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The Absolute Strength Podcast

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
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Dec 30, 2020

In today's episode, I talk about the most impactful books I read this year, some random thoughts on training, and my goals for 2021. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

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Dec 17, 2020

Shredded, jacked, ripped, or toned, regardless of the terminology used to describe it, most people go to the gym with the same goal; to improve their body composition. The quest to build muscle and lose fat has led to a fascination in the fitness community around measuring body fat percentage. But, is that fascination warranted? Is body fat percentage something you need to track? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Dec 10, 2020

In this episode, Derek and I answer a variety of questions submitted by the podcast listeners. If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, send me an email at kylehuntfitness@gmail.com or on Instagram @huntfitness.

Questions on the show:

1. Was there one tweak or change you made to your own program back in the day that proved to be the key to getting bigger and/or stronger?

2. In drug-tested powerlifting, how common do you think it is for lifters to try to "beat the test" by taking drugs outside of competition or taking things that might not be tested for?

3. What are your thoughts on emphasizing complete full range of motion training like Mike Israetel and others promote, and is there ever a case for partial reps? 

4. What do your most successful clients have in common? 

5. Do you have any tips or tricks to help improve stubborn arms and calves to get them to finally grow? 

6. Is there ever a reason or benefit to split up training into two sessions per day?

7. How do you maintain the love for training after 10 or 15 years? 

8. What is your favorite Christmas movie? 

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Instagram: @DerekCharlebois

 

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Instagram: @huntfitness

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Dec 2, 2020

In this episode, I answer a variety of questions submitted by the podcast listeners. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show, send me an email at kylehuntfitness@gmail.com or on Instagram @huntfitness.

Questions on the show:

1: Hey Kyle, lately when I bench, the bar is coming up uneven. Do you have any tips or tricks to fix it?

2: I know you recommend tracking steps for cardio, but do you ever prescribe traditional cardio as well, in addition to steps? If so, how does that work?

3: If I can only afford to buy one supplement, what is the best one to buy?

4: Hey Kyle, my wife and I are having a baby in early 2021. I’ve heard you talk about it before, but do you have any general advice for me? 

5: In the past, I have heard you talk about specialization routines for lagging body parts or lifts, how would you set that up from a volume perspective?

6: What are your current fitness goals?

 

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Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

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Nov 19, 2020

Bodybuilding has a long history as a physique transformation tool. Tales of Eugen Sandow lifting and flexing go back as far as the late 1800s. You can even follow along throughout history and read about how bodybuilders such as Steve Reeves, John Grimek, Reg Park, Arnold, Franco, Dorian, and Ronnie, trained and dieted. Learning the best practices of each era is fascinating.

I would call the past decade the "evidence-based era." As more research around training and nutrition becomes available, it shapes our thought process on what the rules of bodybuilding are. In today's episode, we dig into the new rules of bodybuilding. What are the current best practices for determining training volume, rep ranges, and how often you should go to failure? How important is beating the logbook? What are the best exercises for building muscle, and is there a better way to cut and bulk? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

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Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

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Oct 29, 2020

In this episode, the topic of discussion is the effectiveness of using a bodybuilding routine for general fitness and the most important variables to track for efficient results in the gym. 

When discussing general fitness, first we need to define what that means. Of course, it will be different for everyone, but to me, it comes down to four qualities: body composition, strength, cardiovascular health, and longevity. Is bodybuilding the best method for developing those four qualities? What about other fitness modalities, is there a better way? 

We have all heard the expression "what gets measured, gets managed," but when it comes to fitness, what should we measure? 

Sit back, relax, and enjoy! 

 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Oct 8, 2020

In this episode, I answer listener questions on a wide range of topics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Questions on the show:

  1. What are your thoughts on German Volume Training? Can it be used as part of a bodybuilding style program?
  2. Hey Kyle, I am having trouble bracing for squats and deadlifts, what are your favorite coaching cues to help clients improve at this?
  3. How do you build a thick neck like a wrestler?
  4. Are there any benefits to incorporating speed/power training for raw powerlifters?
  5. If someone trains late in the afternoon is there a “minimum effective dose” of caffeine that will allow you to still see some benefits without negatively impacting sleep?
  6. Hey Kyle, I’m confused about how and when you should deload in a training cycle? Can you talk about this on an upcoming podcast episode?

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Sep 24, 2020

Patience is one of the fundamental truths of training as a natural athlete. Without the use of anabolic steroids, you have to do a lot of things right, over a long time, to make serious gains. Dedication, desire, and discipline are all prerequisites but alone are not enough. Maximizing progress requires giving yourself every advantage possible. It’s paramount to follow a well-constructed training program, get adequate rest and recovery, sleep eight or more hours per night, and spend as much time in a caloric surplus or at least maintenance as possible.

Building muscle is hard. It’s even harder without adequate calorie intake. Luckily, the caloric surplus doesn’t need to be large. The days of “dirty bulking” are over. The truth is, only a few hundred extra calories per day will do the trick, but there are no shortcuts in physiology. Even a small to moderately sized caloric surplus will eventually result in the accumulation of body fat.

So, how do we balance building muscle and strength optimally, without getting too fat? And, how do we avoid sabotaging our progress by spending too much time in a caloric deficit? As you may have assumed from the title, this is where mini-cuts enter the picture. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Sep 4, 2020

Over the years, I find myself thinking more and more about the basics. The truth is if you have been around fitness for a few years, it's likely you know everything you need to know to achieve outstanding results. Even a quick flip through one of my beginner books will provide enough information for years of progress.

The problem is, there is a bit of joy in thinking you are not privy to the truth, that a lack of information is what's holding you back. If only you knew about the secret supplement, exercise, or "advanced" training technique.

The abundance of information available today plays into this. There are always new podcasts, articles, videos, etc. to check out. It's easy to have fitness FOMO.

Look, I love that there is so much fitness information available today. I wish I had access to it when I started. But, the point to remember is, nothing replaces the work. The content most of us should be chasing is how to develop good habits, master the fundamentals, and consistently work hard. If you do that, the results will speak for themselves.

Dave Draper has an awesome quote in his book Brother Iron Sister Steel, "The simple and commonplace, due to their ordinary nature, are almost always reduced in importance and misplaced."

Brother Iron, Sister Steel is what we are going to talk about today.  In chapter two of the book, he lays out the following six keys. He actually called it the six keys to bodybuilding success, but bodybuilding in a more general sense. All of these tips apply to fitness as a whole. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

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Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Aug 25, 2020

Powerlifting has undergone a tremendous transformation in recent years. When I started lifting weights in the early 2000s, the perception around the sport was incredibly different than it is today. Not only that, how powerlifters prepared was very different as well. In today's episode, I talk about these changes and what you need to do to keep up with the times! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

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Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

Aug 14, 2020

In this episode, I talk about 9 tips for handling your fitness when life gets crazy! 

  1. Set a schedule
  2. Use "life periodization"
  3. Audit your time
  4. Prepare and anticipate issues
  5. Prioritize and say no more often
  6. Follow a structured training program
  7. Autoregulate rest days
  8. Invest in a home gym
  9. Be patient

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 on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Jul 24, 2020

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Tailored Coaching Method, Cody McBroom. 

 

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Instagram: @cody.boomboom

 

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Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

 

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Jul 17, 2020

In this episode, I talk about how to improve sleep, how stress relates to training, and how to improve your lifting environment for more productive training sessions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Get my new book - Strength Training for Beginners:

https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV

 

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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

Jul 10, 2020

In this episode, PR Breker CEO Derek Charlebois, and I answer questions from my Instagram (@huntfitness). Some of the questions include the ins and outs of supplement manufacturing, intra-workout carbohydrate intake, assistance exercises, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Grab my new book, Strength Training for Beginners:

https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Questions on the show:

  1. My question is about training through pain. When you should, when you shouldn’t? I have tennis elbow, should I just do bands or machines for rehab? It hurts anytime I do deadlifts, rows, and curls.
  2. Intra workout carbs. Thoughts on usefulness and implementation?
  3. What is the best and most challenging moment in your fitness journey so far?
  4. When does it become important to add in assistance exercises like front squat or close grip bench press?
  5. Is it as important to be in a caloric surplus for strength gains as it is for muscle growth?
  6. What are your thoughts on fitness trackers? I have been thinking about getting a Whoop Strap.
  7. A question about CrossFit – Since there is a lot to balance, conditioning, gymnastics, Olympic lifting, and strength training, how would you recommend breaking up your sessions? For example, would you do conditioning in the morning and lifting at night?
  8. What have you added to your training within the last year that made a big difference?
  9. Who if anyone did you look up to or follow when you first started working out?
  10. What are your thoughts on Supersets? Are they effective if so, how would you set them up?
  11. What are your top 3 favorite shows of all time?
  12. Will there be an NFL season this year?
  13. Who do you have this weekend at UFC 251, Usman, or Masvidal? 

 

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:

https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

 

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

Jul 9, 2020

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales to talk about what to do if you experience back pain from lifting weights. Lower back pain is one of the most common issues people who lift weights have to endure. We have all been there. It can happen while pulling a heavy deadlift or reaching down to pick up a pencil, either way, back pain is no fun. The moments immediately after are critical. What is the first thing to do in the gym once it happens? What do you do the next morning? How can you tell if you need medical treatment? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Sebastian: 

https://www.p2sportscare.com/

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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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Jul 7, 2020

Today we are talking about training to failure. How effective is it, what are some of the pros/cons, and is it something we should incorporate into our workouts? I wanted to cover this in the last episode, but we ran out of time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

Strength Training for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV

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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

 

Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, I talk about my new book, Strength Training For Beginners. 

Pre-order my NEW book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV

 

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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

 

 

Jun 26, 2020

In this episode, I go over 5 mistakes I made when I first got into training that you should avoid. When I was younger, I ate too much protein, did too much "junk volume", was a "chronic dieter", didn't emphasize performance enough, and did not use good technique. 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 on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

Jun 19, 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 training. Most of you probably know how to perform a rest-pause set, and I didn’t just reinvent the wheel here, I refined it building on research on hypertrophy in recent years."

Here is how I set up Myo Reps:

  • 1 set x 12-25 reps @9-10 RPE [Activation Set]
  • Rest 3-5 big breaths between sets [5-15 seconds]
  • 3-5 sets x 3-5 reps or 25-50% of Activation Set [Myo Reps]

Myo Reps are best done with assistance movements. My favorites are push-ups, pull-ups, dips, dumbbell bench press, barbell curls, dumbbell side raises, etc. I recommend doing 1-2 exercises with Myo Reps in a workout.

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Kyle: 

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Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

 

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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Jun 11, 2020

In this episode, Kyle and Derek answer listener questions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! 

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Questions on the show:

  1. Is a yearlong mass gaining phase a good idea for a skinny bodybuilder who needs to add muscle?
  2. What is the best omega 3 supplement – general fish oil, krill oil, or salmon oil?
  3. How many weeks do you recommend staying in a specific rep range (ie. 8-12. 4-6. etc.)
  4. Tips for fixing hip shift in the squat and gaining back confidence after an injury?
  5. What was your dream job as a kid?
  6. How do you find the limit of your max volume and still be able to recover and progress your lifts?
  7. What is the biggest mistake people can make when going back to the gym?
  8. How do you recommend a young coach build an impressive fitness resume?
  9. What role does cardio play in building muscle and gaining strength?
  10. What do you think is the future of the supplement industry – brands, ingredients, products, etc.

 

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:

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Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

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Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

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Jun 2, 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.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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

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Links from the show:

  1. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2009/08005/Youth_Resistance_Training__Updated_Position.2.asp
  2. The Path to Excellence: A View of Development of U
  3. USA Wrestling Athlete Development Model (ADM)
May 25, 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: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

 

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

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May 20, 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 on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

 

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Papers mentioned on the show:

  1. Willson C. (2018). The clinical toxicology of caffeine: A review and case study. Toxicology reports5, 1140–1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.11.002
  2. Davis JK, Green JM. Caffeine and anaerobic performance: ergogenic value and mechanisms of action. Sports Med. 2009;39(10):813‐832. doi:10.2165/11317770-000000000-00000
  3. McCusker, Rachel & Goldberger, Bruce & Cone, Edward. (2003). Caffeine Content of Specialty Coffees. Journal of analytical toxicology. 27. 520-2. 10.1093/jat/27.7.520.
  4. Other article referenced in the podcast: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/07/25/485227943/if-war-is-hell-then-coffee-has-offered-u-s-soldiers-some-salvation

Books mentioned on the show:

Steroid Nation and Game of Shadows

May 15, 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 of programming RPE vs. RIR?

Q5: I listened to your last episode on the USDA food guide and it got me thinking. If you were in charge, what nutrition information would be taught in schools across America?

Q6: What is your general recommendation for warm-up sets? As you are working up to your set weight, how many reps are you doing?

Q7: With the uncertainty of powerlifting meets scheduled in the future, when do you think it’s a reasonable time to plan to compete next?

Q8: Do you think conditioning equipment like assault bikes and rowers can build muscle?

Q9: How fast can someone realistically expect strength to come back once gyms open?

Q10: I have a ten-year-old son who has become more interested in working out since I have been training at home during this pandemic. What type of workout program would you recommend for him?

 

Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

 

Connect with Derek: 

prbreaker.com

Instagram: @derekcharlebois

 

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/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

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May 11, 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

 

Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

 

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon

https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i

 

Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below:

https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

 

Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc.

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein:

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