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. 79: SFG Zack Henderson on overcoming injuries
August 18, 2021
We've all been there: you're training hard, things are going great, and then you get a tweak or even an injury. Well, Zack Henderson feels your pain! A smart and strong SFG, his leg was no match for the tree he skied into. Fortunately, he's used this as an opportunity to build back stronger, and…
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We’ve all been there: you’re training hard, things are going great, and then you get a tweak or even an injury.
Well, Zack Henderson feels your pain!
A smart and strong SFG, his leg was no match for the tree he skied into. Fortunately, he’s used this as an opportunity to build back stronger, and he’s here to tell all about it.
Details on his Liftapalooza seminar here: Nashville Lift-a-palooza 2021 – Zack Henderson Training
And to get my now-famous 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, click here: www.9minutechallenge.com
Ep. 78: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! How Francois Peloquin TRIPLED his pullup strength
August 10, 2021
Folks, you're not gonna wanna miss this episode. I got the chance to sit down with French-Canadian gentle giant Francois Peloquin and get the inside scoop on how he used my challenge Power Up Your Pullup to nearly TRIPLE his pullups from 4 to 11 reps. We also talk about how he manages a busy…
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Folks, you’re not gonna wanna miss this episode. I got the chance to sit down with French-Canadian gentle giant Francois Peloquin and get the inside scoop on how he used my challenge Power Up Your Pullup to nearly TRIPLE his pullups from 4 to 11 reps. We also talk about how he manages a busy career and home life with his training, which you are NOT gonna wanna miss.
Not a ‘Hammer Head’ yet? Get my free 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and join your like-minded peers from around the world! https://www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 77: For Whom the Kettlebell Tolls
July 15, 2021
Why do I love kettlebell training? Let me count the ways… Speaking of which, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and amplify your strength and resilience no matter what program you're on: https://www.alekssalkin.com
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Why do I love kettlebell training? Let me count the ways…
Speaking of which, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and amplify your strength and resilience no matter what program you’re on: https://www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 76: Summer is for calisthenics
July 2, 2021
There's no better time to go hog wild on calisthenics training than in the summer. Why? Let me count the ways… And once you're finished diving in to this episode, be sure to snag your very own FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com
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There’s no better time to go hog wild on calisthenics training than in the summer.
Why?
Let me count the ways…
And once you’re finished diving in to this episode, be sure to snag your very own FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 75: Fabio Zonin on training around injuries and getting life-long strong
June 23, 2021
On this episode I am joined by the legendary Fabio Zonin – Master SFG, Master Instructor with the Italian Federation of Fitness, and all-around wise man of strength. In this episode we talk about his origin story, working around injuries, and surpassing your goals despite all obstacles in your way. And if you haven't already,…
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On this episode I am joined by the legendary Fabio Zonin – Master SFG, Master Instructor with the Italian Federation of Fitness, and all-around wise man of strength.
In this episode we talk about his origin story, working around injuries, and surpassing your goals despite all obstacles in your way.
And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 74: Tim Anderson on optimizing the Original Strength resets
June 16, 2021
The Original Strength resets wield an unbelievable amount of power to help you recapture, revitalize, and rejuvenate your strength, movement capacity, and life. But like anything else, the key ingredient is YOU – and as such, individualizing them to your own needs (even if that means getting creative) is the key to your long-term success….
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The Original Strength resets wield an unbelievable amount of power to help you recapture, revitalize, and rejuvenate your strength, movement capacity, and life.
But like anything else, the key ingredient is YOU – and as such, individualizing them to your own needs (even if that means getting creative) is the key to your long-term success.
Be sure to check out Tim at upcoming OS events at www.originalstrength.net
And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 73: Why you shouldn't get emotionally attached to any exercise
May 29, 2021
Everybody has a few "pet exercises" – i.e. exercises that they are preternaturally good at and enjoy doing. But pretending that any exercise is good for damn near anything is just delusional. If you want to truly excel in your strength and physical development, learn to choose exercises according to 3 categories. I delve into…
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Everybody has a few “pet exercises” – i.e. exercises that they are preternaturally good at and enjoy doing. But pretending that any exercise is good for damn near anything is just delusional. If you want to truly excel in your strength and physical development, learn to choose exercises according to 3 categories. I delve into those categories in this podcast.
And if you haven’t already, get my free 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge ebook here: www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 72: Geoff Neupert on training (and gaining) past age 40
May 5, 2021
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…
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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
And for a badazz, take-no-prisoners style of strength and conditioning that you can tack on to your current workouts, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com
Ep. 71: Pullup Fiction (To Catch a Redditor pt. 1)
May 3, 2021
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…
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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.
For my badazz daily strength, resilience, and fitness tips, get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: http://alekssalkin.com/
Ep. 70: Mike Perry, UFC S&C coach, on training the fighters & everyday folks
March 30, 2021
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. Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell &…
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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.
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com