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The Hammer Cast
by Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
Episodes
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Ep. 523: Boost Your Testosterone NATURALLY (with Logan Christopher)
See how Real World Strong YOU are with my Real World Strong Challenge: https://www.RealWorldStrong.com Introduction to Logan Christopher — [00:00–00:04] Why testosterone may be declining — Logan's views on environmental chemical exposure, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and infertility trends....
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Ep. 522: Franz Snideman on Sprinting Like a STUD at ANY Age!
Thou shalt get my Real World Strong Challenge here: https://www.RealWorldStrong.com I'm joined on this episode by the mighty Franz Snideman - an early adopter of the kettlebell, student of Pavels, and sprinter extraordinaire who teaches men and women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond to restore their...
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Ep. 521: Geoff Neupert on the Triumphant Return of Kettlebell Muscle
Find out how REAL WORLD STRONG you are with my Real World Strong Challenge! https://www.RealWorldStrong.com In this episode Geoff and I discuss: [0:03:10–0:07:00] Why Kettlebell Muscle Was Written [0:07:00–0:08:22] Why the Book Went Out of Print & Why It Came Back [0:08:22–0:13:57] Kettlebells…
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Ep. 520: Those with the Worst Physiques Have the Loudest Mouths
Forget 'gym strong' - get REAL WORLD Strong! Test your own real world strength here: https://www.RealWorldStrong.com Beware people quick with criticism and slow with solutions (particularly when they see you lapping them in lifting and life).
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Ep. 519: Can Turkish Get Ups REALLY Increase Your Military Press?
Forget 'gym strong' - get REAL WORLD Strong! Test your own real world strength here: https://www.RealWorldStrong.com On this episode I'm tackling the age-old question: can Turkish Get Ups actually increase your military press? The answer might surprise you - paticularly if you've been drinking…
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Ep. 518: SNEAK PEAK at the Bottoms Up Kettlebell Crash Course
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.AleksSalkin.com [00:00] Sneak peek: Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Crash Course [02:45] Why Bottoms-Up Training Matters: Faster Progress, Fewer Reps Key benefits: faster progress, fewer reps, lighter loads, joint-friendly Ideal for...
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Ep. 517: Fabio Zonin on Using CLASSIC Bodybuilding for EPIC Strength & Resilience!
Thou shalt get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com [0:00:00–0:02:05] Intro [0:02:06–0:03:39] Fabio's work with "sustainable bodybuilding" [0:03:40–0:05:26] Authenticity, old-school bodybuilding, and Pavel's influence [0:05:27–0:09:00] Fabio's...
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Ep. 516: Original Strength for BRUTE Strength with Tim Anderson
Intro & Episode Focus – [0:00:03–0:02:15] How people limit OS by using it only as a warm-up [0:04:06–0:06:07] Odd Pairings & Three OS Applications Between Sets – [0:06:07–0:08:38] Aleks's 3 "use cases" for between-set OS: [0:08:38–0:10:13] Discussion: why smaller or slower ROM can release...
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Ep. 515: Convict Conditioning's Paul Wade Gives His Exclusive FINAL Interview!
Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com To support Paul's work with the upcoming printing of his Convict Conditioning Box Set, go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanpress/convict-conditioning-the-ultimate-collection/description…
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Ep. 514: Are You Prepared for Violence?
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…
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Ep. 513: Secrets of Isometrics for Pure Power and Raw Strength (with Jon Haas)
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.AleksSalkin.com [00:00:03] Martial arts monk & isometrics: John's origin story, 80s martial arts culture, and his first "punishment" isometrics with horse stance and phone books. [00:04:47] Old-school dojo toughness &...
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Ep. 512: Zack Henderson on the Glory of Kettlebell Conditioning
[0:04–0:07] Why Kettlebell Conditioning, Especially in Summer [0:07–0:11] Aleks' 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge (9minutechallenge.com) [0:11–0:15] Zach's Kettlebell Journey and Coaching Timeline [0:18–0:21] Audience Poll Results and the Case for Returning to Conditioning [0:21–0:24]...
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Ep. 511: Pavel Macek on Old Time Strongman Secrets for Modern Strength Breakthroughs
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.AleksSalkin.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast I do a deep dive into old-time strongman training with none other than Master SFG Pavel Macek. We talk about its integration into StrongFirst's methodology, how kettlebells,...
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Ep. 510: a SNEAK PEEK at my upcoming kettlebell challenge, "High Pull Noon"
High Pull Noon – The Outlaw Kettlebell Lift That Saved My Shoulder and Skyrocketed My Strength [0:00–3:30] Origin Story & Shoulder Injury Aleks shares how a deadlifting mishap led to a frayed shoulder labrum and persistent morning pain. [3:30–7:30] The RKC Prep Program & High Pull Breakthrough...
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Ep. 509: Building a Better Kettlebell with Colin Lake
Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Yours Jewly, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin, sits down with Colin Lake of Great Lakes Girya Pro to dish on what actually makes a great…
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Ep. 508: Be Careful of What You Let Influence You
Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin explores why you must be careful what you let influence you—in training and in life. Drawing on a tense encounter…
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Ep. 507: Do you really NEED to be perfectly recovered before working out again?
Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin answers a common question: Do you need to be perfectly recovered before you train again? Drawing on principles…
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Ep. 506: Only Got 6 WEEKS to Get Jacked and Lean? Do THIS:
Only got 6 weeks to get Swole by Summer? This episode will show you EXACTLY what to do: [0:00:03] Six-Week "Get Jacked and Lean" Question Framing the core question: what to do in six weeks to look impressive at the beach/pool Brief expectation-setting: six weeks is enough for noticeable change…
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Ep. 505: "Iron Tamer" Dave Whitley on Why YOU Should Be Bent Pressing
Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge HERE => https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this most glorious of episodes, Dave Whitley returns so we can talk about: Light banter about SNL host jackets and writing our cats in for president (note: in 2028, please write in Ozzy PAWSbourne, I...
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Ep. 504: Clif Harski on Building TRUE Athleticism with Kettlebells
Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge HERE => https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this splendiferous episode with the great Clif Harski we dig deep into: Limitations of Only Training the Fundamentals Critique of the "inch wide, mile deep" philosophy when it becomes a narrow trench...
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Ep. 503: What To Do If You Can't Crawl
Sometimes, despite your ambitions, your body simply pushes back against your attempts to get stronger. For some exercises finding an alternative is easy. For instance, if your shoulders can't yet handle military presses, you can always knock a home run out of the ballpark with pushups and lay the...
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Ep. 502: How to Train - and GAIN - When Your Job's a Pain
Got a labor-intensive job? Good news: you can still train and make gains. You just have to approach your training correctly. This episode will tell you how. 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. 501: The Kettlebell World Bids Farewell to a Legend
Today we bid farewell to a legend in the kettlebell world, without whom the entire movement almost certainly would've petered out and faded into fitness obscurity more than two decades ago. I give my thoughts about it on this episode. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more...
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Ep. 500: Why I'm not the least bit worried about 'AI coaching'
In this episode I dish on: [0:02:00] Seppuku & Why Machines Can't Make Poetry [0:03:00] Is AI Going to Replace Coaches? [0:04:30] Why Programming Is More Than an Algorithm [0:05:40] Real-World Coaching Example [0:06:20] Psychology & the "Rationalizing Animal" [0:07:10] AI Coaching Fails: Pistol...
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Ep. 499: Old Time Strongman Secrets for Eye-Popping Strength (at ANY age!)
Wanna get freakishly strong like the Cirque du Soleil acrobats or old time strongmen? I dish on how to do exactly that in this episode. 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,...
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Ep. 498: Conquer Advanced Calisthenics Skills by Doing THIS 1st
"Eliminate frustration and speed ahead." Who doesn't want this? When it comes to strength training - and calisthenics in particular - many ambitious and well-meaning enthusiasts jump right into a laundry list of progressions... And fall flat on their tushes. If you want to feel like you're...
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Ep. 497: Conquer Kettlebell Ballistics by NOT Doing This 1 Common Thing
If you want to radically speed up your mastery of the ballistic kettlebell lifts - no matter WHERE you are in your training journey - you need to throw conventional training tactics out the window and use a sleek set of little-known drills to amp up your mind-muscle connection almost instantly.…
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Ep. 496: Get Lean the (Almost) Easy Way
If you're looking to trim up, get lean, and drop some unsightly flab, here are some first steps that will help you toward that end. 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…
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Ep. 495: Will Stretching Before Training KILL Your Gains?!
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…
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Ep. 494: Why I Choose Original Strength
There are a great many systems out there promising to deliver movement quality - and probably a lot of them can make good on that promise. Even still, this is why I choose Original Strength... On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves…
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Ep. 493: Kettlebell Superstar Zack Henderson Talks About 'Lift-A-Palooza'
Get your own free copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here => http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than kettlebell superstar Zack Henderson to talk about his annual Lift-A-Palooza event held each year during the last week of...
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Ep. 492: Triumph Over Your Environment and Succeed Anyway
It's easy to blame your environment for your circumstances. But is it really so hard to act positively in spite of them? I dish on exactly this in this episode: li::marker]:font-[sans-serif]" start="1"> Introduction The Importance of Environment and Personal Habits – [0:02:00] The Influence of...
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Ep. 491: Is Grip Strength REALLY All It's Cracked Up to Be?
Over the past few years (more, really) there has been a discussion over the seemingly outsized importance of grip strength for not just your overall strength, but also your longevity. But is it really true? What impact DOES grip strength have on your overall strength, health, and longevity? I…
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Ep. 490: How to Take Your Physique From 'Weak' to 'FREAK'
Let's face it: even though strength, youthful athleticism, and pain-free movement may be your top priorities, EVERYBODY wants to look good as well. Fortunately, it ain't an either/or proposition. You CAN have it all. I dish on how in this episode. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives...
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Ep. 489: Carryover - The Secret for MORE Gains with the Same Effort?
On this episode I dish on the power of CARRYOVER to make your training more effective, time efficient, and frankly fun (who DOESN'T like getting more gains for their efforts?) Tune in and enjoy. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves...
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Ep. 488: Marc Miller on the Pursuit of True, Lasting Happiness
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Marc Miller: founder of Happiness Quarterly Magazine and The Gunnar Project - dedicated to helping children and young adults learn to find happiness outside of the constant...
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Ep. 487: My UNCENSORED Opinion About Kettlebell Sport vs. Hardstyle
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Despite its ancient origins, the kettlebell has managed to stand the test of time as a strength and conditioning tool par excellence - even inspiring the creation of a sport organized around the tool.…
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Ep. 486: Clif Harski on Smashing Strength Plateaus with Variety, Athleticism, and Fun
I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski. We covered a boatload of ground on this one - so much so you might even want to whip out your favorite notebook and pencil to take some notes as you listen. Here's a sneak peek at what all we covered:...
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Ep. 485: Train Light, Build MIGHT
In this episode I dive into how to use LIGHT training to build some serious MIGHT. 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. 484: 14 Years of Calisthenics, 14 Tips for Guaranteed Gains
In this episode of the Hammer Cast, I celebrate the 14th anniversary of my journey into calisthenics training by sharing key insights and lessons learned over the years. Drawing from my own personal experience as well as that of my students from around the world, I dish on a comprehensive…
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Ep. 483: The Badazz History of the Snatch
At the dawn of the modern weight training movement, one exercise quickly arose (pun intended) to prominence among the pioneers of the jolly ol' game of taming the iron: The one-arm snatch. From barbells, dumbbells, and eventually kettlebells, it has found a place in the training of just about…
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Ep. 482: Clean Your Way to Heavier Snatches (feat. Gil Reves, StrongFirst Elite)
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once more by my friend Gil "The Beast from the Middle East" Reves to talk about the most underrated (and overlooked) kettlebell movement of them all: THE CLEAN. Gil has done arguably more to...
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Ep. 481: Paul McIlroy Talks Even MORE Secrets of Perpetual Strength!
Lightning has struck ONCE MORE, and the Hebrew Hammer and Paul "Big Mac" McIlroy are back under one proverbial roof once more to talk about some more of Paul's most hard-hitting, no BS insights into how to keep the Gain Train constantly rolling into the station year after year, decade after…
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Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups
Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups On this episode I discuss the importance of training foundational movements and exercises BEFORE attempting Turkish get-ups at all - let alone trying to go heavy. In addition to patience, proper instruction, and all that jazz, one other…
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Ep. 479: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Antoni Poblocki Dishes On How He Achieved His 1/2 Bodyweight 1-Arm Military Press
In this episode, I welcome Antoni Poblocki to discuss his impressive strength achievements, particularly his recent half-bodyweight press of 40 kilograms. Antoni shares how he discovered my work through a friend's recommendation and his journey into kettlebell training. He also discusses his...
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Ep. 478: Josh Harris on getting stronger than ever before at age 53
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Josh Harrs: One of my long-time Inner Circle students and the inaugural Inner Circle Member of the Year. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from...
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Ep. 477: Rules for Calisthenics Domination
Here are a few videos of examples of PROPER form for pushups and one-arm pushups: Pushups => https://youtu.be/iss7Ssiw828?si=d2E1iKBbHgREk8kN One-arm pushups => https://youtu.be/U-Hm3ApX3b0?si=9Q97Dpk5coy8pJ2R If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves...
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Ep. 476: An Exclusive Interview with Hammer Head of the Year Dr. Justin Schooth
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Dr. Justin Schooth: One of my long-time online students and the inaugural Hammer Head of the Year. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from injured...
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Ep. 475: 4 Tips for Going From 1 Pullup to 5 - WITHOUT Breaking Your Body Down in the Process
On this episode I answer an email from a fan asking how to blow past that seemingly insurmountable single pullup he's stuck at so he can get all the way to a mighty (and achievable) five reps. Video footage of movements mentioned in this episode: Hanging:...
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Ep. 474: Insider Secrets to CONQUERING Your New Years Resolutions
It's the New Year. You're feeling newly invigorated and determined to make this your best year ever. If you're like most people, your fitness goals play a key role in your overall plans to better yourself; and why wouldn't they? After all, physically taking action is the key to achieving anything...
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