The Hammer Cast

The wise and mighty Earl Nightengale once said: “Whatever the majority of people is doing, under any given circumstances, if you do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.” Sagely words. And every bit as accurate for your strength training as for your business, relationships, and life as a whole. To make progress, look at what others are doing & then do the opposite. One of the biggest mental shifts you should make in your fitness journey is taking a step away from “beast mode” (i.e. all hard workouts all the time) to “least mode”. I dish on more in this podcast. Tune the F in already!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I wanna show you an awesome kettlebell exercise that you’ve probably never done; one that will build unbeatable, unbreakable, and unmistakable back strength. It’s also one that will do a lot of other stuff for you, but I’ll get to that in a second. The move is called...   Well, you'll find out in the episode. Listen in and enjoy.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I want to talk about one of the most popular kettlebell moves that everyone agrees is great, but very few do right... And, of course, I could just give it away here in the description box, but why do that? Just listen in and find out. 

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I wouldn’t say I’m feeling dour or pessimistic by writing an article with such a title, but you know what? Sometimes you’ve just gotta forget the spoonful of sugar and dole out the medicine. So I’ll say it like this: If you’re still talking about all the changes you’re gonna make this year (and haven’t taken any meaningful steps toward them), just quit already. But if you're NOT ready to throw in the towel...well, then listen on.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Is THIS the most ambitious crossover episode ever? Aleks Salkin, Pat Flynn, AND Al Kavadlo all in the same place?  You're not dreaming, pal. It's real, and it's spectacular.    Listen in as we tell YOU about how to stop overthinking your fitness so you can get busy getting the gains you so desperately crave.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I get lots of questions sent my way through various channels: email, social media, singing telegram, etc. And no matter where they come from, I always do my level best to answer as many such questions as I get. This podcast takes a couple of people's burning questions and gives them some soothing answers. Listen in, and feel free to send your own questions my way as well.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Some of the greatest questions in life are also those that cut deepest into the human psyche and reveal untold mysteries of the human condition. “What is the meaning of life?” “To be, or not to be?” “Boxers or briefs?” And when it comes to training, there is another question that has cut in another direction; a direction that people since time immemorial have been grappling with: “Hacks” or hard work? I aim to answer this question (and more) on this episode.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I'm joined on this fine episode by Dr. Judson Corn - an ER doctor, life-long fitness enthusiast, and avid member of my Inner Circle and all-around crusher of weakness.   We talked about a great many epic things on this splendiferous episode, including:   * How he suffered from - and ultimately overcame - asthma as a child * His journey from outdoor sports and activities to strength training * How frustration in his efforts toward greater gains led him to Yours Jewly - and how my programs helped him crush weakness and conquer gravity in ways he never thougth possible  * Some of the crazy stuff he's seen and saved people from in the ER * Much, much more   This is one episode you won't want to miss!   On that note, if you like training that: Gives you more strength than it takes from you Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it’s just 9 minutes long, and it’s designed to be done WITH your current workouts — NOT instead of them. How? By harnessing the power of your body’s gait pattern (i.e. walking pattern) to unleash the strength ALREADY hidden inside you — via movements like crawling, loaded carries, and more. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pull-ups, and more. And best of all, it’s free. How free? I’m talkin’ freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here => http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I field a lot of questions from people who like to work out at home/on their own — both beginner and intermediate in their strength endeavors — and probably the single commonest problem I encounter is that of stalled results. The thing to keep in mind is that your body doesn’t really care about your goals — it only cares about homeostasis (i.e. internal stability). It will only make changes when you thoroughly convince it that these changes are necessary for survival. This is a pretty major oversimplification, but for our purposes it gets the point across. Your results can stall out for a number of reasons, and rather than just list them all, I want to pose a few questions to you to see where you stand or where perhaps you’ve fallen and need to pick back up. And naturally, I pose those questions on this podcast. Listen in and enjoy!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Before you get too triggered by the headline of this article, let me just start by saying I love the kettlebell. I really, really do. This year marked 14 years since I first picked up a kettlebell, and it has seriously changed my life for the better. It has led me by the hand(le) on some pretty incredible journeys — from enthusiastic student to budding teacher to globe-hopping workshop giver-type-guy and beyond. It’s been truly amazing. In this time, I’ve learned a lot about what the kettlebell can do — and I’ve also learned about what it can’t do. Or perhaps more to the point, what it doesn’t do. If you’re creative in your training (and you should be!) the kettlebell can be used to continually drive your progress boldly forward, but you can’t be conventional with how you use it (or not solely conventional, that is). From my experience, the main problem with the kettlebell is that it lulls you down an overly predictable path with the two primary advantages it gives you, the exerciser. What are they, and how can you make sure you can actually still make gains in your training?  Guess what, dawg: that's exactly what this episode is about. So STOP reading and start listening already!