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. 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.
Ep. 181: The 'Fab 4' Double Kettlebell Moves for Muscle and Strength
July 21, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna pack on some strength AND muscle? Of course you do. You don't need a huge list of exercises, but rather a skeleton crew of tried-and-true double kettlebell moves will do the trick. I dish on my favorites – the Fab 4 – in this…
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Wanna pack on some strength AND muscle? Of course you do.
You don’t need a huge list of exercises, but rather a skeleton crew of tried-and-true double kettlebell moves will do the trick. I dish on my favorites – the Fab 4 – in this episode.
Ep. 180: The Coolest Kettlebell Drill You've (Probably) Never Done
July 20, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ain't no two ways about it, friendo: the kettlebell is one of the most dynamic and interesting implements for strength around. But did you know there are still probably a boatload of drills you've never even heard of, let alone tried? In my humble (but…
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Ain’t no two ways about it, friendo: the kettlebell is one of the most dynamic and interesting implements for strength around.
But did you know there are still probably a boatload of drills you’ve never even heard of, let alone tried?
In my humble (but correct) opinion, the one I describe in this episode should be high on your list. Give it a go and let me know how you like it.
Ep. 179: 'Skyrocket' Your Strength with The "Advanced Basics"
July 19, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I know, I know, "The basics" doesn't exactly sound like a lot of fun when it comes to your training; everybody wants to do cool, ninja stuff. But what if I told you that the KEY to that cool ninja stuff was found not just…
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I know, I know, “The basics” doesn’t exactly sound like a lot of fun when it comes to your training; everybody wants to do cool, ninja stuff.
But what if I told you that the KEY to that cool ninja stuff was found not just in the basics, but in the ADVANCED basics?
Listen to why on this episode
Ep. 178: The 'Roman Soldier Drill' for Brute Strength and Physical Resilience
July 18, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the ancient world, the Roman legions were the most feared army on planet earth. Not only were they strong beyond belief, but their conditioning was off the charts. How did they get so powerful? There is one movement in particular that they did day…
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In the ancient world, the Roman legions were the most feared army on planet earth. Not only were they strong beyond belief, but their conditioning was off the charts.
How did they get so powerful?
There is one movement in particular that they did day in and day out that helped build this real-world strength and conditioning – one that you can easily start doing in your living room.
Tune in and find out what it is!
Ep. 177: Momentum Beats Motivation
July 17, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Anchoring your success on motivation is basically like saying "I have to be in a good mood before I can take action". That's pretty no bueno if you ask me! A better approach is fixating on momentum as a means of succeeding. I dish on…
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Anchoring your success on motivation is basically like saying “I have to be in a good mood before I can take action”. That’s pretty no bueno if you ask me!
A better approach is fixating on momentum as a means of succeeding. I dish on why in this episode.