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.

Ep. 233: How to Build Stronger Legs *Without* More Leg Training

September 11, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna build stronger legs WITHOUT more and more leg work? It can indeed be done, friendo. And the way just might surprise you. Listen in to this riveting episode as I dish on my mad methods (which were not pioneered by me, unfortunately, but by…

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Wanna build stronger legs WITHOUT more and more leg work?

It can indeed be done, friendo. And the way just might surprise you.

Listen in to this riveting episode as I dish on my mad methods (which were not pioneered by me, unfortunately, but by folks much smarter than me from years past) and put these tactics to the test.

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Ep. 232: 3 Barely Known (But Bona Fide Badazz) Bodyweight Moves

September 10, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Need to spice up your routine? Sure you do, we all need it every now and then. But how are you gonna spice things up with the bland exercises you've been doing? Instead, pick out a few drills you've very possibly never done before and…

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Need to spice up your routine? Sure you do, we all need it every now and then. But how are you gonna spice things up with the bland exercises you’ve been doing?

Instead, pick out a few drills you’ve very possibly never done before and get started on the path to greatness.

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Ep. 231: Avoid *This* Common Training Mistake and Speed Up Your Gains

September 9, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Just as important as good technique is good programming- and the road to good programming is avoiding many of the obvious pitfalls and road blocks that present themselves along your path – namely spending too much time working out, which is just plain impractical for…

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Just as important as good technique is good programming- and the road to good programming is avoiding many of the obvious pitfalls and road blocks that present themselves along your path – namely spending too much time working out, which is just plain impractical for most.

This episode will show you one easy way to avoid that.

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Ep. 230: A Tough-as-Nails, 21 minute Kettlebell/Bodyweight Workout

September 8, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this fine episode I dish on a workout that you can do if you're in a time crunch that will hit every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine in no time flat (well, 21 minutes to be precise). Here it is:…

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On this fine episode I dish on a workout that you can do if you’re in a time crunch that will hit every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine in no time flat (well, 21 minutes to be precise).

Here it is:

Kettlebell: — 5 snatches — 3 single-side front squats — 1 military press to Turkish Get Down Repeat on the other side

Calisthenics— 5 arched scap pull to pullup — 3 step ups per leg — 1 slow pike pushup

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Ep. 229: 3 Tips to Make Your Kettlebell Snatch Easier

September 7, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Kettlebell snatch gotcha down? Hitting more plateaus than PRs? Then the 3 tips contained in this-here episode just might be what the doctor ordered. To see them all in action, check out this handy-dandy video here: https://youtu.be/-QClo5Ke6Us

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Kettlebell snatch gotcha down? Hitting more plateaus than PRs? Then the 3 tips contained in this-here episode just might be what the doctor ordered.

To see them all in action, check out this handy-dandy video here: https://youtu.be/-QClo5Ke6Us

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Ep. 228: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Josh Boccechiamp on going from 'Dad Bod' to 'Chad Bod'

September 6, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Josh Boccechiamp, an online student of mine who sought out my training guidance to help him restore his lost strength and physical function. When we first started working together he could barely even put both arms over his head….

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I’m joined on this episode by Josh Boccechiamp, an online student of mine who sought out my training guidance to help him restore his lost strength and physical function. When we first started working together he could barely even put both arms over his head. Now, he is pressing double 32 kg (70 lb) kettlebells with ease, doing handstand pushups, weighted pullups, heavy front squats, and setting the example for his children that he’s always wanted to. Listen in to his riveting story and you may well be inspired to take new and decisive action in your own life as well!

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Ep. 227: A Potent (& Simple) Old-School Workout for Faster Strength Gains

September 5, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna get old school strong WITHOUT having to change your career to that of an old-time strongman? Well, you're in luck: this episode dishes a bit on how to do exactly that. Give the workout a try and let me know how you like it.

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Wanna get old school strong WITHOUT having to change your career to that of an old-time strongman?

Well, you’re in luck: this episode dishes a bit on how to do exactly that. Give the workout a try and let me know how you like it.

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Ep. 226: The 2nd Most Effective Ways to 'Stack' Kettlebells & Bodyweight

September 4, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ever wanted to know how you can "stack" your kettlebell and calisthenics training in a way that allows you to potentially make faster gains in less time? This episode aims to show you just one of my wily ways for doing exactly that.

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Ever wanted to know how you can “stack” your kettlebell and calisthenics training in a way that allows you to potentially make faster gains in less time? This episode aims to show you just one of my wily ways for doing exactly that.

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Ep. 225: 2 of the Finest Exercises You (Probably) Don't Even Know About

September 3, 2022

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Ep. 224: Friday Fit Tip: Use 'Jerky Ladders' for Faster Gains

September 2, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com One of the finest ways to get in top shape is to figure out how to do more work in less time while STILL remaining relatively fresh. A great way to do this is with Jerky Ladders, which I describe in great detail here.

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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

One of the finest ways to get in top shape is to figure out how to do more work in less time while STILL remaining relatively fresh.

A great way to do this is with Jerky Ladders, which I describe in great detail here.

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