

Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast
Jon Heck
My name is Jon Heck, and I am a strength and conditioning coach and nutritionist. I am a former strength coach from Division-1 college football and the NFL. I now ruin my coaching business Hammer and Chisel Performance full time, working with all walks of life on nutrition and training. With a background in powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, football and coaching in different fields, I will be bringing on a wide variety of guest from all of these realms of the world of performance and the fitness industry to talk all things coaching, nutrition, training, business, and more.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 40min
Ep. 42: Josh Spurgeon, ROOKIE Strongman on the big stage
Josh Spurgeon is an up and coming rising star in the sport of strongman, making his debut on the big pro stage at the upcoming Strongest Man on Earth Competition. He is also one of my nutrition clients and an absolute monster of strength!Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Aug 11, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 41: Wes Derwinsky, Elite Canadian Strongman
Wes Derwinsky is an elite pro strongman from Canada who has made multiple Worlds Strongest Man appearances, and is now in prep for the Strongest Man on Earth competition. Enjoy this 3rd installation of the "Strongest Man on Earth Series" as I interview these top competitors leading into the big competition coming up in August!Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Aug 8, 2025 • 34min
Ep. 40: Bryce Johnson, Behemoth Strongman
Bryce Johnson is a 6'6 400lb ELITE strongman competitor. He is coming off a HUGE win at the North American's Strongman Competition in Canada, taking the top of the podium in a stacked lineup. He will be competing in the upcoming Strongest Man on Earth competition. We dive into his background, North American's win and his prep for SMOEStay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Aug 4, 2025 • 36min
Ep. 39: Trey Mitchell, The Berserker Strongman
Trey Mitchell is an ELITE pro strongman. One of the absolute best in the world right now and one of the strongest humans on the planet. We dive into his upcoming appearance at the Strongest Man on Earth competition in mid August. We discuss his prep, mindset, background, rise in the sport, and more! Stay tuned for more strongman interviews over the next few episodes (which I will release multiple per week) as I bring on several other competitors in the Strongest Man on Earth competition leading into the eventStay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 23min
Ep. 38: Alec Blenis, FREAK Hybrid Athlete
Alec Blenis is one of the freakiest athletes out there and a WEALTH of knowledge on training. He employs a hybrid method of training, focusing on both distance running at an elite level, and moving huge weights in the weight room...not to mention he is jacked. In this episode we talk about how to balance both forms of training, debunking myths of "cardio killing gains" and more.Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 10min
Ep. 37: John Rivas NEW IFBB PRO BODYBUILDER
First episode form the new studio! John Rivas joins on to talk about his career as one of the best 242 weight class powerlifters of all time and his transition to an elite level of pro bodybuilding. We recorded this episode a few weeks before his recent pro card win. We talk about his prep, getting snubbed at previous shows, his training, mindset and moreStay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 36min
Ep. 36: Jessica Burke, Women in Coaching
Jessica Burke is a former D1 college strength and conditioning coach who now has entered the private sector of coaching. She runs a successful coaching business, has a popular online social media presence and is an outspoken voice on advocating for women in coaching, pushing back against diet culture and more. In this episode we dive into the life of a college strength coach, the status of women in a largely male dominated field, how to build a successful online business, building a social media presence, and pushing back against dogmatic trends in diet and training.Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep. 35: Brian Peters, Breath Work and Mindset
Brian Peters is a former NFL linebacker who now serves as a coach and consultant for professional athletes, military personnel, CEOs and more. His work primarily encompasses breath work, mindset, cultivating culture, sleep optimization, and more. This was a really interesting episode that any athlete, coach, or human looking to improve the way they function in day to day life can benefit from. This really gave me some new perspective and golden nuggets that I now utilize myself.Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weeky programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep. 34: Will Ratelle, the HOSS
Will Ratelle is a strength coach and Kinesiology instructor at the University of North Dakota. You probably know him from social media or YouTube where he puts on display his freakish strength and athletic abilities, as well as articulating his training philosophy. Will is an absolute freak and a wealth of training knowledge. We dive into training philosophies in this episode Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weeky programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 38min
Ep.33: George Lockhart, Trainer and Nutritionist to the worlds best fighters
George Lockhart is a world renowned strength coach and nutritionist for fighters. He has worked with some of the best boxers and MMA fighters in the world like Connor McGreggor and Tyson Fury. In this episode, George and I dive into what goes on behind the scenes training and fueling these champion fighters, as well as some of the crazy water cut protocols they go through to make weight for fights.Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and SpotifyJoin my training community team on train heroic for weeky programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammerandchiselSubscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition contentVisit my website for programs, ebooks, and my coaching serviceshttps://hammerchiselperformance.com/Check out my 12 week Powerbuilding program on train heroic https://trainheroic.co/12weekpowerbuildingprogram For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com


