

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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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

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

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

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep. 428: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Prof. Adam Turner on Crushing Weakness with Kettlebells - Hammer Style!
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Professor Adam Turner: an English professor at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea and a bona fide kettlebell and calisthenics fanatic. Hear his epic story of how he first "shook hand(les)" with the kettlebell and how it eventually lead him to the Hammerverse, where he's gone on to crush weakness in spectacular fashion ever since. 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

Dec 28, 2023 • 51min
Ep. 427: Zack Henderson and 'Lift-a-Palooza'
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once again by the great Zack Henderson, SFG II and strength trainer extraordinaire. On today's episode we talk principally about his upcoming Lift-A-Palooza event in Nashville, which promises to be a heck of a good time. Check out the details for that right here: https://zackhenderson.com/funnel/liftapalooza/liftapalooza/ 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

Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
Ep. 426: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Dr. Josh Beck on the Chiropractic/Kettlebell/Calisthenics Connection
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by none other than Josh Beck - a doctor of chiropractic and long-time Hammer Head. Listen in as he regales us with his origin story, his unique take on strength training, and why kettlebells and calisthenics (and movement!) make for such a dynamite approach to training. 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

Nov 23, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 425: Eric Moss on Becoming a Performing Strongman
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this epic episode (epic-sode?) by legendary modern-day performing strongman Eric moss - a man known for his incredible feats of strength and all-around mastery of the art of strongman performance and training. 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 and how Eric not only made a major upgrade in his own life, but turned his passion into a career of helping others achieve anything they set their mind to. Check him out online at https://strongmanericmoss.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 #kettlebell #kettlebells #strongman #strongmanmotivation #strongmantraining #loganchristopher #alekssalkin #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #strength #strong #strongfirst #movement #movementculture #movementismedicine #idoportal #crossfit #bodybuilding #omaha #nebraska

Nov 16, 2023 • 58min
Ep. 424: Logan Christopher and the Lost Secrets of Superhuman 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 #kettlebell #kettlebells #strongman #strongmanmotivation #strongmantraining #loganchristopher #alekssalkin #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #strength #strong #strongfirst #movement #movementculture #movementismedicine #idoportal #crossfit #bodybuilding #omaha #nebraska

Nov 14, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 423: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Josh Harris on getting stronger than ever at age 50+
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Josh Harris - a long-time member of my monthly Inner Circle, an afficionado of the martial arts, and a seasoned practitioner of the jolly old game of taming iron. On this episode we talk about how adopting my methodology has helped him keep kickin' butt and taking names even into his 50s, and how his discipline to his routine keeps him making gains without pains no matter the age. 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 #kettlebell #kettlebells #strongman #strongmanmotivation #strongmantraining #loganchristopher #alekssalkin #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #strength #strong #strongfirst #movement #movementculture #movementismedicine #idoportal #crossfit #bodybuilding #omaha #nebraska

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ep. 422: Borge Fagerli and the Myo-Reps Revolution
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by the one and only Borge Fagerli - Norwegian strength and hypertrophy expert and a favored fitness source of none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has featured him in one of his Daily Pump emails. On this episode Borge and I talk about how to use his revolutionary approach to rep-pause training, known as myo-reps, to increase your overall strength and muscularity WITHOUT the long, drawn-out, and exhaustion-inducing workouts you've become acustomed to. You can find Borge and his famous myo-reps program, The Last Program, online at https://www.borgefagerli.com Tune in, chill out, 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


