• Genetics vs. Hard Work: Which One Really Matters for Strength? [Q&A]
    Jan 17 2025

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer a variety of listener questions. We dive into topics like workout efficiency, balancing intensity and volume, the benefits of saunas and steam rooms, the role of genetics in strength and muscle building, and the recent pushback against evidence-based lifting. Tune in for practical advice, and stay for the endless banter. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    Questions on the show:

    1. If a routine calls for four sets of 10 reps on something like an Incline press or cable chest flies, and instead, since you want to make your workout shorter, you do one set of 10, then wait 15 to 30 seconds and do three sets of whatever you can get but still around failure, is that as effective for muscle growth as doing one set of 10, then waiting two minutes and repeating until all four sets are done?
    2. I know you guys talk a lot about training close to failure, but how do you balance pushing hard on big compound lifts, lifts, specifically squats and deadlifts, staying safe and avoiding injury?
    3. What’s your take on saunas and steam rooms? Do you think the cardiovascular and respiratory health benefits make them a valuable addition to a routine?
    4. How much do genetics really matter for building muscle and gaining strength? I hear mixed opinions - some people say they’re everything, while others say hard work beats genetics every time.
    5. Why do you think there has been more pushback lately to evidence-based lifting and the scientific lifting community?

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • The Hierarchy of Training and Nutrition Success
    Jan 10 2025

    In this episode of The Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I dive into the hierarchy of training and nutrition importance, breaking down the layers of success. It’s a valuable refresher to help you focus on what truly matters and what actually drives progress. We also challenge the noise on social media, where the spotlight often shines on the least important aspects of nutrition and training. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Can You Pass These 5 Fitness Tests? | 2025 Absolute Strength Challenge
    Jan 3 2025

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss 5 fitness tests we think everyone should be able to do. We are calling it the 2025 Absolute Strength Podcast Challenge. Can you pass the test? Listen to the episode to find out what they are. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • How to Reach Your Goals in 2025
    Dec 20 2024

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss how to crush your goals in 2025. Just setting New Year's resolutions is not enough. You need systems in place to achieve them. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • The Consistency Diet – A Simple Way to Always Be on the Plan
    Dec 18 2024

    I’ve been searching high and low for nutrition secrets for decades. At first, it was a selfish pursuit. I was Ponce de Leon looking for the Fountain of Youth, except my quest was for the fountain of muscle gains and performance.

    Then, my search evolved. Over the years, as I coached hundreds of clients, one question emerged: Why is nutrition so difficult for most people? Exercise is not the biggest struggle; it’s diet, by far. There has to be a solution.

    It turns out there is only one nutrition secret—consistency. You can follow any diet you want—flexible dieting, low carb, low fat, intermittent fasting, paleo, Mediterranean—it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is your ability to stick to it. If you stick to it, it will work. If you can’t, it won’t.

    So, what’s the solution? It’s not perfect, but The Consistency Diet is my best answer.

    https://kylehuntfitness.com/the-consistency-diet-a-simple-way-to-always-be-on-the-plan/

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    58 mins
  • Major Fitness Topics of the Year and a Look Ahead to 2025
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the major fitness topics of the year and look ahead to 2025. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Lifting Heavy All Year, Flexible Dieting, and More [Q&A]
    Dec 6 2024

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I answer listeners' questions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    Questions on the show:

    1. I’ve been lifting heavy and focusing on powerlifting for a while now—do I need to mix in lighter phases either for better strength gains or for longevity, or can I keep pushing low reps year-round?
    2. What’s the easiest way to start tracking macros when you’re new to flexible dieting?
    3. When it comes to the deadlift, would you classify it more as a back exercise or a leg movement? Or, does it depend on your goals?
    4. What’s one mistake you’ve made as a coach or in your own training that really taught you something important?
    5. Hey guys, love the show. My girlfriend wants me to help her get into lifting. However, she has never set foot in a gym before. My question is, how can I help a beginner start their fitness journey without making it feel too overwhelming?
    6. I'm 43, and have been training pretty consistently for twenty years. I still enjoy going to the gym, but I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere. When progress slows down or feels nonexistent, how do you stay motivated and stick with it?

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Bodybuilding Is the Best Training for Life
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode of the Absolute Strength Podcast, Derek and I discuss the importance of finding goals that matter to you and why bodybuilding is the best training for longevity. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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    1 hr and 36 mins