying excited about fitness. Oh, and are we going to stop lifting weights? 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharleboi...

In this episode, I answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!  Questions on the show: Hey Kyle, what do you recommend for joint pain? My elbows have been feeling achy after upper body workouts lately.  How could a low-volume, high-intensity block help with hypertrophy?  Do you have any advice for a new dad on handling training and sleeping with a newborn?  How to approach nutriti...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss how to reach your fitness goals without constantly stressing about it. It's cliche for people to say fitness needs to be a lifestyle, but what does that even mean? More importantly, how does one work toward achieving it? Sit back, relax, and enjoy.    Hire Kyle as your coach:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfit...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss shoulder and arms training to round out our muscle-building series. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Absolute Muscle     The Hu...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss how to build big legs. We cover the best exercises for quads, hamstrings, and calves and how to program them for an optimal workout. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekC...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss the nuances of back training. We review the best exercises, tips, and techniques to take your back training to the next level. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharleb...

In this episode, Derek and I dive deep into chest training. We discuss the best exercises, optimal frequency, volume, intensity, etc. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0...

In this episode, I sit down with Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO at Whoop. During the show, we discuss how to use data tracking to improve your performance in fitness and life. 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   Connect with Will:...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss a wide range of topics. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Absolute Muscle   The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual   Bodybuil...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss how to start competing in powerlifting and give advice for your first meet.    Hire Kyle as your coach:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram:  @huntfitness YouTube:  @HuntFitnessTV   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Absolute Muscle     The Hunt Fitness FREE Flex...

In this episode, Derek and I dive deep into our history with supplements. Looking back, many of the ingredients we recommend today have been around for a long time. In addition to talking about our history with supplements, we also provide a list of products that actually work. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  htt...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss what you should pack in your gym bag. We go over everything from headphones to knee sleeves, wrist wraps, belts, etc., and give our recommendations.    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   Connect...

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Questions on the show: You may have gone over this before, but I was wondering what your views (and Derek's!) are on adding weight vs. adding extra reps to progress in an exercise and kind of how to gauge which tactic to go for. Is one leg...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss everything you need to know about deloads. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois     Absolute Progress 2.0   Absolute Muscle     The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible D...

In this episode, Derek and I discuss the best training splits for building muscle and strength. We talk about the pros and cons of full body, upper/lower, push-pull-legs, hybrid, and different powerlifting setups. 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:...

In this episode, Derek and I return with part two of overrated or underrated. We discuss creatine, whey protein, stretching, fiber, deadlifts for hypertrophy, motivation, getting shredded, and more.  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  ...

In this episode, Derek and I play a game of overrated or underrated with popular fitness topics. Today's episode is part one. Next week we will return with part two. 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   Connect with Derek: @DerekChar...

In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Questions on the show: Q1:   Back in the day, bodybuilders in the magazines used to promote using intensity techniques like drop sets, forced reps, super sets, etc., as the key to making progress. But people don't talk about them as much an...

In episode 375 of the Absolute Strength podcast, I talk about Jon Jones's return to the UFC, Arnold Classic memories, and answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Questions on the show:   Q1: Thoughts on the 10,000-calorie challenge? Is it worth trying once? Q2: What is the correlation between veins and body fat? For example, I don't have well-defined abs, but my stomach vei...

In episode 374 of the Absolute Strength Podcast, I discuss stress's role in our training. Stress is a topic I talk about with clients quite a bit. It's a personal topic, so it has better context in a one-on-one situation. But, collectively, I think stress's role in our training needs more attention. When creating programs, manipulating the training variables like volume, frequency, intensity, etc....

We are back! In episode 373 of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer questions from listeners.  I appreciate everyone reaching out and wondering when the next episode was coming. I've had a crazy beginning to 2023, but I'm excited to get back to recording shows. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.    Questions on the show:   Q1: What are realistic expectations for a natural who has been liftin...