

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 50min
Ep. 441: Red Delta Project's Matt Shifferle on the Glory of Calisthenics Training
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most glorious of episodes by none other than Matt Schifferle of the Red Delta Project. In this chat we talk about his back story - how he got into calisthenics - and his unique and highly effective method of combining various approaches to calisthenics training into one unyielding and epic approach to long-term strength and fitness gains. Find him online at: Website: www.reddeltaproject.com Instagram: @red.delta.project. Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Schifferle/e/B01HAM23SC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedDeltaproject 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

Feb 13, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 440: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Vikas Reddy on His 1-Man Mission to Bring Strength Back to India
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Vikas Reddy - an enthusiastic and highly passionate student of strength all the way from the cradle of physical culture: India. During our chat we talked about his earliest experiences with physical culture, how he methodically, tirelessly, and unceasingly followed whatever information he could get his hands on - and how he traversed various hardships, setbacks, and difficulties, only to emerge ultimately triumphant, and now finding himself wanting to inspire others to take a walk on the STRONG side as well. Follow him online at: Instagram handle: @mvikred_sfg Substack page: https://mvikred.substack.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

Feb 8, 2024 • 43min
Ep. 439: Logan Christopher on Harnessing the Mind to Forge Greater Strength
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this dynamite episode by legendary modern-day performing strongman Logan Christopher - a man known for his incredible feats of strength, stamina, and all-around badazzery. Join us as we talk about the timeless and time-honored secrets of strength from the old school strongmen of yesteryear as well as the modern-day application for things like herbal supplements for vastly improved performance in no time flat. Check him out online at https://legendarystrength.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


