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. 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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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
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
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
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
Ep. 101: Khalid Bou-Rabee on the Harambe System
April 5, 2022
I'm joined on this podcast by Khalid Bou-Rabee, founder and creater of the Harambe System – a bar-and-band strength training system that has breathed new life into one of the most ancient forms of training: rubber band training. In this episode we talk about how his mathematics degree helped him develop the system, and how…
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I’m joined on this podcast by Khalid Bou-Rabee, founder and creater of the Harambe System – a bar-and-band strength training system that has breathed new life into one of the most ancient forms of training: rubber band training.
In this episode we talk about how his mathematics degree helped him develop the system, and how it can help you get stronger than ever before. Check him out online at https://harambesystem.com
And be sure to grab my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE right here: www.9minutechallenge.com
Ep. 100: The 100-Rep StrongFirst Snatch Test
March 31, 2022
In this monumental 100th episode I dive into the hows and whys of preparing yourself for the 100-rep StrongFirst Snatch Test. There's more to it than just grabbing a bell and trying to snatch it 100 times – it takes time, precision, and planning. If you've got your sights set on snatch greatness, this episode…
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There’s more to it than just grabbing a bell and trying to snatch it 100 times – it takes time, precision, and planning.
If you’ve got your sights set on snatch greatness, this episode has got you covered.
Wanna prepare yourself for the rigors of snatch trainnig? Then you must get generally strong first – a great way to do that is with my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, which you can read all about here: www.9minutechallenge.com
Ep. 99: Dani Almeyda on the power of Original Strength
March 28, 2022
I'm joined on this episode by none other than one half of the dynamic duo of Original Strength: Dani Almeyda. On this episode we talk about her Origin Story, how she met Tim and began collaborating with him at "the Mother Ship" (i.e. the Original Strength Institute in Fuquay-Varina, NC) and how OS has changed…
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I’m joined on this episode by none other than one half of the dynamic duo of Original Strength: Dani Almeyda.
On this episode we talk about her Origin Story, how she met Tim and began collaborating with him at “the Mother Ship” (i.e. the Original Strength Institute in Fuquay-Varina, NC) and how OS has changed her life.
Check her out online at www.originalstrengthinstitute.com
And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag a FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: www.9MinuteChallenge.com
Ep. 98: Hammer The Hammer #1 (Q&A): Combining Kettlebells and calisthenics, power training, and improving your pullup
March 25, 2022
On this fine episode I'm doing the first of what I hope to make into a series called "Hammer The Hammer" on Q&A I get from fans and followers from around the globe. On this inaugural episode I'll be covering: * How to combine kettlebells and calisthenics effectively into a program * Using kettlebells to…
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On this fine episode I’m doing the first of what I hope to make into a series called “Hammer The Hammer” on Q&A I get from fans and followers from around the globe.
On this inaugural episode I’ll be covering:
* How to combine kettlebells and calisthenics effectively into a program
* Using kettlebells to build explosive power
* How to increase your pullups
And to getcherself a free copy of my almost-famous 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, be sure to go here www.9minutechallenge.com
Ep. 97: Michael Kurkowski on going from 'weak' to 'freak' with kettlebells
March 20, 2022