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. 31: Lies My Mentors Told Me
May 6, 2020
Part of learning is unlearning – these are 3 of the biggest things I've unlearned over the past few years to revolutionize my own training and that of my students. If you're not already, be sure to get your azz on my daily email list – where all of my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out…
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Part of learning is unlearning – these are 3 of the biggest things I’ve unlearned over the past few years to revolutionize my own training and that of my students.
If you’re not already, be sure to get your azz on my daily email list – where all of my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out on the daily!
Ep. 30: Perfection is Poison
May 4, 2020
One of the most damaging trends in personal fitness is perfectionism: the belief that if you don't do things 100% by the book, you might as well not do them at all. I'm here to tell you that just ain't true. In this short-but-succinct podcast, I give you a few of my favorite pointers on…
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One of the most damaging trends in personal fitness is perfectionism: the belief that if you don’t do things 100% by the book, you might as well not do them at all.
I’m here to tell you that just ain’t true.
In this short-but-succinct podcast, I give you a few of my favorite pointers on how to stay on the straight-and-narrow WITHOUT dooming yourself to a lifetime of fits and starts.
And if you’re not already, be sure to hop on my daily email list for all my best, top-shelf, grade-A material delivered to your inbox daily!
Ep. 29: David Ben Moshe on prison, powerlifting, & personal training
May 3, 2020
I had the very good fortune of being able to interview my friend and colleague David Ben Moshe – a very skilled trainer to athletes and average folks alike – who has a storied history and an incredible story about his rise from the depths of prison to becoming a skilled personal trainer and all-around…
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I had the very good fortune of being able to interview my friend and colleague David Ben Moshe – a very skilled trainer to athletes and average folks alike – who has a storied history and an incredible story about his rise from the depths of prison to becoming a skilled personal trainer and all-around family man. Enjoy!
And if you haven’t already, be sure to hop on my daily email list where all my best, grade A material goes out – NOT on social media (you’ll also get an awesome 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
Ep. 28: The Best Dayum Health & Strength Blueprint Ever!
May 2, 2020
I get it, everyone's unique and we all have unique needs. BUT! We all have the same two arms, two legs, and (in most cases) lifestyle just like everyone else. And that makes putting together a blueprint of what can really turn your strength and health around a pretty straight-forward affair. Listen in, apply, and…
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I get it, everyone’s unique and we all have unique needs. BUT! We all have the same two arms, two legs, and (in most cases) lifestyle just like everyone else. And that makes putting together a blueprint of what can really turn your strength and health around a pretty straight-forward affair. Listen in, apply, and watch as the results roll in. And if you haven’t already, getcherself on my daily email list (and get a free 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
Ep. 27: Just F***in' Do It
April 30, 2020
When it comes to your fitness, when in doubt, just f***in' do it! And when it comes to getting on my email list – where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out (NOT on social media) just do that, too! => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
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When it comes to your fitness, when in doubt, just f***in’ do it!
And when it comes to getting on my email list – where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out (NOT on social media) just do that, too!
Ep. 26: Epic Exercises – Turkish Get Up
April 28, 2020
Why does the Turkish Get Up rock? Let me count the ways… And speaking of Turkish Get Ups, they feature prominently in the most popular of all my programs, the 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, which you can grab hold of here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
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Why does the Turkish Get Up rock? Let me count the ways…
And speaking of Turkish Get Ups, they feature prominently in the most popular of all my programs, the 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, which you can grab hold of here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
Ep. 25: Clifton Harksi on the power of variety
April 27, 2020
I'm joined on today's episode by the always magical Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski. Clif is one of the guys I learn the most from when it comes to the ever-important topic of exercise variety – namely, how much is needed, how to vary your exercise, and what to do to get strong,…
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I’m joined on today’s episode by the always magical Clif “No Need For a Nickname” Harski.
Clif is one of the guys I learn the most from when it comes to the ever-important topic of exercise variety – namely, how much is needed, how to vary your exercise, and what to do to get strong, lean, powerful, and healthy.
Read, take notes, and enjoy!
Also, for all my finest, top-shelf info, be sure to join my email list (and get a free 8-week KB + BW challenge, to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
Ep. 24: Pat Flynn on why intermittent fasting rocks
March 5, 2020
In today's episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into "fighting shape" – and how he's taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol.
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In today’s episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into “fighting shape” – and how he’s taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol.
Ep. 23: Matt Furey on calisthenics, martial arts, & physical resilience
February 5, 2020
On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey. To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/ And if you're not yet on my email list, click the link below to…
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On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey.
To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/
And if you’re not yet on my email list, click the link below to climb aboard and get all my best, grade A info on kettelbells, calisthenics, movement, and timeless resilience: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/
Ep. 22: Sex & relationship expert Adam Armstrong on masculinity & strength training
January 20, 2020
On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I'm joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all. Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/ And for my best,…
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On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I’m joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all.
Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/
And for my best, top-shelf, no-BS tips, tactics, and techniques for serious strength & fitness for the busy professional, climb aboard my daily email list here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/