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. 111: Fix your 'Fugged Up' Shoulders w/ These 2 Moves

May 12, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Jacked-up shoulders: everyone's had 'em at some point, not everyone does something about it. Well, I'm bound and determined not to let your shoulders hold you back if at all possible. Let's see if these two moves can fix 'em up a bit, shall we?…

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Jacked-up shoulders: everyone’s had ’em at some point, not everyone does something about it.

Well, I’m bound and determined not to let your shoulders hold you back if at all possible. Let’s see if these two moves can fix ’em up a bit, shall we? For more details, check out this-here article: ‘Fugged Up’ Shoulders? These 2 Moves Just Might Fix That | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium

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Ep. 110: Strength Training *Safely* on a High-Mileage Body

May 12, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Let's face it: you've racked up a little mileage on your body by now. But don't worry, unlike a car, high mileage doesn't necessarily mean less value – it just means you've gotta commandeer your Soft Machine a little differently. I give you a couple…

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Let’s face it: you’ve racked up a little mileage on your body by now. But don’t worry, unlike a car, high mileage doesn’t necessarily mean less value – it just means you’ve gotta commandeer your Soft Machine a little differently. I give you a couple of majorly-helpful tips in this brief and bodacious episode.

Like what you hear? Snag yourself a FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here – www.9minutechallenge.com

And be sure to send this podcast to a friend or 10 if you think it might do someone else some good.

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks

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Ep. 109: The #1 Kettlebell Drill You've NEVER Done

May 10, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com When it comes to kettlebell exercises, few get as overlooked and underappreciated as the deadlift. And what a shame, too, since even at relatively light weights you'll be amazed at just how much strength and muscle you can build with a few essential (and avante…

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When it comes to kettlebell exercises, few get as overlooked and underappreciated as the deadlift. And what a shame, too, since even at relatively light weights you’ll be amazed at just how much strength and muscle you can build with a few essential (and avante garde) kettlebell deadlifts.

Check out this article for more details: The ‘athletic’ deadlift variation that builds raw lower body power | by Aleks Salkin | Medium

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Ep. 108: One Move to Turn Your 'Question Mark' Posture into an Exclamation Point

May 9, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com If you're like 90% of the people living in the Western world, odds are you're a little (or a lot) more sedentary than you oughta be – and that can wreak havoc on your posture, which can in turn wreak havoc on your strength. Fix…

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If you’re like 90% of the people living in the Western world, odds are you’re a little (or a lot) more sedentary than you oughta be – and that can wreak havoc on your posture, which can in turn wreak havoc on your strength.

Fix that ASAP with rocking (check out this quick video demo here: https://youtu.be/7pjffiqY_aI

And if you haven’t already, snag yourself a free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here! http://www.AleksSalkin.com

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Ep. 107: Jeff Sokol on the Transformative Power of Kettlebells

April 29, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com On this episode of the Hammer Cast I'm joined by legendary kettlebell instructor Jeff Sokol. We talk about his origin story, how he discovered the kettlebell, and the moment he finally decided to take the giant leap into a full-time career as a kettlebell coach….

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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com On this episode of the Hammer Cast I’m joined by legendary kettlebell instructor Jeff Sokol. We talk about his origin story, how he discovered the kettlebell, and the moment he finally decided to take the giant leap into a full-time career as a kettlebell coach. Follow Jeff online at SokolStrong.com and on Instagram at @Sokol Strong And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight challenge FREE right here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com

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Ep. 106: Ask Me Anything

April 25, 2022

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Got your own burning questions? Feel free to drop me a line and they just might get featured in the next Ask Me Anything! As a side note: If you like the full-body strength and conditioning this drill gives you, you just might like my…

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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Got your own burning questions? Feel free to drop me a line and they just might get featured in the next Ask Me Anything! As a side note: If you like the full-body strength and conditioning this drill gives you, you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge. As the name implies, it’s only 9 minutes a day, and it can be done in conjunction with your current workouts WITHOUT overloading you or interfering with your workload; it’s made to complement your workouts, NOT complicate them. Best of all, if you’re like most people, you’ll probably notice that it actually enhances your training rather than wearing you down. Don’t believe me? Put it to the test yourself – check it out at http://www.AleksSalkin.com and reap the rewards. Have fun and happy training!

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Ep. 105: Scott Stevens on Martial Arts, Kettlebells, and Becoming Life-Long Strong

April 15, 2022

I'm joined on this podcast by my very own kettlebell coach Scott Stevens! In this episode we reminisce about my early days in the kettlebell world, Scott's "origin story", his journey from Tae Kwon Do badass to kettlebell kung fu legend, and everything in between. Be sure to check him out online at www.OmahaEliteKettlebell.com Also,…

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I’m joined on this podcast by my very own kettlebell coach Scott Stevens!

In this episode we reminisce about my early days in the kettlebell world, Scott’s “origin story”, his journey from Tae Kwon Do badass to kettlebell kung fu legend, and everything in between.

Be sure to check him out online at www.OmahaEliteKettlebell.com

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to snag yourself a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

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Ep. 104: Levi Markwardt on becoming Harder to Kill

April 12, 2022

On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com – We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major…

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On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com – We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major shift in his approach to life, leading him to become one of the most dynamic kettlebell instructors of our age. Tune in – you won’t wanna miss this one! and if you haven’t already, be sure you snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

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Ep. 103: Pat Flynn on becoming a lean, mean machine

April 10, 2022

On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that – on some level – interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc. Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com And if you haven't already, be sure to…

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On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that – on some level – interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc.

Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag my now-famous 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

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Ep. 102: Rob Akers on wrestling, bare-knuckle boxing, and kettlebells

April 8, 2022

On this episode I'm joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com – a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey. And if you haven't already,…

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On this episode I’m joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com – a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey. And if you haven’t already, be sure to get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and transform yourself from ‘weak’ to ‘freak’ in short order: www.9MinuteChallenge.com

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