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Dec 5, 2025 11 min

Ep. 495: Will Stretching Before Training KILL Your Gains?!

from The Hammer Cast Hosted by Aleks Salkin

There seem to be two sides of the proverbial coin in the fitness world when it comes to stretching: Side 1: it is mission critical that you do it. Side 2: you damn well better not even think about it - especially before you lift! The truth - as you might imagine - is somewhere in the middle. I dish on this in this mighty fine episode. 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 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 cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

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