The Absolute Strength Podcast

The Absolute Strength Podcast

The Absolute Strength Podcast is for guys who want to look good, lift heavy, and still move like an athlete. Hosted by author, coach, and powerlifter Kyle Hunt, this show blends old-school grit with modern training strategies to help you build muscle, stay strong, and perform inside and outside the gym. Each week features a mix of solo episodes, expert interviews, and unfiltered conversations about training, nutrition, mindset, and the realities of chasing strength while juggling real life. New episodes every week. Business inquiries: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com

Episodes

January 30, 2026 62 mins

In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Smoot to revisit several classic topics pulled from old articles he wrote on my website.

We talk about whether static stretching is actually overrated, why progression still matters most for results, why not everyone needs to track their food, and how to think about cardio for fat loss.

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In this Q&A, Derek and I break down how to stay strong and in shape without living in the gym. We talk about what to prioritize when time is limited, how to rebuild your relationship with training when it starts to feel like a job, and how to adjust your standards as life gets fuller without feeling like you've quit on yourself.

 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Denovi to talk about powerlifting longevity, the importance of building muscle

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In this episode, I'm joined by the CEO of RP Strength, Nick Shaw.

 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Dickson to dig into his powerlifting journey through repeated injuries and the long road back from them. We talk about how he rehabbed and rebuilt his body, the prehab and training decisions he uses now to stay healthy, and what it was...

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December 19, 2025 87 mins

In this episode, Derek and I look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026. 

 

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In this episode, I sit down with Martha Salaya and dig into her shift from powerlifting to the wellness bodybuilding division. We talk about why she stepped away from chasing numbers, how she rebuilt her training and mindset for a sport that demands a completely different approach, and what

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In this episode, I talk with Nick Smoot.

 

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In this episode, Derek and I dig into real questions from listeners who are trying to make progress while dealing with normal life. We talk about why so many lifters stall on the bench around 185, how to survive early-morning training without feeling like a zombie, and what to do if

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Rusin to break down what it really takes to lift for a lifetime. We cover smart exercise selection, how to train around pain, practical mobility work, and what an effective warm-up actually...

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In this episode, Derek and I break down the differences between percentages, RPE, and RIR, and how each one actually fits into smart programming. We talk about when percentage-based work makes sense, why autoregulation matters, and how to use all three methods together without turning your training into something ...

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Nick Smoot to catch up and talk training, life, and everything in between. We dive into his recent transition to hybrid training — how he's balancing strength, endurance, and everyday life, and what he's learned along the way.

 

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In this Q&A episode, Derek and I answer listener questions about training, motivation, and longevity in the gym. We talk about how to push intensity without constantly feeling beat up, what we'd do differently if we could restart our powerlifting careers, and whether it's

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Alex Viada has been discussing hybrid training for over a decade, long before it gained popularity on social media. In this conversation, we explore what's fueling the hybrid training boom, how his thinking has evolved with experience, and why most people still misunderstand what hybrid training really is.

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The term "science-based" gets thrown around a lot in fitness, but most people using it don't actually

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October 10, 2025 79 mins

In this episode, Derek and I talk about how the fitness industry lost its way. What used to be about sharing knowledge, learning from experience, and helping people improve has turned into a game of algorithms, trends, and hot takes. We break down what changed, why authenticity still matters, and how to bring the focus back to real training and results.

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In this week's Q&A, Derek and I sit down to tackle some fun and thought-provoking questions from the listeners. We dig into how to really know if you're training hard enough, the biggest

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In this episode, I catch up with my longtime friend Nick Smoot. We look back on the early Hunt Fitness days, what it was like for him to be my protégé, and how he became one of the first wave of online coaches. It's mostly two friends swapping stories, but there are plenty of nuggets

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt McLeod to talk about taking risks, building deeper relationships, and stepping into the unknown. We dive into the power of big swings, how to embrace discomfort as a path to growth, and what it really means to live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

 

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In this episode, Derek and I rate more fitness topics as overrated or underrated.

 

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