The Strength Connection

Ep 198: Aleks Salkin on his NEW Book "Tamers of the Lost Arc"

Aug 29, 2023

Kettlebell expert Aleks Salkin discusses his new book 'Tamers of the Lost Arc', the Dark Knight trilogy, and the importance of the upper back muscles in kettlebell swings. They also talk about foot care, the writing process, and finding the right means of transportation. Plus, they share details about a free kettlebell challenge and how listeners can purchase Aleks' book.

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Aleks Salkin

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Quick takeaways

Taming the arc in kettlebell training is crucial for success, with emphasis on the upper back and shoulder blade muscles.

Alex Salkin's writing process focuses on understanding and providing practical guidance for individuals in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Balancing seriousness and fun in fitness writing can make the experience engaging and relatable for readers.

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The Importance of Taming the ARC in Kettlebell Training

In this podcast episode, Alex Salkin discusses the importance of taming the arc in kettlebell training. He explains that while much emphasis is placed on mastering the hinge in kettlebell movements, the arc is often overlooked. Alex argues that the upper back and shoulder blade muscles play a crucial role in controlling the arc of the kettlebell. He introduces his latest book, titled 'Tamer's of the Lost Arc,' which focuses on teaching people how to successfully tame the arc in kettlebell ballistic lifts. Using a systematic approach, Alex helps individuals improve their technique, utilizing specific drills and progressions. The goal of the book is to make individuals less dependent on the drills over time, as they develop greater strength and mastery of the arc. The book is designed to cater to kettlebell enthusiasts looking to improve their technique and progress effectively.

Introduction

2min

Batman Movie Discussions

5min

Foot care products and Batman movie discussions

2min

Taming the Arc: The Philosophy Behind 'Tamers of the Lost Arc'

29min

Evolution of the Writing Process

7min

Finding the Right Means of Transportation

11min

Discussing a New Book and a Free Kettlebell Challenge

3min

In the 198th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael and our special guest Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor, Aleks Salkin, will talk about Aleks’ NEW book Tamers of the Lost Arc, The Dark Knight trilogy, the origin story of Tamers of the Lost Arc, what the glutes are to the hinge, the back is to the arc, what other parts of the body are you working in the Kettlebell Swing? And much more!

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!

In this chapter, you will discover:

(0:40) Episode Introduction: Who is Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor

(1:25) What famous person Michael looks like?

(2:30) Aleks is such a fan of Batman movies

(3:10) About The Dark Knight trilogy. Is it the best trilogy?

(6:10) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G

(8:00) Seeing something as an adult that you loved as a kid

(8:40) Does Michael Kurkowski look like Michael Keaton?

(9:20) The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program/dp/B0B8R6Y3KC

(9:25) Tamers of the Lost Arc by Aleks Salkin https://www.amazon.com/Tamers-Lost-Arc-Kickstarting-Kettlebell/dp/B0C9KMYDD6

(10:50) The origin story of Tamers of the Lost Arc

(11:30) Enter the Kettlebell! By Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Strength-Secret-Soviet-Supermen/dp/0938045695

(12:00) Learn the Kettlebell fundamentals. Learning the Kettlebell Swing

(12:40) Before you use a Kettlebell, learn the hinge and the arc

(15:15) “What the glutes are to the hinge, the back is to the arc.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(15:50) 3 different levels to travel so that you can learn how to reconnect with your upper back muscles

(20:00) “It really can help to fill in a lot of gaps, making sure that your strength and your technique is up to standard.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(21:40) When the only movement is coming from the elbows

(23:00) You wonder why you have so many shoulder issues?

(27:00) So what other parts of the body are you working in the Kettlebell Swing?

(29:00) Mark Chang’s explanation about the postural muscles

(33:00) The Arc is such a seminal part of ballistic drills

(34:00) “You can't think your way through ballistics.” - Michael

(34:10) Why the Kettlebell Snatch is the most powerful exercise?

(36:20) “The whole idea behind my book is to make itself obsolete in your training.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(37:30) A guide, not a crutch

(39:00) Aleks’ process for creating a new program

(46:00) Chronicles of Strength by Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength

(46:10) Shout out to Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore

(50:00) Take it easy, you have multiple options in the day

(51:00) Breaking the “all or nothing” mindset

(54:20) “You don’t need to win the workout.” - Michael

(55:00) “The process is the way.” - Aleks

(55:50) Give yourself excuses to succeed, rather than

(56:40) If you like the kind of training that you can do daily, you might also like my FREE 9 minutes kettlebell and body weight challenge https://www.alekssalkin.com/

(58:20) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298

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The Strength Connection

Ep 198: Aleks Salkin on his NEW Book "Tamers of the Lost Arc"

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Taming the ARC in Kettlebell Training

The Evolution of Writing Process

Balancing Seriousness and Fun in Fitness Writing

The importance of upper back muscles in kettlebell training

The impact of upper back mobility on overall strength and development

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts