On this monumental first for the Hammer Cast, I am joined by the legendary and still mega influential Geoff Neupert – retired Master SFG, co-founder of Original Strength, and all around genius when it comes to teaching people how to train – and gain – well past the age of 40.

Check out his website here: www.chasingstrength.com

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Ah, the internet. A great place to gain access to all sorts of valuable information you would never even dream of having otherwise.

Of course, it’s also a great place to get overloaded with BS advice, which is precisely what this podcast is aiming to help one lad overcome (and maybe you as well) regarding how to nail your first pullups.

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I had a chance to sit down with the wise and wonderful Mike Perry, Senior SFG, and chat on his wealth of knowledge about training pro athletes (including top UFC fighters), how it differs from training “normal” folks like you and me, and the similarities that both have in common.

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On today’s episode I am joined by the legendary strength coach Dan John – a man who has dropped more knowledge bombs than dang-near anyone else in the fitness industry and he shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Check him out at https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ – wanna sign up for his Workout Generator? Hammer Cast Listeners type in “newyear” and get a discount!

Last but not least, be sure to grab a copy of my ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts HERE => https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

A constant appeal to “science!” to try to prove the ideal way to train is a waste of time. In this episode I detail exactly why.

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I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Mike Hafenbrack (on insta: @haf_lift), a physical therapist, world-class powerlifter, and a good ol’ friend of mine.

We had a fascinating chat on his ascent through the ranks of the powerlifting world, what it takes to excel at the sport, and the role of movement in getting stronger *safely*. Don’t forget, get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Gratitude journaling has been all the rage in the health and fitness world for the last few years, but – surprise of surprises – I just don’t do it. In this episode I dish on why.

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In this fascinating interview, Senior SFG Alexey Senart offers a window into a forgotten world: the Soviet Union. We talked about his early life in the USSR, what their physical education programs were REALLY like, and his ingenious methods of creating his own kettlebell before becoming acquainted with Pavel Tsatsouline.

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Ex-Marine John Swann (one of the 1st prize winners of my Gainsgiving consistency challenge) joins me today to talk about his journey from jarhead to busy dad and strength enthusiast.

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I’m joined in this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast by Megan Kelly – an English lass who not only broke, but SMASHED the Guinness World Record for most kettlebell swings performed in a single hour. Find her online at https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/

Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/