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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. 447: UFC Fighter Natan Levy on His Epic Journey...

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2024/03/07

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined by none other than rising UFC star in the lightweight division Natan Levy - a black belt in karate and kung fu and a force to be reckoned with in the Octagon. In this episode we talk about his humble origins, how he went from being a successful karate school owner, yet sought something more, which led to him closing his schools and striking out (quite literally) into the Nevada

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Ep. 446: How to Do Pullups (WITHOUT Hurting Your...

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2024/03/04

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is a brief, no BS guide to how to improve your pullups WITHOUT hurting your shoulders in the process. Don't keep these secrets to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) 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

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Ep. 445: Bowtied Bengal on The SECRETS of Effective...

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2024/02/29

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most intriguing of episodes by a mysterious stranger - a physical therapist known only as Bowtied Bengal. Join us as we discuss his origin story, how he got interested in physical therapy, his unique and helpful approach to getting his clients back on the straight and narrow, and, of course, the meeting point between physical therapy and physical fitness. Find him online at: "I'm Hurt,

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Ep. 444: How to Get Started with Kettlebells

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2024/02/27

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is an audio crash course on how to get started with kettlebells the RIGHT way (i.e. my way lol) Listen, take mental notes, and enjoy (oh, and share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed it). 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

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Ep. 443: Megan Kelly on Training For ANOTHER...

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2024/02/22

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast once again 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, and is gearing up to do it yet again. Listen in as we talk about her training, how she balances it with a busy career and personal life, and much, much more. Find her online at

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Ep. 442: No Train, No Gain

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2024/02/20

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I want to give you some of my thoughts on minimalism and why you won't gain on what you don't train. 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

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[BONUS EP.] Israeli combat soldier gives his...

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2024/02/18

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by my friend Ran "Bario" Bar-Yoshafat: a veteran of Israel's Maglan special forces commando unit, a lawyer, a regular commentator on Israeli policy on both friendly and hostile foreign media, and the Deputy Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum headquartered in Jerusalem. He was recently called up for reserve duty to fight against the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza, and

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Ep. 441: Red Delta Project's Matt Shifferle on the...

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2024/02/15

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:

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Ep. 440: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Vikas Reddy on His...

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2024/02/13

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

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Ep. 439: Logan Christopher on Harnessing the Mind to...

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2024/02/08

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

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Ep. 438: The 10 Commandments of SFG Level I...

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2024/02/05

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

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Ep. 437: Huggy McNiff on the SECRETS of Conquering...

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2024/02/01

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

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Ep. 436: The SFG II Snatch: A Test Prep Program

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2024/01/29

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

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Ep. 435: Christopher Sommer on the Secret of...

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2024/01/25

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

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Ep. 434: How to Know When You’re Ready to Do Pullups

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2024/01/22

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Ep. 433: Creating Serious Strength Equipment with...

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2024/01/18

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

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Ep. 432: A Bodyweight Core Drill You Can Do In (or...

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2024/01/16

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Ep. 431: Clif Harski on Kettlebells as a Secret...

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2024/01/11

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

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Ep. 430: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Malcolm McCowan on...

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2024/01/09

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

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Ep. 429: Dr. Matt Casturo on Forging Bulletproof Joints

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2024/01/04

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:

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