The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, Derek and I run through the hottest fitness trends of 2025 and decide if they’re overrated, underrated, or right on the money. From blood tests and hybrid training to electrolyte supplements and morning routines, nothing is off-limits. Expect hot takes, debates, and plenty of laughs along the way.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, I sit down with powerlifting coach Joe Stanek to unpack the current best practices in raw powerlifting. We dive into new programming strategies, nutrition, recovery, and the evolving culture of the sport. Whether you’re competing on the platform or just looking to train smarter, you’ll leave with practical insights you can use right away.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, Derek and I dive into how gym and fitness culture have changed over the years. We talk about what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and how to get the best of both worlds. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Helms — coach, researcher, and author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids to break down what's actually working in natural bodybuilding in 2025. We cover training, nutrition, and more, comparing the methods of the past with today's best practices. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Follow Eric: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, Derek and I discuss how to train around nagging injuries and answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, Derek and I talk about the problems with the new science-based lifting crowd. Has it gone too far? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Derek and I break down why barbell exercises are still the most effective way to build strength, muscle, and athleticism. We cover the big lifts, why they work so well, and how to get the most out of them in your training. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, this one will remind you why the barbell isn’t going anywhere. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I dive into the ongoing natty or not debate—why it matters, how it affects the fitness space, and our thoughts on calling out fake naturals. We also get into a bunch of random stuff as well. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

Is workout nutrition still worth obsessing over? For a while, it was treated like gospel—pre-workout meals, intra carbs, post-workout shakes. Then the research shifted focus toward total daily intake, and the hype died down. But maybe we were too quick to move on. In this solo episode, I dig into what to eat before, during, and after training to support muscle growth, performance, and recovery. I also share why, despite the lack of strong research, my 15+ years of coaching experience tell me that getting peri-workout nutrition right is still one of the easiest wins. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, Derek and I tackle some big-picture questions that every lifter thinks about—starting with the only 10 exercises we’d pick if we had to train with them for life. We also talk about how to know when it’s time to switch programs (or stick with the one you’re on), the one nutrition rule we wish everyone would follow forever, and whether chasing strength can hurt muscle growth. Plus, we dig into finding the point of diminishing returns with training volume and which athlete we’d pick to train with for a week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the muscle-building philosophies that defined mid-2000s bodybuilding—programs like Max-OT, DoggCrapp Training, HST, and the classic bro split. I break down what those approaches got right, what still holds up today, and how we can blend that old-school intensity with the smarter, more individualized methods we use now. This episode is part nostalgia, part practical guide. If you miss the days of bodybuilding message board debates and training like a maniac, or you’re just looking for a way to reignite your progress, this one’s for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Have you ever heard the expression "you have to know the rules so you know when to break them?" In this episode, Kyle and Derek explore when it actually makes sense to deviate from the textbook fitness rules and go against the grain. Whether it's ditching strict form or not tracking training volume, we cover the gray areas that most lifters face but few talk about. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   My Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Kyle and Derek get real about what it actually takes to push past plateaus and stand out in the gym. Sometimes you just gotta flip the switch and get a little crazy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   My Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Do you think you have to choose between looking jacked and moving like an athlete? In this episode, I break down what hybrid training really is — and how you can build a body that's strong, muscular, and capable of taking on anything life throws at you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   The Hunt Fitness Method Hybrid Training Program: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/the-hunt-fitness-method-hybrid-program     Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe     Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   My Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Derek and I dive into what nobody's talking about anymore — the actual training program. These days, everyone obsesses over exercise selection, fancy equipment, or the latest hack, but they forget the backbone of quality training: a smart, progressive plan. We break down why programming matters, what's missing from modern approaches, and how to bring back the structure that gets results.   Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Grab my new ebook - The Hunt Fitness Method: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/the-hunt-fitness-method-hybrid-program   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle Fat Loss: Absolute Fat Loss   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this Q&A episode, Kyle and Derek answer listener-submitted questions on everything from mental toughness in the gym to dealing with imposter syndrome as a new coach. They dive into how to stop comparing your physique to others, share things they have changed their minds about, and tackle whether social media is helping or hurting lifters today. The episode wraps up with a fun—but surprisingly deep—debate: would you rather be the strongest guy in your gym or the most jacked? If you’re into mindset, performance, and real talk about the fitness lifestyle, this one’s for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Grab my new ebook - Absolute Fat Loss:  https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-fat-loss   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle Fat Loss: Absolute Fat Loss   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

-> Get 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code ABSTRENGHT50 at https://www.magicmind.com/abstrenght50 It’s not your macros, your workout split, or even your diet. If you're struggling to lose fat, chances are you're struggling to be consistent. In this episode, I break down why nearly every diet can work if you can stick to it and how to finally build the daily habits that lead to real, lasting fat loss. I also discuss the Absolute Fat Loss system, which is built around five daily tasks designed to keep you dialed in. If you're tired of starting over, this one's for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!  Grab my new ebook - Absolute Fat Loss: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-fat-loss   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle Fat Loss: Absolute Fat Loss   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Summer throws a wrench in most training routines—but maybe that's a good thing. In this episode, we break down why summer is actually the perfect time to rethink your fitness approach. Whether you're traveling, chasing your kids, hitting the beach, or just not feeling the usual routine, we talk about ways to stay consistent while mixing in new modes of training. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Grab my new ebook - Absolute Fat Loss: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-fat-loss   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle Fat Loss: Absolute Fat Loss   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, Derek and I dive into the mental health benefits of lifting weights. We talk about how training gives you more than just strength—it provides structure, stress relief, purpose, and a way to anchor your mindset when life feels chaotic. Whether you’ve used the gym to work through tough times or just feel better when you train, you’ll relate to this one. It’s not therapy, but it’s close—Iron Therapy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois https://www.prbreaker.com/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

-> Get 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code ABSTRENGHT50 at https://www.magicmind.com/abstrenght50   Athletic performance—and success in the weight room—comes down to four key components: physical, technical, tactical, and psychological. Miss the mark on any one of these, and you’re leaving results on the table. The trouble is that most lifters focus heavily on the physical while often ignoring the mental side entirely. That’s a mistake. In this podcast, I focus on the psychological side of strength training—what mental training is, how to implement it, and the real impact it can have on performance. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/     Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT