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Now displaying: August, 2018
Aug 31, 2018

In this episode, I answer questions mostly surrounding building muscle and getting jacked! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

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

 

Questions on the show:

Q1- Hi Kyle, I started lifting weights a couple years ago but honestly I just started making progress about 6 months ago when I bought your Absolute Strength Program. My question is, if I am following your Absolute Strength Program, what is the best way to go about my nutrition to make sure I continue gaining muscle and strength? For context, I am 6ft tall and weight 165lbs.

Q2 - I seem to get mixed opinions on this depending on who I ask, and imagine some other lifters might too: The idea of direct ab work.

So, ab work in general (probably especially the types where you're not purposely causing too much lumbar flexion, extension, and torsion) like planks, ab-wheel rollouts, roman chair leg lifts and such - are they really beneficial to a lifter from the perspective of helping you become a better lifter?  I mean, I get the structural benefits of having strong abs to support your lower back but can ab work actually help put lbs onto your total? 

Q3 – I understand hypertrophy is very important to getting stronger. Are there any benefits to spending a large portion of time in a powerlifting offseason focusing almost entirely on hypertrophy/bodybuilding training with maybe only one top set per week between 1-5 reps for Squat, Bench, and Deadlift?

Q4: What are the best foods to eat if you struggle to take in enough calories during a weight gaining cycle? Keep in mind, I’m a college kid with limited funds.

Q5: What are your favorite exercises for each muscle group with the purpose of building muscle?

Q6: What is the purpose behind all your #consistency posts on Instagram?

 

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

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

 

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Aug 28, 2018

In this episode, Derek Charlebois and I answer training questions from my Instagram. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

Questions we answer on the show:

1- USAPL Southeast Regionals Meet Recap

2- What are your thoughts on people who are "boycotting" the USAPL?

3- How long of a rest do you take after a meet before returning to structured training?

4- Optimal weekly volume/frequency for the big 3 for an intermediate lifter? 

5- Do you put more emphasis on the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift or do you put more emphasis on accessories and variations?

6- What does your training look like the week leading up to a meet?

7- What is the best way to recover from a joint injury?

8- Lifting split to supplement training jiu-jitsu 4x a week?

9- What do you like most about competing? 

10- Do you ever see yourself changing training styles? ie. CrossFit, Strongman, Bodybuilding, Olympic Lifting, etc

11- How often should you try to hit PRs in the gym? Also, how often can you implement heavy singles in training?

12- How would you adjust training and nutrition if you were working a labor-intensive job 10 hours a day?

 

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Connect with Derek: 

https://www.prbreaker.com/

Instagram: @DerekCharlebois

 

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

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Aug 24, 2018

In this episode, I sit down with powerlifting world champ, Charlie Dickson. 

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Connect with Charlie: 

Instagram: @cdickson3245

 

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

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Aug 22, 2018

In this episode, I sit down with MTV Star and Fitness Entrepreneur, Emily Schromm.  

 

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Connect with Emily: 

https://www.emilyschromm.com/

Instagram: @EmilySchromm

 

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout:

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Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription

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Aug 16, 2018

In this episode, I answer questions submitted from Instagram and my newsletter subscribers. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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

 

Questions on the show:

1- How do you design training programs for older athletes in their late 30's or early 40's? 

2- Do you use the RPE scale or percentage based training for intermediate lifters?

3- How do you improve speed off the floor with sumo deadlifts?

4- Do you calculate the volume lifted for all of your programs, or do you simply increase intensity over time?

5- If you had to pick one, what is more important - consistency in your diet or training? 

6- What is the peak age performance wise of a strength athlete?

7- Thoughts on training volume vs. intensity for the best way to increase strength? 

8- What are some tips for building a big chest?

9- Do you ever do any hypertrophy training? Or, do all of the gains come from powerlifting?

10- How do you know when you're approaching your genetic potential/limit as a strength athlete? Or, is there even such a thing as a genetic ceiling?

11- Do you believe in bodyweight set points? If so, how do you set one after losing weight?

12- Do you always program deloads every 4 weeks or no? Also, what are your thoughts on peaking for a beginner lifter?

 

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout:

DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

 

Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription

DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle

*Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

 

Aug 13, 2018

In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram and newsletter subscribers. 

Questions in the show: 

Q1- With a powerlifting meet coming up, I'm curious how you go about attempt selection?

Q2- Are there any "hacks" to figuring out a good amount of carbs to eat in a day?

Q3- When eating protein, does it help build muscle the day of or for yesterday's lift? 

Q4- Will you compete at Raw Nationals in 2018 and/or 2019?

Q5- What are some traits that a person can have that says they have a "great" genetics?

Q6- Is there a sponsorship or job offer you wished you had not turned down or regret taking on?

Q7- Do you overhead press for bench press gains?

Q8- What is your daily stretching/mobility routine?

Q9- What are your views on bench or squat everyday styles of training during a bench or squat focused block? Is there any benefit to it or does it do more harm than good?

Q10- How do you prevent elbow pain on low bar squats?

Q11- Can you do too much mobility work?

Q12- What is the most overlooked aspect of being a personal trainer or an online coach?

 

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

  

Connect with Kyle: 

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout:

DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

 

Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription

DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle

*Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

 

 

Aug 7, 2018

In this episode, I talk about 7 common powerlifting (and general strength training) mistakes I frequently see athletes make. 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

 

Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: 

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

 

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout:

DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

 

Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription

DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle

*Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

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