The Absolute Strength Podcast

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283: How I Use Mini-Cuts to Stay Lean All Year 0

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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!

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282: Six Keys to Fitness Success 0

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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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281: The New Rules of Powerlifting 0

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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!

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280: Fitness Advice for When Life Gets Busy 0

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Aug 14, 2020

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

Set a schedule
Use "life periodization"
Audit your time
Prepare and anticipate issues
Prioritize and say no more often
Follow a structured training program
Autoregulate rest days
Invest in a home gym
Be patient

Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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279: What It Takes to Become a World-Class Coach in 2020 With Cody McBroom 0

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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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278: Tips for Better Sleep, Managing Stress, and Improving Lifting Environment 0

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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!

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277: Supplement Manufacturing 101, Benefits of Intra Workout Carbs, and 3 Reasons to Do Assistance Exercises Feat. Derek Charlebois 0

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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!

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Questions on the show:

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.
Intra workout carbs. Thoughts on usefulness and implementation?
What is the best and most challenging moment in your fitness journey so far?
When does it become important to add in assistance exercises like front squat or close grip bench press?
Is it as important to be in a caloric surplus for strength gains as it is for muscle growth?
What are your thoughts on fitness trackers? I have been thinking about getting a Whoop Strap.
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?
What have you added to your training within the last year that made a big difference?
Who if anyone did you look up to or follow when you first started working out?
What are your thoughts on Supersets? Are they effective if so, how would you set them up?
What are your top 3 favorite shows of all time?
Will there be an NFL season this year?
Who do you have this weekend at UFC 251, Usman, or Masvidal?

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Instagram: @DerekCharlebois

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276: How to Address Lower Back Pain with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales 0

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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!

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275: Why Training to Failure Is Not the Best Way to Build Muscle and Gain Strength 0

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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!

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274: Strength Training For Beginners | 8 Myths Still Alive in 2020 0

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Jun 30, 2020

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

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Ep 273: 5 Mistakes I Made Early In My Fitness Journey For You To Avoid 0

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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!

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Ep 272: Myo Reps | The Secret Norwegian Method to Build More Muscle in Less Time 0

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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.

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Ep 271: How Much Volume is Too Much, Fixing Hip Shift, and The Future of the Supplement Industry feat. Derek Charlebois 0

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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:

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 specific rep range (ie. 8-12. 4-6. etc.)
Tips for fixing hip shift in the squat and gaining back confidence after an injury?
What was your dream job as a kid?
How do you find the limit of your max volume and still be able to recover and progress your lifts?
What is the biggest mistake people can make when going back to the gym?
How do you recommend a young coach build an impressive fitness resume?
What role does cardio play in building muscle and gaining strength?
What do you think is the future of the supplement industry – brands, ingredients, products, etc.

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Ep 270: How to Become a World Class Athlete | Development from Youth to Pro 0

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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!

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Ep 269: Chasing Olympic Gold in Women's Wrestling with Victoria Anthony 0

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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!

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Ep 268: The History and Efficacy of Caffeine on Physical Performance 0

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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!

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Ep 267: RPE vs RIR, Supplements for Health, and Can You Build Muscle with Conditioning Equipment Feat. Derek Charlebois 0

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Papers mentioned on the show:

Willson C. (2018). The clinical toxicology of caffeine: A review and case study. Toxicology reports, 5, 1140–1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.11.002
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
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.
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

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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?

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Ep 266: A Brief History of the USDA Food Guide - Why It Hasn't Worked and What to Do About It 0

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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?

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Ep 265: The Code| A Philosophy to Guide Training and Nutrition 0

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May 4, 2020

In this episode, I outline the three words I use to help guide my training and nutrition programs.

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Ep 264: Are You a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Lifter? 0

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Apr 24, 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!

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EP 263: A Random Quarantine Talk with Derek Charlebois 0

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Apr 17, 2020

In this episode, Derek and I have a conversation about a bunch of random topics! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Ep 262: My Most Embarrassing Gym Moment, Bodyweight Powerlifting, and Maintaining Motivation During Quarantine Q&A 0

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Apr 10, 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 access to weights and really no space to put any, what should I do to help ease the transition to the gym when they open back up?
Since my gym closed I have been lacking motivation, do you have any recommendations to help increase motivation to still train?
What is the best at-home exercise that no one is doing?
What are your top 3 favorite bodyweight or minimal equipment ab exercises?
What is the most embarrassing moment you have had in the gym or working out?
What is your go-to pre/post workout meals and do you recommend consuming anything during your workouts?
What are your thoughts on greens products?
Do you recommend creatine for someone doing CrossFit style workouts?
Powerlifting and Jiu-Jitsu seem to be a popular combo. How might a lifter go about incorporating grappling sports into his/her training without negatively effecting strength gains?
When bulking is it better to go high carb and lower fat or does it not really matter?
How are you personally using this time to better yourself?

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Ep 261: Getting Jacked with Prison Workouts 0

Apr 3, 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, and enjoy!

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Ep 260: Adapting to Life at Home | Working, Training, and Eating feat. Derek Charlebois 0

Mar 27, 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 quarantine?

3. When you first started training, what was your strongest exercise and what muscle group responded best to training?

4. Do you think it’s actually possible to gain muscle and/or strength with only bodyweight workouts at home?

5. I just competed in my first powerlifting meet and loved it. To get better, I know I need to build muscle, but my body fat has also crept up a bit. How would you prioritize building muscle while also lowering body fat during my offseason? What should I focus on first?

6. A lot of people have been posting about doing home workouts during this crisis, but what about nutrition? Do you recommend changing your nutrition at all?

7. I know you did a podcast on bodyweight training last week, but do you have any outside of the box ideas for at-home workouts?

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