The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Farr, also known as Silent Mike. This podcast was a lot of fun! Topics of the Show: - The story behind why we were standing outside a Columbus Ohio bar in the freezing cold watching McGregor vs Diaz. - How Mike found powerlifting. - The benefits of using good equipment. - Why fitness and powerlifting is on the rise. - Would being in the olympics even benefit powerlifting? - How genetics play a bigger part than we sometimes realize. - Mike's plans for 2017 And more... Connect with Silent Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SilentMike95 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ Connect with Kyle: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/huntfitnesstv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntfitness/ Show Notes: http://kylehuntfitness.com/ Get Strong now! http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

In this episode, I sit down with strength and conditioning coach Pete Bommarito. This was a fascinating discussion on how to train NFL athletes. Pete is the owner of Bommaritio Performance. His company has trained some of the BEST athletes in the world. His client list reads like a NFL Pro Bowl roster - Leveon Bell, Lesean McCoy, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, Tyrod Taylor, Rob Gronkowski, Von Miller, the list goes on! In the show we talked about: - The NFL draft prep process. - How his company handles every aspect of combine prep - the training, nutrition, supplementation, mindset work as well as the logistics - housing, transportation, etc. - The yearly periodization plan for a NFL veteran to peak for mini camp, training camp, and the end of the season. - The ratio of weight room work vs field work. - What role do olympic lifts play in their training? - The top techniques to get athletes faster. - Who was the fastest and strongest athletes he has ever worked with? - Why did he recommend Leveon Bell lose weight? - What are the best resources for strength and conditioning information? - How to become a strength coach that works with pro athletes? - Why the entrepreneur mindset is essential for a strength coach. Find more information about Pete and Bommarito Performance at: http://bommaritoperformance.com/ For the show notes visit Hunt Fitness at http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ This episode is brought to you by my best selling ebook, Absolute Strength. Get Strong Now: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

In this episode, I sit down with Matty Fusaro. This episode was a lot of fun. I was hyped up for hours after we got done talking and I think you will be as well! Topics Include: - Flexible Dieting - How Matty went from an overweight, insecure teenager to a popular fitness YouTuber. - The business of fitness - The mistakes we made in the past...this was funny!!! - Common mistakes people make in their fitness journey - The current landscape of YouTube fitness. - Why the best investment is the investment in yourself. And more Check out Matty's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattyfusaro For the show notes, go to the Hunt Fitness website www.KyleHuntFitness.com

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Noriega one week out from the Arnold. Topics of the show: - Sean's big goal heading into the Arnold. - How training for baseball lead him to powerlifting. - Sean's step by step strategy for cutting weight leading up to a meet. - The first food he eats after stepping off the scale...you won't believe it! - The benefits of flexible dieting. - The benefits of using the RPE scale. And more... Follow Sean on Instagram: @hamstringpapi83 For show notes head over to the Hunt Fitness website: www.KyleHuntFitness.com This podcast is brought to you by my best selling ebook - Absolute Strength. Get Stronger Now --> kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength

In this episode, I take questions from my newsletter on a variety of topics! Sorry this episode is a few days late. I will make it up to you! Thank you so much for all the support and feedback! The podcast has been growing a ton lately! If you enjoy the show, please share it with ONE friend you think would enjoy it also! Questions: Q1, Nick - When should you cut your calories lower or add more cardio during a cut. Or which one should you try first? Q2, Cameron - How to get your meals/macros in when you have a busy schedule and aren't a big eater. Bulking Q3, Abigail - What kind of pre-workout would you recommend to use during meet prep for USAPL? Q4, What supplements do I recommend and not recommend? Q5, Don - How to go about reverse dieting? Macros to follow when reverse dieting and should refeeds be included until bmr is reached Q6, Jaime - What is your favorite physical feature about yourself? Your favorite non-physical quality about yourself? Q7, Sarah - I would love for you to talk about: How to build muscle as a female, how many rest days one should take a week, etc. for a female trying to add size! Q8, Kevin - In regards to programming, how often, or in what training blocks, do you prescribe heavy singles prior to volume work or is it something that you regularly program throughout the year? Q9, Isaac - Hey, Kyle wanted to ask if you have ever struggled with gaining weight (the mental part of it) after being lean Q10, Grambi - What's your favorite donut? lol and if you're not a donut fan, favorite cookie? favorite ice cream? For the show notes head over to the Hunt Fitness website http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ This podcast is brought to you by my best selling ebook - Absolute Strength Get Strong Now: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Johnny Brown and we talk about entrepreneurship, social media, and powerlifting. This is the first in-person guest podcast. During the show, we went through about a half a bottle of whiskey so the second half of the episode get's pretty interesting! Topics include: How a passion for online gaming became a business venture; How Johnny went from a gamer to powerlifter; When is the right time to start powerlifting; Training for strength vs. aesthetics; Meet PR's vs Gym PR's; What are the BEST social media platforms in 2017; At the end we opened the show up to questions from Instagram live. For show notes go to: www.KyleHuntFitness.com

In this episode, I talk with elite powerlifter Casey Williams. His best raw lifts to date on the platform are an 810 squat, 540 bench, and 738 deadlift with a 2088 total at 242 pounds with wraps. Topics we go over: - Why it's important to reach out for help. - The process of opening up a gym. - Searching for "more" when you have greatness in you. - Rehabbing injuries to get back on the platform. - The program he is on preparing for the Arnold. - Attempt selection. - Nutrition for powerlifting performance. And more... Follow Casey on Instagram: @thecaseywilliams For show notes head over to the Hunt Fitness site: www.KyleHuntFitness.com

In this episode, I sit down with natural pro bodybuilder Jeff Nippard. We had a great discussion on a wide range of topics. Some of what was discussed: - How Jeff went from the basketball hardwood to the bodybuilding stage - What is the relationship between building muscle and strength? - Is it beneficial to powerlift if your ultimate goal is to be the best bodybuilder? - Best way to improve each body part - Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, and Legs. and more! Check out Jeff's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard Sign up for the newsletter: www.KyleHuntFitness.com Follow Kyle: @HuntFitness on IG HuntFitnessTV on YouTube

In this episode, I answer your questions. The questions answered in the show: - How to start an IIFYM diet? - Top 5 books I would recommend to clients and friends? - Is online training still a good business idea? How would I do it if I was starting in 2017? - Thoughts on high protein non-traditional keto diets? Can you lose fat and build muscle with a keto approach? - What music do I listen to at the gym? - What are my thoughts on Prohormones? - Advice for a first time powerlifting meet. - What do I do to pump myself up at a powerlifting meet? - How long should you stay on a training program? As always, find the show notes at www.KyleHuntFitness.com

In this episode, I sit down with Bryce Lewis from The Strength Athlete. Bryce is an elite powerlifter in the USAPL. He is the 2016 USAPL 105kg National Champion. For the show notes go to www.KyleHuntFitness.com Topics of the Show: - How the quest to get better at volleyball lead Bryce to powerlifting. - What has he done differently the past couple years to dramatically increase his total? - The resources that were most beneficial when learning how to structure quality programming. - What is the best way to make weight for powerlifting? Are there any special tricks? - What unique aspects do each lift require for optimal results? (programming, assistance movements, technique cues, etc.) For more information about Bryce, check out his website: http://thestrengthathlete.com/ As always, this episode is brought to you by Hunt Fitness www.KyleHuntFitness.com