Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFitness Culture: Then vs. Now
Episode 523
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, a…
4 months ago
Eric Helms - Best Practices in Natural Bodybuilding
Episode 522
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…
4 months, 1 week ago
Training Around Injuries + Q&A
Episode 521
In this episode, Derek and I discuss how to train around nagging injuries and answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
Science Based Lifting is Broken
Episode 520
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!
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Barbell Training is Still the Gold Standard for Strength & Size
Episode 519
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 t…
5 months ago
The Natty or Not Debate
Episode 518
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 sp…
5 months, 1 week ago
Should We Revisit What to Eat Before, During & After Workouts?
Episode 517
Is workout nutrition still worth obsessing over? For a while, it was treated like gospel—pre-workout meals, intra carbs, post-workout shakes. Then th…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Only 10 Exercises You Need [Q&A]
Episode 516
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…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Old School Bodybuilding Training Still Works
Episode 515
In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the muscle-building philosophies that defined mid-2000s bodybuilding—programs like Max-OT, DoggCrapp Tr…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
When to Break the Fitness Rules (And When to Follow Them)
Episode 514
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 actua…
5 months, 4 weeks ago