The Hammer Cast

Everybody has a few "pet exercises" - i.e. exercises that they are preternaturally good at and enjoy doing. But pretending that any exercise is good for damn near anything is just delusional. If you want to truly excel in your strength and physical development, learn to choose exercises according to 3 categories. I delve into those categories in this podcast. And if you haven't already, get my free 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge ebook here: www.alekssalkin.com

On this monumental first for the Hammer Cast, I am joined by the legendary and still mega influential Geoff Neupert - retired Master SFG, co-founder of Original Strength, and all around genius when it comes to teaching people how to train - and gain - well past the age of 40. Check out his website here: www.chasingstrength.com And for a badazz, take-no-prisoners style of strength and conditioning that you can tack on to your current workouts, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com

Ah, the internet. A great place to gain access to all sorts of valuable information you would never even dream of having otherwise. Of course, it's also a great place to get overloaded with BS advice, which is precisely what this podcast is aiming to help one lad overcome (and maybe you as well) regarding how to nail your first pullups. For my badazz daily strength, resilience, and fitness tips, get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: http://alekssalkin.com/

I had a chance to sit down with the wise and wonderful Mike Perry, Senior SFG, and chat on his wealth of knowledge about training pro athletes (including top UFC fighters), how it differs from training "normal" folks like you and me, and the similarities that both have in common. Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On today's episode I am joined by the legendary strength coach Dan John - a man who has dropped more knowledge bombs than dang-near anyone else in the fitness industry and he shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. Check him out at https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ - wanna sign up for his Workout Generator? Hammer Cast Listeners type in "newyear" and get a discount! Last but not least, be sure to grab a copy of my ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts HERE => https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

A constant appeal to "science!" to try to prove the ideal way to train is a waste of time. In this episode I detail exactly why. Get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Mike Hafenbrack (on insta: @haf_lift), a physical therapist, world-class powerlifter, and a good ol' friend of mine. We had a fascinating chat on his ascent through the ranks of the powerlifting world, what it takes to excel at the sport, and the role of movement in getting stronger *safely*. Don't forget, get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Gratitude journaling has been all the rage in the health and fitness world for the last few years, but - surprise of surprises - I just don't do it. In this episode I dish on why. Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

In this fascinating interview, Senior SFG Alexey Senart offers a window into a forgotten world: the Soviet Union. We talked about his early life in the USSR, what their physical education programs were REALLY like, and his ingenious methods of creating his own kettlebell before becoming acquainted with Pavel Tsatsouline. Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Ex-Marine John Swann (one of the 1st prize winners of my Gainsgiving consistency challenge) joins me today to talk about his journey from jarhead to busy dad and strength enthusiast. Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined in this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast by Megan Kelly - an English lass who not only broke, but SMASHED the Guinness World Record for most kettlebell swings performed in a single hour. Find her online at https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/ Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Joining me on this episode is Josh Wang: a Canadian engineer, devoted husband, and loving father to a kid with a super cool name, AND a die-hard Hammer Head. In this installment we talk about his 'origin story': how he got into fitness, the pitfalls and triumphs he experienced, and a few of my programs that turned out to be game changers for him. Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/4d_strength/ And if you haven't already, climb aboard and get 99 of my most dastardly, bastardly workouts free (AND get on my badazz daily email list): http://alekssalkin.com/

Have you ever wondered "What the hell is Hanukkah, anyway?" Well, wonder no more, friend - in this episode I give you the low-down on the high-key badazz tale of how a rag-tag bunch of Jews with less training, crappy weaponry, and seemingly no chance managed to eject a massive empire from their midst, rededicate their temple, and re-establish independence. Also, as promised in the episode itself, here is that nice and shiny link to my 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts! https://www.alekssalkin.com/

On this lovely episode I had a chance to talk with personal trainer, martial artist, and guy-who-went-from-flabby-and-overweight to lean and powerful. Also, here's the link to my (soon to be not-free) 99 Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workouts. Get your own copy now or forever hold your peace. https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Progress stalled? Stuck on a training plateau for weeks, months, or longer? If you're into strength training but have hit a serious snag, the fix may NOT be more of the same strength training you've been doing, but rather steering in a slightly different direction - namely muscle building. In this podcast I cover 6 big reasons why you should consider building muscle to kick start your strength gains once more. And don't forget to snag your free copy of my 99 Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workouts! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

You'll get told by everyone and their mother "there are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going!" Is that REALLY true though? Well, mostly. There is *1* authentic shortcut to improve your strength, stamina, muscularity, and anything else your little heart desires - and I reveal it in this show. Oh, and while you're at it, you're probably gonna wanna take a look at the link I mentioned in the show: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

We're always told to "be ourselves". But what happens when our own training doesn't reflect that? You've gotta move the way you were made if you wanna get the gains, and the ultimate in human movement is the gait pattern. In this episode I go into not just why the gait pattern is the ultimate in strength and health, but give you some pretty epic examples of followers and colleagues of mine who have made some pretty huge strides thanks to training their gait pattern. BTW, get my epic ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts here (and get on my badazz email list to boot): https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

My friend Edoardo - who could easily be Italy's candidate for the Most Interesting Man in the World - joins me in this episode to talk about playing bass for Italy's popular comedy metal band Nanowar of Steel, doing post-doctoral research in astrophysics, speaking many languages, and much, much more. If you're interested in strength, btw, you may want to check out my badazz (and free) ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Ever wondered why kettlebells and calisthenics are the perfect combination? Well, tune in, friend, adn you will wonder no more! And while you're at it, here's that super spicy link I promised you during the show: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Original Strength and Calisthenics go together like love and marriage; like peanut butter and jelly; like Sonny and Cher. And yet, very few people have ever plumbed the depths of the question... "What would happen if you made HYBRID moves of calisthenics + OS?" Until now, that is. That is *exactly* what I explore in this solo episode. And while you're at it, here's the link I mention in the show. Enjoy! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

If there's one excuse everyone makes for not training, it's a lack of time. But if you know how to leverage the little time you DO have, as Anna Dajero has, the sky is the limit. In this interview I talk about her fascinating rise to incredible heights - both thanks to my programs and others - and what her future goals are. And if you're not already, be sure to get on my email list already! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

It's official: I've been a kettlebell instructor for a whopping 10 years! In that time I've picked up more than my fair share of nuggets of wisdom. The following is the top 10 most prized revelations I've picked up along the way. While you're contemplating how to apply some of these lessons to your own life, be sure to pick up my 99 Best Kettlebell & Bodyweight Workouts while you still can - I'm retiring it very soon: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/ (This will also put you on my daily email list, which is where you'll find all my best and brightest material on the daily)

A debate has long raged in the kettlebell world: Sport-style or hardstyle? According to anyone with more than half a brain, the answer is, of course, "it depends". Competitive kettlebell lifter from Israel Solomon Roskin joins me to discuss his background, how he got into kettlebell sport, and what it has to offer you, the listener. Not on my daily email list? Remedy that right quick: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Today I'm excited to present to you the first EVER podcast with a very special (and super strong) young lady named Frances Moylan - or as I like to call her, the Iron Lady of Oz. In this episode we dive deep into her "origin story" - how she went from being afraid of strength training to conquering levels of strength that few humans in history have ever possessed. Listen and learn! And while you're at it, be sure to hop aboard my daily email list where all my best, brightest, most no BS tips go out on the daily: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

No matter where you look, there is no shortage of training programs purporting to show you how to train like a Navy SEAL, a Marine, etc. But how do spec-ops units ACTUALLY train? My friend and Israeli spec-ops vet Ran Bar-Yoshafat details all the training - both physical, mental, and psychological - he underwent to become one of Israel's top warriors. While you're enjoying this episode, be sure to never miss a single tasty nugget of wisdom by joining my daily email list (you'll also get my 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge for FREE, to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

On this episode I am joined by my good friend and badass mofo Gil Reves, "The Beast from the Middle East" Hailing from Israel, Gil and I met at a StrongFirst event many moons ago and have spent countless hours hanging out and talking strength. Also, be sure to get your free copy of my most popular program of all time, The 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge (and get on my daily email list to boot) -> https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Dr. Mike Musselman joins the show today to talk about the hows and whys of Original Strength - why it makes you stronger, how it works, and what it can do for your strength and performance. And if you haven't already, be sure to climb aboard my daily email list - where all my Grade A, Top Shelf material goes out on the daily (and the only place to gain access to my programs, challenges, courses, and more) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

On this episode I got to interview the lovely and dedicated Lyndsi Vaile - former figure competitor, busy mom, and all-around badass. We talk about her journey to kettlebells & calisthenics, and how she ended up nailing a pistol squat WITHOUT training for it! Never miss a moment of my delicious, tasty nuggets of training wisdom - get on my daily email list and crush weakness! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Adam Armstrong is back once again for a great, in-depth conversation on strength, power, and...a big revelation on his part. If you're not already on my email list, by the way, you are hamstringing your OWN strength and power gains. Climb aboard here (and get my world-famous 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge to boot): https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

If your body has ever rebelled against your training, you know how frustrating it is. Karan Singh knows this better than most. Try as he might to build his Get Up, his back, neck, & shoulders would protest - putting him out of training for a week or more... Until he did my program Get Up Domination and went from 16 kg to 28 kg in just 6 weeks! Be sure to check him out at http://www.bigfootguitars.com/ Also, set your own new PRs with my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge! www.9MinuteChallenge.com

It's not every day you can surprise yourself with a one-arm pushup - unless, of course, you've been diligently following one of my programs. And in this case, the program in question was not even a pushup program, but one on a totally unrelated movement: The Dead Bug! I'm joined by Singaporean personal trainer Lewis Toh to discuss his recent success with my Dawn of the Deadbug program. Be sure to check him out on Facebook where he does great live videos daily. And if you're not already, get on my daily email list for my Grade A best material AND to gain access to programs like Dawn of the Deadbug: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Al's badazz Fit Pro Masterclass right here: http://al-kavadlos-fitness-pro-master-class.myshopify.com?aff=3 Before you race off to become a fit pro master, be sure to get my 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge - https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

At long last I was able to sit down with the one and only Tim Anderson of Original Strength to talk about his origin story, how frustration led him to a physical renaissance, and how OS exploded onto the scene 9 years ago and hasn't slowed down since. Before you race off to practice your resets, be sure to get my 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge - which includes Original Strength-style crawling, to boot! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I'm joined again in this episode by the one and only David Ben Moshe of Jerusalem, Israel to talk about moving better to get stronger. David's the guy I entrusted all my former students to when I left Jerusalem, so his knowledge and expertise comes highly recommended by Yours Jewly. Be sure to check out his latest FREE ebook here https://www.magenfitness.com/hai-workouts.html Oh, and speaking of which, if you've not already snagged your copy of 8-week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, what are you waiting for?! Climb aboard here! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I'm joined once again by Adam Armstrong as we discuss the ins and outs of our new program, 'Kettlebell & Bodyweight Super 6' If you haven't already, be sure to check Adam out online at https://www.thenewalpha.com/ And if you're not yet on my email list, let me just assure you: you're messing up big time. My email list is where all my best, grade A content goes out daily - NOT on Facebook. Click here to hop aboard (and get my 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight program to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

The best stories about strength are from those folks who struggled every step of the way and triumphed nonetheless. And my friend Adam Armstrong is no exception. In this jam-packed episode, Adam details not only his rise from 'chump' to 'champ', but how an obscure form of programming from the world of Powerlifting is what helped him rise to new and exciting levels of strength. BTW, if you're not on my daily email list, you are missing out big time - be sure to climb aboard here! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Minimalism sure ain't what it used to be...but you can still bring back *old school* minimalism and reap the rewards! Also, be sure to hop on my daily email list and nab yourself a copy of my 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Being in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond is no excuse to let yourself fall apart. Get cracking on some "age proofing" and you'll find that you still run like a well-oiled machine! And don't forget to hop on my epic daily email list for all my grade-A, top-shelf material! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

We are often led to believe that by adding "just this one WEIRD thing" to our health and fitness regimen, we can make massive, incalculable gains. The truth is a little more complex than that - and I dive into it in this short but succinct podcast. By the way, here is the epic link to my daily email list I mentioned during the show - the #1 place for all my grade-A, top-shelf material (NOT social media) and the ONLY place you can snag my courses, programs, challenges, and more: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Believe it or not, one of the most common weak links in our strength (and a catalyst for poor performance and even injury) is a weak pelvic floor. It's not just a problem for post-pregnancy women, but even men and non-pregnant women as well. Sarah Smith is an expert on the topic, and she dishes out knowledge bombs by the bowlful on this episode. If you're not already, be sure to hop on board my daily email list for all my best, no BS material - sent out on a daily basis! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Bodyweight training: a lot of people are discovering it just now in quarantine. But I'm here to tell you, the greatest benefits of calisthenics will come from sticking with it once quarantine has ended! Don't forget: get ye on my daily email list where all my grade A, top-shelf material goes out! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Getting stronger isn't just about lifting heavier. There are a number of ways you can tell if you're getting stronger before you ever reach for a heavier kettlebell... Don't forget to sign up for my epic daily email list - where all my best and brightest material goes out on the daily! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

The military press: one of the most popular lifts among kettelbellers, and the go-to show of strength for the old school strongmen. But is it *really* all it's cracked up to be? I dig into this topic and more in this white-knuckle thrill ride of a podcast episode. While you're preparing to dig in, be sure to hop on my daily email list, where all my best and brightest material goes out on a daily basis - NOT on social media. Click here to climb aboard: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Feeling unmotivated? You're in luck - you don't need it anyway! What you DO need is detailed in this short-but-sweet episode. By the way, if you haven't already gotten on my daily email list, now's your chance to redeem yourself and climb aboard! It's where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out - NOT on social media. Click the link to join (and get a free 8-week KB + BW program to boot!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgDCM91f7NY

Part of learning is unlearning - these are 3 of the biggest things I've unlearned over the past few years to revolutionize my own training and that of my students. If you're not already, be sure to get your azz on my daily email list - where all of my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out on the daily! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

One of the most damaging trends in personal fitness is perfectionism: the belief that if you don't do things 100% by the book, you might as well not do them at all. I'm here to tell you that just ain't true. In this short-but-succinct podcast, I give you a few of my favorite pointers on how to stay on the straight-and-narrow WITHOUT dooming yourself to a lifetime of fits and starts. And if you're not already, be sure to hop on my daily email list for all my best, top-shelf, grade-A material delivered to your inbox daily! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I had the very good fortune of being able to interview my friend and colleague David Ben Moshe - a very skilled trainer to athletes and average folks alike - who has a storied history and an incredible story about his rise from the depths of prison to becoming a skilled personal trainer and all-around family man. Enjoy! And if you haven't already, be sure to hop on my daily email list where all my best, grade A material goes out - NOT on social media (you'll also get an awesome 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I get it, everyone's unique and we all have unique needs. BUT! We all have the same two arms, two legs, and (in most cases) lifestyle just like everyone else. And that makes putting together a blueprint of what can really turn your strength and health around a pretty straight-forward affair. Listen in, apply, and watch as the results roll in. And if you haven't already, getcherself on my daily email list (and get a free 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

When it comes to your fitness, when in doubt, just f***in' do it! And when it comes to getting on my email list - where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out (NOT on social media) just do that, too! => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Why does the Turkish Get Up rock? Let me count the ways... And speaking of Turkish Get Ups, they feature prominently in the most popular of all my programs, the 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, which you can grab hold of here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/