The Hammer Cast

Aleks Salkin
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Feb 5, 2024 • 15min

Ep. 438: The 10 Commandments of SFG Level I Kettlebell Cert Prep

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I dive into my "10 Commandments" for StrongFirst kettlebell cert prep - based on my article of the same name on StrongFirst.com.  Listen, apply, and enjoy. 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Feb 1, 2024 • 55min

Ep. 437: Huggy McNiff on the SECRETS of Conquering Your Goals

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by former Navy SEAL and current nutrition and habits coach Huggy McNiff.  Huggy has an incredible back story and an even MORE incredible current story, where he continues to crush weakness, forge epic strength, and guide the way for his countless clients around the world to do the same.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy. And be sure to check him out at https://www.trevorkasheynutrition.com  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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 29, 2024 • 12min

Ep. 436: The SFG II Snatch: A Test Prep Program

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 7min

Ep. 435: Christopher Sommer on the Secret of Gymnastics Strength

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by legendary gymnastics strength coach Christopher Sommer - author of Building the Gymnastics Body and trainer of countless victorious national and international gymnastic champions. Come along with us as we talk about the in-depth, no BS methods he has used to mold mortals into masters and influence generations of strength and fitness enthusiasts with his avant garde but proven gymnastics training techniques. Listen, take notes, and enjoy. And be sure to check him out at https://www.gymnasticbodies.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gymnasticbodies/ 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 22, 2024 • 9min

Ep. 434: How to Know When You’re Ready to Do Pullups

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 18, 2024 • 54min

Ep. 433: Creating Serious Strength Equipment with Metal Master Ryan Pitts

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Ryan Pitts - founder of https://www.strongergrip.com In addition to being a life-long strength and health fanatic, he's also become famous the world over for his incredible strength creations: real-world functional equipment to build brute strength, raw power, and uncompromising resilience.  Check him out online on Instagram at @strongergripmetalmaster  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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 16, 2024 • 7min

Ep. 432: A Bodyweight Core Drill You Can Do In (or Out Of) Prison

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 11, 2024 • 53min

Ep. 431: Clif Harski on Kettlebells as a Secret Weapon for Forging Elite Athleticism

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Clif Harski - co-founder of the PPSC (Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification) and all-around avant garde kettlebell guru.  We talk at length about the value - and necessity - of variety in training, why the kettlebell is one of the best tools around for improved performance, and how to take the strength-based kettlebell movements and transform them into radical athleticism builders in short order.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy.  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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 9, 2024 • 56min

Ep. 430: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Malcolm McCowan on Crushing Weakness with KBs, Cals, and Movement

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Malcolm McCowan - an Aussie transplant in America who has done a whole heaping helping of my programs, courses, challenges, and guides and has positively transformed his strength and movability because of it.  Listen, take notes, and enjoy.  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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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
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Jan 4, 2024 • 40min

Ep. 429: Dr. Matt Casturo on Forging Bulletproof Joints

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by physical therapist and all-around brilliant athletic trainer Dr. Matt Casturo. On today's episode we talk in depth about the strengthening the tendons and ligaments, ways to use isometrics and dynamic exercises to bulletproof the body against the ravages of some of our favorite sports and activities, and much, much more. Be sure to check Matt out at: Website: https://www.themovementsystem.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovementSystem 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. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, 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

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