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. 191: Improve Your Strength + Conditioning in 10 Short Minutes with This Inventive Workout
July 31, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com "Conditioning without strength is weak, and strength without conditioning is lame" – Albert Einstein (probably)
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“Conditioning without strength is weak, and strength without conditioning is lame” – Albert Einstein (probably)
Ep. 190: Dr. Mike Musselman on Original Strength for Superior Performance
July 30, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com My friend Dr. Mike Musselman returns to the show at long last, where he puts to bed some of the myths and mysteries of neck position in your strength training, how to use Original Strength to build superior physical performance, and much more.
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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com My friend Dr. Mike Musselman returns to the show at long last, where he puts to bed some of the myths and mysteries of neck position in your strength training, how to use Original Strength to build superior physical performance, and much more.
Ep. 189: A Dastardly Soviet Secret to Sneak Up on More Strength
July 29, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com The Soviets got a lot of things wrong: basic economics. Human flourishing. Not running out of food. The list is practically endless. But for a variety of uninteresting reasons, one thing they often got very right was strength training. And the tip I dish on…
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The Soviets got a lot of things wrong: basic economics. Human flourishing. Not running out of food. The list is practically endless.
But for a variety of uninteresting reasons, one thing they often got very right was strength training. And the tip I dish on in this episode is so head-slappingly simple, so undeniably potent, you’ll wonder how you never thought of it yourself. Take a listen and give it a shot in your own workouts.
Ep. 188: The Best Move(s) to Conquer New Levels of Strength
July 28, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna radically ramp up your strength to new heights? You're gonna wanna 'flip the script' on your current training – I'll explain exactly what that means and how to do it in this short but jam-packed episode.
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Wanna radically ramp up your strength to new heights?
You’re gonna wanna ‘flip the script’ on your current training – I’ll explain exactly what that means and how to do it in this short but jam-packed episode.
Ep. 187: A 19-Minute 'Strength Aerobics' Workout
July 27, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Love calisthenics? Love summer time? Love workouts that can be done outside in a small amount of time? Then you'll love this short but not-so-sweet workout designed to get you in, out, and STRONG in short order.
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Love calisthenics? Love summer time? Love workouts that can be done outside in a small amount of time? Then you’ll love this short but not-so-sweet workout designed to get you in, out, and STRONG in short order.
Ep. 186: A Classic Calisthenics Muscle-Building Workout
July 26, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the fitness world there's a thought experiment that goes a little something like this: "If you only had 15 minutes 2x per week to work out, what would you do?" Your answer will vary based on your wants and needs, but all things considered,…
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In the fitness world there’s a thought experiment that goes a little something like this:
“If you only had 15 minutes 2x per week to work out, what would you do?”
Your answer will vary based on your wants and needs, but all things considered, if building a classic upper body physique that is as strong as it looks is high on your agenda, this workout just might be what you’re looking for…
Ep. 185: How to Get Bigger and Stronger With Just One Kettlebell
July 26, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Big on ambition but short on equipment? Fear ye not, friend – this episode dives into how to build big strength with just one weenie-ish kettlebell.
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Big on ambition but short on equipment? Fear ye not, friend – this episode dives into how to build big strength with just one weenie-ish kettlebell.
Ep. 184: Squat Your Way to Upper Body Strength Gains
July 24, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Frustrated with your seemingly miniscule amount of upper body strength despite all your hard work? Your efforts MIGHT be better placed elsewhere – namely southward, where your ignored and untrained legs await the attention necessary to help you power up your entire body.
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Frustrated with your seemingly miniscule amount of upper body strength despite all your hard work?
Your efforts MIGHT be better placed elsewhere – namely southward, where your ignored and untrained legs await the attention necessary to help you power up your entire body.
Ep. 183: Rescue Your Shoulders and Lift Stronger With 2 Little-Known Drills
July 23, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Shoulders in need of some revitalization? Try out these two moves and see if you don't feel light years better with the hurryupness! https://youtu.be/mCQAXIYp5dM
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Shoulders in need of some revitalization? Try out these two moves and see if you don’t feel light years better with the hurryupness! https://youtu.be/mCQAXIYp5dM
Ep. 182: The Best Bodyweight-Only Workout on a Time Crunch
July 22, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ever been on an absolute roll with your training only to have one little change in your schedule or other circumstances throw a proverbial wrench in your progress? Don't worry – I've got you covered. In this episode I dish on a bodyweight-only workout I…
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Ever been on an absolute roll with your training only to have one little change in your schedule or other circumstances throw a proverbial wrench in your progress?
Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.
In this episode I dish on a bodyweight-only workout I did once while traveling and having far less time to work out that – once I was back to my bells – made EVERYTHING feel easier.