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. 121: Kettlebells & Calisthenics at the Speed of Life
May 22, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com If you're a busy human (and I'm guessing you probably are) about the last thing you have time for is long, drawn-out workouts. Put to good use this simple (and highly effective) tactic to knock out more work in less time and spike your gains…
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If you’re a busy human (and I’m guessing you probably are) about the last thing you have time for is long, drawn-out workouts.
Put to good use this simple (and highly effective) tactic to knock out more work in less time and spike your gains through the roof in the process.
Ep. 120: The Bond Girl Secret to Light Speed Kettlebell and Bodyweight Strength Gains
May 21, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com In the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, there is a great (almost hidden) gem about the value of training with the right people in order to maximize your strength and conditioning. Blink and you might miss it, but fear not: I've got…
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In the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, there is a great (almost hidden) gem about the value of training with the right people in order to maximize your strength and conditioning. Blink and you might miss it, but fear not: I’ve got the rundown right here for you.
Ep. 119: The Case for High Reps
May 20, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I know you've been told that high reps are stupid and won't get you stronger. But verily I say unto thee: that is some BS. I explain why in this episode (which you should definitely share with your friends, WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)
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I know you’ve been told that high reps are stupid and won’t get you stronger. But verily I say unto thee: that is some BS. I explain why in this episode (which you should definitely share with your friends, WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)
Ep. 118: Why Women Can't Do Pullups
May 19, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There's a claim in the fitness world – even backed up by the New York Times – that women simply can't do pullups. But is this REALLY true? I dive into this topic in detail – including my own experience training women – in this…
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There’s a claim in the fitness world – even backed up by the New York Times – that women simply can’t do pullups.
But is this REALLY true?
I dive into this topic in detail – including my own experience training women – in this epic episode
Ep. 117: Bruce Lee's #1 Secret to Bulletproof Abs
May 19, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Want a sleek set of Bruce Lee-style abs? Put down the silly ab machines and start putting your abs to the REAL test: defying gravity with no BS calisthenics!
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Want a sleek set of Bruce Lee-style abs? Put down the silly ab machines and start putting your abs to the REAL test: defying gravity with no BS calisthenics!
Ep. 116: An Old-School Secret to Crushing Weakness Like Conan Crushed His Enemies
May 17, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Fact: physical weakness has swept across the land. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can make incredible strength gains by tackling one major problem – your grip strength – and start making radical changes to your full-body strength in the process. This…
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Fact: physical weakness has swept across the land. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
You can make incredible strength gains by tackling one major problem – your grip strength – and start making radical changes to your full-body strength in the process. This episode will show you how.
Ep. 115: Why Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes
May 16, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but it's true: when it comes to using kettlebells to build your glutes, there are far better options than kettlebell swings. Check out this article for details: Why Kettlebell Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes |…
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I’m sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but it’s true: when it comes to using kettlebells to build your glutes, there are far better options than kettlebell swings.
Check out this article for details: Why Kettlebell Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium
Ep. 114: Resurrect Resilient Shoulders With 1 Inventive Gymnastic Ring Drill
May 16, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Ain't no two ways about it, friend: our shoulders can be pretty easily busted up. And while I can't promise you this will fix them up 100%, I CAN say that they've help me help both myself and others in making sure that everything works…
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Ain’t no two ways about it, friend: our shoulders can be pretty easily busted up. And while I can’t promise you this will fix them up 100%, I CAN say that they’ve help me help both myself and others in making sure that everything works the way it’s supposed to.
Special thanks to former gymnast and Master SFG instructor Mark Reifkind for introducing me to these.
Ep. 113: There's More to Training than Swings & Get Ups
May 15, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com As much as you may have been told – and really REALLY want to believe – that swings and Get Ups are the best possible workout you can do, I can assure you: you will get a LOT stronger if you expand your horizons. On…
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Ep. 112: Skip These Bodyweight Exercises Like Santa Skips Naughty Kids' Houses
May 14, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I hold this truth to be self-evident that NOT all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Yes, that's right, there are some that are just better than others. I explain which ones in this episode.
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I hold this truth to be self-evident that NOT all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Yes, that’s right, there are some that are just better than others. I explain which ones in this episode.