The Hammer Cast

The Hammer Cast

Real strength. No fluff. 514 episodes.

514 episodes and counting. Every week, Aleks sits down with some of the strongest, most experienced coaches and athletes on the planet to bring you no-nonsense training knowledge you can use today.

BONUS EP. #4: The Story of Abraham

December 25, 2022

It's been a long time since I've done a bonus episode on a topic that interests me outside of fitness (and believe you me, there are many!) so I thought I would give some of my stream-of-consciousness thoughts on the story of the Hebrew Patriarch Abraham, and some of the hidden and interesting insights I've…

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It’s been a long time since I’ve done a bonus episode on a topic that interests me outside of fitness (and believe you me, there are many!) so I thought I would give some of my stream-of-consciousness thoughts on the story of the Hebrew Patriarch Abraham, and some of the hidden and interesting insights I’ve gleaned from re-reading about his history-changing life in the Book of Genesis. Listen in and enjoy.

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Ep. 337: How to Build Up to Your 1st Pull-up

December 24, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm a big fan of pull-ups. Always have been, in fact — at least as far back as my interest in physical fitness went. Maybe you are too. But how do you get to your first pullup if you can't do ANY pullups right now?…

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I’m a big fan of pull-ups. Always have been, in fact — at least as far back as my interest in physical fitness went. Maybe you are too. But how do you get to your first pullup if you can’t do ANY pullups right now?

I dish on some of my hard-won secrets in this fine episode. Tune in and enjoy. And if you DID enjoy it, be sure to share it around far and wide.

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Ep. 336: #1 Most Overlooked Double Kettlebell Move for Stronger Pressing

December 23, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There are two major trends in the way people train (from my observations) 1) Those who seek endless variety (i.e. they need to be entertained) 2) Those who never change up their workouts The first group never gets good results because they never stay in…

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Ep. 335: Pat Flynn on Why You Should STOP Working Out Like Fitness Influencers

December 22, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fine episode by none other than my friend Pat Flynn – author of best-selling books, purveyor of bona fide badazz fitness information, and definitely not a fitness influencer. In this episode we talk about why you should not work out like…

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I’m joined on this fine episode by none other than my friend Pat Flynn – author of best-selling books, purveyor of bona fide badazz fitness information, and definitely not a fitness influencer. In this episode we talk about why you should not work out like the flashy entertainment-based fitness types out there, and what you SHOULD be doing instead. Be sure to check Pat out at every platform where influencers lurk AND grab his 101 Kettlebell Workouts ebook at http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

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Ep. 334: Why Your Favorite Exercises Might Be Making You WEAKER

December 21, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Functional fitness expert Paul Chek has described pattern overload as when you perform a movement so much that it basically becomes like poison to your body. That "poison" might manifest itself as pain (such as an overuse injury), or it might just manifest itself as…

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Functional fitness expert Paul Chek has described pattern overload as when you perform a movement so much that it basically becomes like poison to your body. That “poison” might manifest itself as pain (such as an overuse injury), or it might just manifest itself as your body getting weaker at the movement.

In either case, it’s not cool.

It also might be the reason why you seem to be actually getting WEAKER rather than stronger from your training.

The solution?

Well, I dive deep into that in this very episode. Dig in!

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Ep. 333: Kettlebell & Karate Mom Heather Tymensen on Crushing Weakness at ANY Age

December 20, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined by Heather Tymensen: a busy mom, career woman, and bona fide Hammer Head (my affectionate nickname for my followers who do my programs and challenges). We talk about her early years, how she got into training in later life,…

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On this episode I am joined by Heather Tymensen: a busy mom, career woman, and bona fide Hammer Head (my affectionate nickname for my followers who do my programs and challenges). We talk about her early years, how she got into training in later life, and how my programs and challenges have helped her not only transform her strength, but also put her karate sparring partners on notice. Tune in and enjoy.

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Ep. 332: How to Go from "Perpetual Beginner" to "Epic Winner" in Your Fitness

December 19, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com That time of year is coming again: that's right, the New Year. And right about now everyone is thinking about their New Year's Resolutions, what they're gonna do to get in shape, and so on and so forth. So I'm gonna help you out and…

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That time of year is coming again: that’s right, the New Year. And right about now everyone is thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions, what they’re gonna do to get in shape, and so on and so forth. So I’m gonna help you out and give you some advice of my own that should help you no matter WHAT your New Year’s Resolution may be. Tune in and geek out.

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Ep. 331: Worst. Fitness Advice. EVER.

December 18, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Like it or not, the fitness world is replete with some good advice and lots of terrible advice. Perhaps not surprisingly, most of the terrible advice seems to proliferate most quickly. Thankfully, this podcast will only have some top-notch, grade A fitness advice. Tune in…

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Like it or not, the fitness world is replete with some good advice and lots of terrible advice. Perhaps not surprisingly, most of the terrible advice seems to proliferate most quickly.

Thankfully, this podcast will only have some top-notch, grade A fitness advice. Tune in and tune OUT of all that other crap floating along social media.

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Ep. 330: #1 Bodyweight Move for Stronger Chest and Triceps

December 17, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I've been in the kettlebell world long enough to know that there's only one type of press anyone gives two hoots about: the military press. And you know what? Military pressing *is* great! I like it a lot. But unless you want serious gaps in…

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I’ve been in the kettlebell world long enough to know that there’s only one type of press anyone gives two hoots about: the military press. And you know what? Military pressing *is* great! I like it a lot. But unless you want serious gaps in your strength and pain-filled shoulders, eventually you’re going to have to press in a few other directions.

Which directions?

Well, tune the frick in and find out.

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Ep. 329: The '3-Speed' Kettlebell Method

December 16, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'll never forget the first time I came in contact with what I know call the 3-Speed Kettlebell Method. It wasn't called that by anyone else, but rather it's a name I derived from what I consider kettlebell training's "3 speeds". Listen in and I'll…

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I’ll never forget the first time I came in contact with what I know call the 3-Speed Kettlebell Method. It wasn’t called that by anyone else, but rather it’s a name I derived from what I consider kettlebell training’s “3 speeds”. Listen in and I’ll tell you all about it, friendo.

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