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. 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
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Ep. 96: Geoff Neupert on Minimalism
March 15, 2022
I had the pleasure of once again chatting with the great retired Master SFG Instructor Geoff Neupert – author of "Kettlebell Muscle" as well as a litany of other excellent books. In this jam-packed episode we go head to head on the topic of minimalism: is it cool, or for fools? I think you'll find…
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Check Geoff out at www.chasingstrength.com
And if you haven’t already, grab yourself a free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.AleksSalkin.com
Ep. 95: Sean Sewell on kettlebells for conquering the great outdoors
March 11, 2022
Joining me today is Sean Sewell, SFG Instructor, mountain man, and all-around expert in fitness for outdoor activities. We had an awesome chat on how he came to discover the kettlebell and how he uses it to train his students to dominate the great outdoors. Visit him online at https://engearment.com/writers/sean-sewell/ Also: haven't gotten my 9-Minute…
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Joining me today is Sean Sewell, SFG Instructor, mountain man, and all-around expert in fitness for outdoor activities. We had an awesome chat on how he came to discover the kettlebell and how he uses it to train his students to dominate the great outdoors.
Visit him online at https://engearment.com/writers/sean-sewell/ Also: haven’t gotten my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge yet? Do that here => www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 94: the History of Strength with Jamie Lewis
March 7, 2022
I am joined on this episode by the legendary strength historian and all-around strong mofo Jamie Lewis of www.plagueofstrength.com As a longtime reader and fan of his work, I was excited to have him on to talk about the history of strength – from ancient to modern times – and how a misfit pasttime has…
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I am joined on this episode by the legendary strength historian and all-around strong mofo Jamie Lewis of www.plagueofstrength.com
As a longtime reader and fan of his work, I was excited to have him on to talk about the history of strength – from ancient to modern times – and how a misfit pasttime has become a mainstream pursuit.
Side note: haven’t gotten my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge yet? Do that here => www.alekssalkin.com