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. 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
Ep. 69: Dan John on building life-long strength + fitness the SMART way
March 2, 2021
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…
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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/
Ep. 68: Science is a Liar Sometimes
March 1, 2021
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. Get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click here now: http://alekssalkin.com/
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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.
Get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click here now: http://alekssalkin.com/
Ep. 67: Dr. Mike Hafenbrack, world-class powerlifter, on the jolly ol' game of taming iron
February 22, 2021
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…
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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/
Ep. 66: Why I don't do gratitude journalining
February 15, 2021
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. Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques…
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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.
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/
Ep. 65: Senior SFG Alexey Senart on physical culture in Russia
February 12, 2021
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. Also, to get 99 of…
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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.
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/