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The Hammer Cast

Aleks Salkin

A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.

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Ep. 190: Dr. Mike Musselman on Original Strength for...

The Hammer Cast ·

2022/07/30

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com My friend Dr. Mike Musselman returns to the show at long last, where he puts to bed some of the myths and mysteries of neck position in your strength training, how to use Original Strength to build superior physical performance, and much more.

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Ep. 189: A Dastardly Soviet Secret to Sneak Up on...

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2022/07/29

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com The Soviets got a lot of things wrong: basic economics. Human flourishing. Not running out of food. The list is practically endless. But for a variety of uninteresting reasons, one thing they often got very right was strength training. And the tip I dish on in this episode is so head-slappingly simple, so undeniably potent, you'll wonder how you never thought of it yourself. Take a listen and give it a shot

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Ep. 188: The Best Move(s) to Conquer New Levels of...

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2022/07/28

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna radically ramp up your strength to new heights? You're gonna wanna 'flip the script' on your current training - I'll explain exactly what that means and how to do it in this short but jam-packed episode.

08:16

Ep. 187: A 19-Minute ‘Strength Aerobics’ Workout

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2022/07/27

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Love calisthenics? Love summer time? Love workouts that can be done outside in a small amount of time? Then you'll love this short but not-so-sweet workout designed to get you in, out, and STRONG in short order.

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Ep. 186: A Classic Calisthenics Muscle-Building Workout

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2022/07/26

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the fitness world there's a thought experiment that goes a little something like this: "If you only had 15 minutes 2x per week to work out, what would you do?" Your answer will vary based on your wants and needs, but all things considered, if building a classic upper body physique that is as strong as it looks is high on your agenda, this workout just might be what you're looking for...

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Ep. 185: How to Get Bigger and Stronger With Just One...

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2022/07/26

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Big on ambition but short on equipment? Fear ye not, friend - this episode dives into how to build big strength with just one weenie-ish kettlebell.

08:59

Ep. 184: Squat Your Way to Upper Body Strength Gains

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2022/07/24

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Frustrated with your seemingly miniscule amount of upper body strength despite all your hard work? Your efforts MIGHT be better placed elsewhere - namely southward, where your ignored and untrained legs await the attention necessary to help you power up your entire body.

06:36

Ep. 183: Rescue Your Shoulders and Lift Stronger With...

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2022/07/23

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Shoulders in need of some revitalization? Try out these two moves and see if you don't feel light years better with the hurryupness! https://youtu.be/mCQAXIYp5dM

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Ep. 182: The Best Bodyweight-Only Workout on a Time...

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2022/07/22

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ever been on an absolute roll with your training only to have one little change in your schedule or other circumstances throw a proverbial wrench in your progress? Don't worry - I've got you covered. In this episode I dish on a bodyweight-only workout I did once while traveling and having far less time to work out that - once I was back to my bells - made EVERYTHING feel easier.

08:20

Ep. 181: The 'Fab 4' Double Kettlebell Moves for...

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2022/07/21

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna pack on some strength AND muscle? Of course you do. You don't need a huge list of exercises, but rather a skeleton crew of tried-and-true double kettlebell moves will do the trick. I dish on my favorites - the Fab 4 - in this episode.

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Ep. 180: The Coolest Kettlebell Drill You’ve...

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2022/07/20

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ain't no two ways about it, friendo: the kettlebell is one of the most dynamic and interesting implements for strength around. But did you know there are still probably a boatload of drills you've never even heard of, let alone tried? In my humble (but correct) opinion, the one I describe in this episode should be high on your list. Give it a go and let me know how you like it.

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Ep. 179: ‘Skyrocket’ Your Strength with The “Advanced...

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2022/07/19

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I know, I know, "The basics" doesn't exactly sound like a lot of fun when it comes to your training; everybody wants to do cool, ninja stuff. But what if I told you that the KEY to that cool ninja stuff was found not just in the basics, but in the ADVANCED basics? Listen to why on this episode

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Ep. 178: The ‘Roman Soldier Drill’ for Brute Strength...

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2022/07/18

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the ancient world, the Roman legions were the most feared army on planet earth. Not only were they strong beyond belief, but their conditioning was off the charts. How did they get so powerful? There is one movement in particular that they did day in and day out that helped build this real-world strength and conditioning - one that you can easily start doing in your living room. Tune in and find out what

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Ep. 177: Momentum Beats Motivation

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2022/07/17

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Anchoring your success on motivation is basically like saying "I have to be in a good mood before I can take action". That's pretty no bueno if you ask me! A better approach is fixating on momentum as a means of succeeding. I dish on why in this episode.

07:57

Ep. 176: How to ‘Cheat & Steal’ Your Way to Greater...

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2022/07/16

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Can there be any greater feeling than getting more than you anticipated? Regardless of whether it's a purchase at a store or your training, we all like to get more for less. Now, make no mistake, you'll ALWAYS have to train hard and smart, but why not get more out of your hard work and increase your abilities in things you've not even practiced? That is the topic of this episode, and it's one you're *not*

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Ep. 175: The 5th Element of Fitness

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2022/07/15

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Nowadays, the truest status symbol of all is NOT having a big house or a fancy car or any of the other once-common trappings of having "made it" in life, but rather having a body that is lean, muscular, and athletic in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. As Ah-nuld Schwarzenegger himself said, a well-functioning and muscular body is the one thing you can't buy - you must work toward it. If you want to turn heads

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Ep. 174: “Move Younger” While Increasing Your...

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2022/07/14

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com No one has ever said "I wanna move like an old-azz man/lady". So why do so few of us do anything to prevent it? And what CAN be done to move more youthfully without sacrificing our strength along the way? Well, friendo, you're in luck, as I'm gonna dish on exactly that in this episode. Enjoy!

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Ep. 173: Building ‘Old Man Strength’ and Lean,...

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2022/07/13

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna build "old man strength" at any age? You're in luck, because it's not about your age per se, but rather your choice of physical activities. And for my money, if there's one physical activity you can't afford to skip, it's the one chronicled in this short-but-action-packed episode.

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Ep. 172: How to Maintain Your Old Gains When You...

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2022/07/12

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Yes, friend, it's true: you can't move toward one thing without moving away from something else. But unlike in the physical world where you can't change the distance between the thing you're moving toward and the thing you're moving away from, in the world of training you CAN lessen the distance between the skill built in the old moves you've built up strength with and the new ones you wanna work on. I

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Ep. 171: A Unique Approach to Bodyweight and...

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2022/07/11

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Quite often the standard-issue advice of "do XYZ kettlebell/bodyweight exercises to get in shape" are well-meaning, but can still fall short. There are certain skills you MUST have from the outset in order to maximize these great traditional exercises, such as the ability to recruit every muscle in your body all at once, and it is can often be difficult to feel how to do that without some practice. So how

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