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Published: June 29, 2020, 10 a.m.

It has been said that there are two types of weightlifters in the world:

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On one hand, you have the people who just want to get as strong as possible\u2014\u201caesthetics\u201d be damned\u2014and on the other hand, you have the people who just want pretty physiques, even if it\u2019s all \u201cshow\u201d and little \u201cgo.\u201d

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I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019m somewhere in the middle\u2014I got into lifting to look better and that\u2019s still a major motivator, but I also enjoy training heavy and hard and knowing that all this flesh I\u2019ve added to my frame has some function, too. 

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This is why I\u2019ve advocated for a \u201cpowerbuilding\u201d style of training from the beginning of my evidence-based fitness journey, even if I wasn\u2019t familiar with the term at the time. 

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Basically, what we\u2019re talking about is blending strength training and bodybuilding in a way that allows us to gain considerable strength and muscle\u2014that delivers steak and sizzle.

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To help explain how powerbuilding works, I invited Kyle Hunt back onto the show. In case you\u2019re not familiar with Kyle, he\u2019s a competitive powerlifter, coach, author, and owner of Hunt Fitness, who\u2019s worked with hundreds of powerlifters and bodybuilders alike. He\u2019s also the host of The Absolute Strength Podcast, which I\u2019ve been a guest on.

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In this episode, Kyle and I discuss ...

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- What powerbuilding is

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- How a powerbuilding program differs from a traditional bodybuilding routine

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- Advanced training principles like daily undulating and linear periodization

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- SImple programming tips for creating a powerbuilding routine

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- And more \u2026

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So if any of that interests you and you want to combine powerlifting and bodybuilding into a single, unified routine, tune in!

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Timestamps:

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10:15 - How does a power building program differ from a traditional bodybuilding program? 

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15:03 - How many sets do you have to do to work up to that single?

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15:58 - Is this something that you do every week?

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27:01 - What is your preferred split? Is there a template you can give to the audience?

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28:17 - What are the exercise selections? How do those pair up with some of these rep ranges?

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29:51 - How do you track weekly volume? What\u2019s your recommendation?

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40:28 - Is there a pro and con assessment regarding this style of programming?

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Mentioned on The Show:

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Kyle Hunt\u2019s New Book (Strength Training for Beginners): https://amzn.to/3eunfxc

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Kyle Hunt\u2019s Website: www.KyleHuntFitness.com

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Kyle Hunt\u2019s YouTube: www.youtube.com/huntfitnesstv

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Kyle Hunt\u2019s Podcast: (Absolute Strength): https://goo.gl/sOj9x6

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Kyle Hunt\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntfitness/

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