The Hammer Cast

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. 462: Mark Rosenberg on Unconventional Lifting for Unreal Strength

June 20, 2024

I'm joined on this splendiferous episode by none other than Mark Rosenberg, who has made a name for himself with his unconventional yet highly effective approach to lifting for freakish levels of strength. In this episode we discuss: Unconventional lifting techniques and their effectiveness for strength and entertainment Deadlifting records and techniques, including working with…

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I’m joined on this splendiferous episode by none other than Mark Rosenberg, who has made a name for himself with his unconventional yet highly effective approach to lifting for freakish levels of strength.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Unconventional lifting techniques and their effectiveness for strength and entertainment
  • Deadlifting records and techniques, including working with various equipment and stances
  • Injury prevention in weightlifting through proper form, listening to your body, and varying lifts
  • Unconventional training methods for achieving fitness goals through variety and tailoring workouts
  • Training with different implements like barbells, dumbbells, machines to build a strong foundation
  • Dealing with injuries through not catastrophizing, distinguishing pain from discomfort, and continued training
  • Strength training benefits for injury prevention in martial arts due to stronger connective tissues
  • The role of social media and negativity, as well as providing free training resources online Check Mark out online at / deadliestlift Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 461: Diego Reyes on Restoring and Revitalizing Your Ailing Gut Health

June 14, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by none other than Diego Reyes – a gut health specialist aiming to help Americans turn the tide on one of the "secret" afflictions that beguiles many, and often goes undetected, untreated, and unsolved. Listen in as we discuss one of the most important battlefields on the frontlines of human…

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I’m joined on this episode by none other than Diego Reyes – a gut health specialist aiming to help Americans turn the tide on one of the “secret” afflictions that beguiles many, and often goes undetected, untreated, and unsolved.

Listen in as we discuss one of the most important battlefields on the frontlines of human health!

And be sure to check him out online at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoreyeshealth/

Website: https://www.completevitalitylife.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@diegoreyes04?si=ru1OFU2Y1LbXOLU6

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals.

Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 460: Strongman Strength Secrets REVEALED

June 11, 2024

Riddle me this, friendo: How is it that old school strongmen in the 1800s and early 1900s managed to set a wide array of strength records that still stand TO THIS DAY – despite: Shorter lifespans More life-threatening diseases Inadequate medical treatment More expensive and often lower-quality food And a litany of other seemingly insurmountable…

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Riddle me this, friendo: How is it that old school strongmen in the 1800s and early 1900s managed to set a wide array of strength records that still stand TO THIS DAY – despite:

  • Shorter lifespans
  • More life-threatening diseases
  • Inadequate medical treatment
  • More expensive and often lower-quality food

And a litany of other seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their path?

The answer: they had a method.

I reveal this method in part on this short but riveting episode. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 459: Dave Daglow on Training (and Gaining) *Without* Pain | 9MinuteChallenge.com

June 6, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by athletic coach and fitness revolutionary Dave Daglow. In this episode we talk all about Dave's back story – from up-and-coming athlete to severely injured and in desperate need of figuring out how to put himself back together again. From this humble beginning, he came to a series of startling…

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I’m joined on this episode by athletic coach and fitness revolutionary Dave Daglow.

In this episode we talk all about Dave’s back story – from up-and-coming athlete to severely injured and in desperate need of figuring out how to put himself back together again.

From this humble beginning, he came to a series of startling realizations about his own body, that of other athletes, and the entire notion of exercise as we think about it – and from there he set out to get people back in touch with their TRUE athletic nature, one mover at a time.

Check Dave out at https://dag.org

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals.

Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 458: Karen Smith, Master SFG, on Calisthenics and Kettlebells for Epic, Real-World Strength

May 30, 2024

I'm joined on this epic episode (epic-sode?) by none other than Master SFG and fellow bodyweight fanatic Karen Smith. In this episode we dive deep into a smorgasbord of spectacular stuff, including: her origin story and what got her into kettlebell training the fateful phone call she got from Pavel that inspired her to take…

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I’m joined on this epic episode (epic-sode?) by none other than Master SFG and fellow bodyweight fanatic Karen Smith.

In this episode we dive deep into a smorgasbord of spectacular stuff, including:

  • her origin story and what got her into kettlebell training
  • the fateful phone call she got from Pavel that inspired her to take on the challenge of nailing her first one-arm pushup
  • the past, present, and future of the StrongFirst Bodyweight certification
  • much, much more

Check out Karen Smith online at www.coachkarensmith.com

And if you’re down unda in Australia and want to attend any of her upcoming workshops there (as of June of 2024), check the links here and find the event nearest you:

And don’t forget to follow her on Instagram: @_coach_karen_

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 457: Pat Flynn and I Chat About Our Differing Approaches to Fitness

May 23, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by my pal and yours, Pat Flynn. We decided to do this episode based on a very good question I got from an email subscriber, asking how Pat and I were able to work so well together despite our vastly different approaches to fitness. Tune in for our stimulating, titilating,…

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I’m joined on this episode by my pal and yours, Pat Flynn.

We decided to do this episode based on a very good question I got from an email subscriber, asking how Pat and I were able to work so well together despite our vastly different approaches to fitness.

Tune in for our stimulating, titilating, and riveting answer.

And be sure to follow Pat online at:

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 456: Brooks Kubik on "Dinosaur Training", Old School Strength, & Physical Culture

May 17, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by old school strength and physical culture enthusiast Brooks Kubik of Dinosaur Training. Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical culture as it was before the days of widespread access to quality training information, insights on how the old schoolers trained, and how Brooks overcame crippling…

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I’m joined on this episode by old school strength and physical culture enthusiast Brooks Kubik of Dinosaur Training.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical culture as it was before the days of widespread access to quality training information, insights on how the old schoolers trained, and how Brooks overcame crippling asthma and other physical maladies to become one of the greatest minds in strength of the 20th century.

Check him out online at https://www.dinosaurtraining.com

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 455: Dr. Kathy Dooley on Learning Anatomy to Unlock Next-Level Strength

April 25, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by the wise and brilliant Dr. Kathy Dooley – anatomy fanatic, chiropractor, and all-around strong gal. Listen in as she talks about how and why the study of anatomy can help you unlock new and untold levels of unrivaled brute strength by learning how to work WITH the natural design…

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I’m joined on this episode by the wise and brilliant Dr. Kathy Dooley – anatomy fanatic, chiropractor, and all-around strong gal.

Listen in as she talks about how and why the study of anatomy can help you unlock new and untold levels of unrivaled brute strength by learning how to work WITH the natural design of your body rather than fighting against it.

Check her out online at https://www.immaculatedissection.com

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 454: Sven Rieger, SFG Team Leader, on Epic Strength and How to Obtain It

April 18, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by my colleague Sven Rieger – StrongFirst Team Leader and all around badazz lifter. Listen in as we talk at length about his spectacular journey through the world of strength, culminating recently in successfully lifting the Dinnie Stones – a feat of strength few have ever conquered! Wanna crush weakness…

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I’m joined on this episode by my colleague Sven Rieger – StrongFirst Team Leader and all around badazz lifter. Listen in as we talk at length about his spectacular journey through the world of strength, culminating recently in successfully lifting the Dinnie Stones – a feat of strength few have ever conquered! Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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Ep. 453: Tim Anderson on his new book, "A Simple Book of Strength"

April 11, 2024

I'm joined on this episode by my friend and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson. In this fascinating episode Tim reveals some epic details on his spectacular new book, "A Simple Book of Strength," why it's his FAVORITE of the 10 books he's written so far, and how it can help YOU to change your…

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I’m joined on this episode by my friend and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson. In this fascinating episode Tim reveals some epic details on his spectacular new book, “A Simple Book of Strength,” why it’s his FAVORITE of the 10 books he’s written so far, and how it can help YOU to change your life. Pick up your own copy here: https://a.co/d/afkbjMM And be sure to follow Tim’s magnum opus, Original Strength, by checking out their website here: https://originalstrength.net/ Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦π‘€π‘’π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘ πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘’ might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you’ll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it’s designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training – so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! – Aleks Salkin

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