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. 128: John Parker on beating burnout & conquering new strength with double kettlebells
May 29, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this episode by StrongFirst Elite instructor John Parker, a very strong and highly experienced trainer and athlete who chronicles his descent into burnout and his journey to rejuvenation and redemption – and the training system that was spawned from it all. Be…
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I’m joined on this episode by StrongFirst Elite instructor John Parker, a very strong and highly experienced trainer and athlete who chronicles his descent into burnout and his journey to rejuvenation and redemption – and the training system that was spawned from it all. Be sure to follow him on substack StrengthAxis | John Parker | Substack
And on Instagram: John Parker (@johnparker__) • Instagram photos and videos
Ep. 127: The Most Pervasive & Pernicious Myth in All of Fitness
May 28, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com On this episode I dive into probably the BIGGEST fitness myth of them all – a myth so massive it also rears its ugly head in other fields and disciplines as well – maybe even yours. Tune in as I dispell this falsehood and replace…
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On this episode I dive into probably the BIGGEST fitness myth of them all – a myth so massive it also rears its ugly head in other fields and disciplines as well – maybe even yours.
Tune in as I dispell this falsehood and replace it with a delightful nugget of truth
Ep. 126: Mark Shropshire on Original Strength Performance
May 27, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this podcast by Mark Shropshire, one of the big brains behind OS Performance. We discuss his origin story, how he discovered OS, and how he along with Tim Anderson and Chip Morton helped revolutionize Original Strength for athletes
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I’m joined on this podcast by Mark Shropshire, one of the big brains behind OS Performance. We discuss his origin story, how he discovered OS, and how he along with Tim Anderson and Chip Morton helped revolutionize Original Strength for athletes
Ep. 125: "Single-Arm Exercises Are Stupid"
May 26, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com A certain fitness guru has made the claim that "single-arm exercises are stupid". But is that really true? I dispell this myth while being rather witty in the process.
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A certain fitness guru has made the claim that “single-arm exercises are stupid”. But is that really true? I dispell this myth while being rather witty in the process.
Ep. 124: #1 Kettlebell Press "They" Don't Want You to Know About
May 25, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There is arguably no piece of strength equipment more versatile than the kettlebell. So why are we encouraged to AVOID its versatility and stick with only a select few "approved" movements? There are some great moves that you'll see practiced quite often in the world…
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There is arguably no piece of strength equipment more versatile than the kettlebell. So why are we encouraged to AVOID its versatility and stick with only a select few “approved” movements?
There are some great moves that you’ll see practiced quite often in the world of weightlifting, bodybuilding, etc. that also work super well with kettlebells. A great example of that is the incline press, which you can check out here: https://youtube.com/shorts/JxVustV6uv4?feature=share
Ep. 123: Dr. Jim Madden on Losing 100 lbs & Getting Stronger Than Ever
May 24, 2022
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Jim Madden – an online student of mine in his late 40s who set a mighty lofty goal for himself: to absolutely own a 40 kg (88 lb) one-arm military press on either arm. In this episode we…
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I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Jim Madden – an online student of mine in his late 40s who set a mighty lofty goal for himself: to absolutely own a 40 kg (88 lb) one-arm military press on either arm. In this episode we chronicle his journey to losing 100 lbs, talk about how he discovered the kettlebell, and dive into how he got stronger and fitter at a lighter bodyweight and at age 48 than ever before.
Ep. 122: Thou Shalt Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Thy Progress
May 23, 2022
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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)