The Hammer Cast

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There are a great many ways to get strong; ain't no two ways about that. But one thing to keep amply in mind is that if you're a busy lad/lass, you are going to want to hone in on the things that will build you the MOST strength in the LEAST time. This-here episode will teach you how.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wouldst thou like to increase thy strength in 60 seconds or less? Of course you would. Try out the back pressure crunch and watch as your strength goes through the roof: #1 plank progression for rock-hard abs | Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin - YouTube

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Need a set of abs that can take a lickin' and keep on tickin'? Then listen closely, my friend, because this exercise has got you covered. Here's a video demo: https://youtu.be/oairZ-VOAd0

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com As the wise and powerful Pavel Tsatsouline has said, 'bodyweight training will teach you more about the discipline of strength than any other implement.' I'd like to add to that that in order to truly master it, you must master the way you were made to move from Day 1. This episode will give you a brief (but insightful) sneak peak into how to get started.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you want to be the best you possibly can, you need to be well rounded physically. One of the best ways to do that is to make sure that you have all of the following: * Strength * Conditioning * Mobility * Coordination There is a way you can develop all of these qualities all at the same time. I'll show you how in this episode

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com As the old saying goes, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander". In other words, a lot of times the advice you'd give to a beginner and someone far beyond beginner status is very similar in nature. When it comes to pullups, this episode will dig into this and show you how to bump up your rookie numbers no matter WHERE you are

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Short on time but long on ambition? What you need to do is STOP looking for all the "cutting edge" advice and go back to the old-school methods that worked like a charm in MUCH harsher conditions than what you're dealing with. This episode will show you how.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Tired of banging your head against the wall in your training? Give this a try and see if your results don't start roaring back to life.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I know you've been told that fitness is the most important thing. But verily I say unto thee: unless you're strong, being "fit" will mean very little. In this episode I explain exactly why.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna beef up your upper body strength AND bust out of your sleeves like nobody's business? Thou shalt check out this video here: https://youtu.be/ld974qVNVGU

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Frustrated with your lack of pullup progress? Try out these drills and see if you don't turn some of those plateaus into PRs!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Hands down one of my favorite (and least known-about) kettlebell exercises has to be the Russian Hockey Deadlift. Not only can it potentially help you to bulletproof your low back, but it can also help you strengthen and stabilize a variety of other lower body movements. A must-try drill: Russian Hockey Deadlift | AleksSalkin.com - YouTube

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com "How do I find my motivaiton to work out?" Simple - you don't. These 3 things are what you need to find instead.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Wanna boost your strength quickly? Provided you have a solid base of strength, there are a few explosive calisthenics moves that can take your pressing, pulling, squatting, and deadlifting power from here to the stratosphere as long as you dilligently do them. I explain what they are in this episode (and demo them here: https://youtu.be/ntaOXNwR8GM

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Wanna get out of your own way and turn your crappy upper body strength into a thing of the past? This episode can show (or at least tell) you how. This video is also a good head start: https://youtu.be/wL9VzetZPgU

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Wanna boost your lower body flexibility? These two stretches oughta do the trick: https://youtu.be/drVipTClOmc

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com If your workouts are missing this 1 thing, you might be amazed at just how much changes when you add it in (if you're the type who likes variety, you'll definitely dig this). Listen, apply, and enjoy.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com You might intuitively know that kettlebells and bodyweight are like a match made in heaven - but what you might NOT know is how to articulate why? In this short podcast, I dive into some of my own insights on this topic:

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Don't be ashamed - we ALL wanna look good nekkid. This podcast provides a brief primer as to how (you might also like my upcoming "Summer Swole" program which will dive into that as well - details coming soon to all those who snag a copy of my free 9-Minute Challenge: http://www.9minutechallenge.com )

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Without a doubt "No Pain, No Gain" has been responsible for far more pains (i.e. injuries) than gains. Make no mistake: you must train hard, but not so hard you get fugged up. This podcast dives into why.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There ain't many kettlebell exercises that I think outright SUCK and that you should avoid, but this one is one of them. Hint: if you've ever hurt your low back doing them, you'll probably shout for joy knowing that you don't ever have to do them again.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com if there's one strength exercise you can just toss in the trash right now, it's this one (and if you're already not doing it, well, then bully for you!)

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com The reason why might surprise you - and let it serve as a warning AND a guide at the same time.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Stuck in "strength purgatory"? Let me show the way out...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Although he's the king of kettlebells, did you know Pavel has some top-notch insights into strength training as a whole - and particularly calisthenics and gymnastics training? In this episode I dive into one of the finest, most well-kept secrets in the world of strength training - one that can transform your gains seemingly like magic.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this episode by the legendary grip master and all-around avante garde strength expert John Brookfield. Brookfield has set himself apart in the world of strength and conditioning over the years by literally writing the book(s) on grip training as well as inventing the wildly popular Battling Ropes system. On this episode we dive deep into his unique and revolutionary approach to renewing your youth God's way. Follow his work online at http://johnbrookfield.com/

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Fun fact: you don't have to replicate the training programs done by the professionals to make mad gains, but you DO have to look at what the best do to get an idea of how to translate that into your own training. This podcast will give you a primer on how.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com You may be a bona fide strength fanatic, but know ye this: without adequate conditioning, your gains will flounder rather than prosper. I explain why on this short and concise episode.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this episode by StrongFirst Elite instructor John Parker, a very strong and highly experienced trainer and athlete who chronicles his descent into burnout and his journey to rejuvenation and redemption - and the training system that was spawned from it all. Be sure to follow him on substack StrengthAxis | John Parker | Substack And on Instagram: John Parker (@johnparker__) • Instagram photos and videos

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com On this episode I dive into probably the BIGGEST fitness myth of them all - a myth so massive it also rears its ugly head in other fields and disciplines as well - maybe even yours. Tune in as I dispell this falsehood and replace it with a delightful nugget of truth

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this podcast by Mark Shropshire, one of the big brains behind OS Performance. We discuss his origin story, how he discovered OS, and how he along with Tim Anderson and Chip Morton helped revolutionize Original Strength for athletes

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com A certain fitness guru has made the claim that "single-arm exercises are stupid". But is that really true? I dispell this myth while being rather witty in the process.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There is arguably no piece of strength equipment more versatile than the kettlebell. So why are we encouraged to AVOID its versatility and stick with only a select few "approved" movements? There are some great moves that you'll see practiced quite often in the world of weightlifting, bodybuilding, etc. that also work super well with kettlebells. A great example of that is the incline press, which you can check out here: https://youtube.com/shorts/JxVustV6uv4?feature=share

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Jim Madden - an online student of mine in his late 40s who set a mighty lofty goal for himself: to absolutely own a 40 kg (88 lb) one-arm military press on either arm. In this episode we chronicle his journey to losing 100 lbs, talk about how he discovered the kettlebell, and dive into how he got stronger and fitter at a lighter bodyweight and at age 48 than ever before.

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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com In the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, there is a great (almost hidden) gem about the value of training with the right people in order to maximize your strength and conditioning. Blink and you might miss it, but fear not: I've got the rundown right here for you.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I know you've been told that high reps are stupid and won't get you stronger. But verily I say unto thee: that is some BS. I explain why in this episode (which you should definitely share with your friends, WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There's a claim in the fitness world - even backed up by the New York Times - that women simply can't do pullups. But is this REALLY true? I dive into this topic in detail - including my own experience training women - in this epic episode

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Want a sleek set of Bruce Lee-style abs? Put down the silly ab machines and start putting your abs to the REAL test: defying gravity with no BS calisthenics!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Fact: physical weakness has swept across the land. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can make incredible strength gains by tackling one major problem - your grip strength - and start making radical changes to your full-body strength in the process. This episode will show you how.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but it's true: when it comes to using kettlebells to build your glutes, there are far better options than kettlebell swings. Check out this article for details: Why Kettlebell Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Ain't no two ways about it, friend: our shoulders can be pretty easily busted up. And while I can't promise you this will fix them up 100%, I CAN say that they've help me help both myself and others in making sure that everything works the way it's supposed to. Special thanks to former gymnast and Master SFG instructor Mark Reifkind for introducing me to these.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com As much as you may have been told - and really REALLY want to believe - that swings and Get Ups are the best possible workout you can do, I can assure you: you will get a LOT stronger if you expand your horizons. On this episode I dive a bit deeper into the how and why.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I hold this truth to be self-evident that NOT all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Yes, that's right, there are some that are just better than others. I explain which ones in this episode.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Jacked-up shoulders: everyone's had 'em at some point, not everyone does something about it. Well, I'm bound and determined not to let your shoulders hold you back if at all possible. Let's see if these two moves can fix 'em up a bit, shall we? For more details, check out this-here article: 'Fugged Up' Shoulders? These 2 Moves Just Might Fix That | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Let's face it: you've racked up a little mileage on your body by now. But don't worry, unlike a car, high mileage doesn't necessarily mean less value - it just means you've gotta commandeer your Soft Machine a little differently. I give you a couple of majorly-helpful tips in this brief and bodacious episode. Like what you hear? Snag yourself a FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here - www.9minutechallenge.com And be sure to send this podcast to a friend or 10 if you think it might do someone else some good. Have fun and happy training! Aleks

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com When it comes to kettlebell exercises, few get as overlooked and underappreciated as the deadlift. And what a shame, too, since even at relatively light weights you'll be amazed at just how much strength and muscle you can build with a few essential (and avante garde) kettlebell deadlifts. Check out this article for more details: The 'athletic' deadlift variation that builds raw lower body power | by Aleks Salkin | Medium