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Beach season is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing. Well, two things. The first is that you’re going to be scantily clad. And the second is that you’re going to want to look good while barely dressed.

Strength coach Dan John has jokingly remarked that people who say they want to look good with no shirt on are often the ones you can’t even tell work out unless they don’t have a shirt on. An admittedly snarky observation, but he’s got a valid point.

One of the best ways to look like you work out — with or without a shirt on — is by having a big, powerful back.

Pullups will getcha there, but another, even more fundamental move will get you to more pullups. Let’s all listen in and found out WTF I’m talking about, shall we?

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I’m joined on this fine episode by my one-time colleague and long-time Hammer Head (i.e. follower of my training philosophy) Mark Reinke: a high-level trainer in a chain of gyms based out of the East Coast who has since transitioned into a job in the corporate world.

On this episode we talk about how the he stays jacked and fit despite his new and busy schedule- and how my programs have helped him do that.

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Without a doubt, when it comes to kettlebell training, a heavy military press is the peak of achievement for most people.

It signals that you are a serious trainee, that you have put in a lot of effort, and that you deserve all those jealous stares you’re getting from strangers as they watch you hoist heavy kettlebells aloft in your yard or at the nearby park.

But a lot of people never reach that peak and are instead forever mired in a purgatory of handling light to moderate weights.

What gives?

Well, keep this in mind: a good peak is only as strong as its base. And what you might need is some more MUSCLE, pal.

This episode dishes on 3 of my favorite kettlebell moves for doing exactly that.

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I’m joined on this episode once more by the great and powerful John Brookfield – creator of the Battling Ropes system, trainer to high-performing athletes and regular folks alike, and all-around fitness industry innovator.

On this episode we talk about one of his best-kept secrets: the Wall System.

A system of training he developed years ago and has kept largely under wraps, both John and I joined forces recently to put together a course, The Swift and the Strong, to show you how to combine his unique and high-yield wall drills with your favorite kettlebell drills to build the ultimate strength and conditioning program.

We talk at length about it in this can’t-miss episode.

Check John out online at https://swiftnstrong.com/

On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it’s just 9 minutes long, and it’s designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it’s free. How free? I’m talkin’ freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

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At some point or another, we all have to ask the tough questions in life.

• Mountains or Beach?
• Boxers or Briefs?
• The Rolling Stones or the Beatles?

Some of these are conundrums with no easy answer (except for the Stones vs. Beatles. The Stones win hands down any dayum day of the week).

Other questions are a bit easier, such as:

“Can you really get objectively strong just using bodyweight exercises? Or can you only build general fitness?”

I reveal all in this episode.

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On this episode Al and Aleks natter on about the ups and downs of a career in fitness. Is it worth it? How do you REALLY get ahead as a fitness trainer? Listen in and find out!

And be sure to check Al out online at http://www.alkavadlo.com

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There comes a time when we all must ask tough questions:

• Where do we come from and where are we going?
• What is the meaning of life?
• Who are you and how did you get into my house?

For some questions, there are no easy answers. Others, however, are a tad easier to answer.

One that gets asked more and more these days is:

“Do I really NEED a personal trainer?”

The answer to that — like most things in this field — is…

Well, I’ll tell you all about it in this episode!

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One of the criticisms I often hear about calisthenics training is “you can’t strengthen your legs with your bodyweight only”.

To be fair, I’ll say the criticism is half true.

Ultimately I think that you DO need added weight to build your legs up to their full strength potential, BUT you can absolutely get a dynamite strength workout in with just your bodyweight alone.

The 3 moves profiled in this episode can give your legs just the boost they need.

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“Are high reps any good for strength training?”

A mighty fine question indeed.

The short answer is “hell yes”. They’re actually a must, in my correct opinion. This is for a variety of reasons, which – surprise of surprises – I actually cover in depth in this episode.

Listen, enjoy, and apply.