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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. 428: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Prof. Adam Turner on...

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2024/01/02

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:

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Ep. 427: Zack Henderson and 'Lift-a-Palooza'

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2023/12/28

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

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Ep. 426: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Dr. Josh Beck on the...

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2023/12/26

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

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Ep. 425: Eric Moss on Becoming a Performing Strongman

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2023/11/23

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

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Ep. 423: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Josh Harris on...

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2023/11/14

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

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Ep. 422: Borge Fagerli and the Myo-Reps Revolution

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2023/11/09

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

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Ep. 421: Do I ever get hurt? And if so, how do I...

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2023/11/07

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On today's episode I want to address a question sent in by a long-time follower: do I ever get hurt? The answer might surprise you. 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

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Ep. 420: My Kettlebell Bar Mitzvah: 13 years as a...

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2023/10/17

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Today is my "Kettlebell Bar Mitzvah". And on this episode I am going to recount to you, dear listener, the story of how I became an instructor, the lessons I learned, and a whole bunch more. 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,

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Ep. 419: Al Kavadlo Talks Getting (and STAYING)...

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2023/10/06

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined once again by my friend Al Kavadlo - this time to talk about all sorts of things, from the crazy story of how he got his new dog, how he's finding love again in his mid-40s, and (of course), how to get jacked, shredded, peeled, and whatever else you wanna call it - all without the help of expensive supplements, woo-woo diets, and all sorts of other weird things. Check out his new

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Ep. 418: Does Yours Jewly Ever Get Injured? And Do...

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2023/10/03

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On today's episode I reach into my righteous sack (of mail) and answer some of your burning questions with a salve of cool, refreshing answers. 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

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Ep. 417: Jamie Lewis on The Lost Art of...

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2023/09/29

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by one of my all-time favorite strength bloggers and the #1 all-around historian of strength training, Jamie Lewis. In this episode we talk about: Why multi-discipline strength training (i.e. combining barbells, kettlebells, calisthenics, etc.) died out The value of bodyweight training as a discipline (as well as Jamie's new book, which you can get here: The Plague of

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Ep. 416: Brick Layin' and PR Slayin' with "Blazin'"...

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2023/09/27

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by one of my online consulting students, Hazen Alward. In this episode we talk about: How he went from overweight and sick to leaner, stronger, and healthy The lifetime PRs he's set since he started working with me Why he likes to wear kilts 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

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Ep. 415: Michael Kurkowski on Unveiling the Secrets...

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2023/09/20

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by my ol' pal and fellow caster of pods, Michael Kurkowski, of the Strength Connection Podcast. In this action-packed episode Mike and I talk about: "being vs. doing", and why even legends like Jackie Chan focused more on striving "to be" by doing as opposed to obsessing over labels Optimal vs. Practical - and how to avoid driving yourself crazy by chasing perfection

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Ep. 414: STOP "Packing" Your Shoulders!

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2023/09/07

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I dive deep into the TRUE meaning of "packing your shoulders", how to do it correctly, and why you very well might be setting yourself up for pain and discomfort if you do it the way MOST people do 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

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Ep. 413: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Adam Zeisek on...

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2023/09/05

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fine episode by Adam Zeisek - a Czech teacher of English as a foreign language and long-time fan of the kettlebell, calisthenics, and getting swole. On this show we talked about how he got into kettlebell training, his calisthenics-filled childhood, and our shared love of foreign languages. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you ·

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Ep. 412: Marc Perry on Muscle Myths and Fat Loss Facts

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2023/08/03

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fine episode by the great Marc Perry - founder of BuiltLean.com and a passionate coach for men looking to make a serious and lasting change in their physique, health, and physical performance. Visit him online at http://www.builtlean.com On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously ·

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Ep. 411: TESTIMONY TUESDAY! Dr. Matthew Mancuso on...

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2023/08/01

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Matthew Mancuso - a successful chiropractor, enjoyer of all things strength, and an avid Hammer Head. In this episode we talk about his origin story: how he got involved with strength training, how he floundered and treaded water for many years, and how he ultimately triumphed and continues to get stronger by the day. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you

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Ep. 410: How to Prepare for Simple and Sinister...

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2023/07/27

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I recently got a question from an SFG named Juan who asked my opinion on how he should properly prepare himself for Simple and Sinister given: a) some injuries he was dealing with, and b) his desire to use some of my super secret ninja tricks found in my book Tamers of the Lost Arc (which you can read about here: https://a.co/d/1g0ziZU) I answered in depth in this fine and dandy episode, which you are sure

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Ep. 409: Chemistry Teacher Mark Manning on...

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2023/07/25

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fine episode by Mark Manning - a high school chemistry teacher, life-long martial arts enthusiast, and kettlebell and calisthenics fanatic. Mark and I talked about his 'origin story', how he got into training, and what drew him to strength training in general and kettlebells in particular. We also touch on how my unique approach to combining kettlebells, calisthenics, and Original

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Ep. 408: Tamers of the Lost Arc (my new kettlebell...

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2023/06/28

Get your own copy on Amazon here! https://a.co/d/faMep2Q For centuries the kettlebell has been the trusty “secret weapon” of athletes, wrestlers, soldiers, professional strongmen, and physical culturists the world over. In addition to forging hard bodies, fearless minds, and indomitable spirits, the kettlebell holds the key to unlocking a rare and potent set of movements known as ballistic lifts – exercises that use momentum to forge brute strength, raw explosive power, and next-level

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