The Hammer Cast: Recent Episodes

Aleks Salkin

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

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 master the clean than just about anybody else, and he has the spectacular results to show for it. In this episode we discuss:

Importance of the kettlebell clean in martial arts and defense positioning
Benefits beyond just moving the bell to the rack position
Improving overall strength, technique, and movement quality

Gil's Clean Training Journey:

Focused on double kettlebell cleans with 40kg bells
Progressed from 150 to 400 weekly reps
Reached 200 reps in a single session with 40kg bells

Unexpected Benefits:

Improved double snatch performance without direct snatch practice
Enhanced back health and posterior chain strength
Better timing and control in ballistic lifts
Increased grip strength
Improved endurance with lower intensity compared to snatches

Performance Gains:

Went from 32kg to 40kg double snatches
Maintained clean technique with 48kg bells
Developed better arc control and bell path

Follow Gil on Instagram => @gil.reves

https://www.instagram.com/gil.reves/

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 decade. If you haven’t already, I will encourage you once again to get: - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: https://www.dragondoor.com/products/perpetual-strength-paperback/) - My 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com) Now let’s take a look at what all we cover in the episode:

Introduction and Background (0:00-0:05)
Aleks Salkin introduces Paul McIlroy - Recap of previous podcast episode - Recommendation of "Perpetual Strength" book
Relative vs. Absolute Strength (0:09-0:20)
Definitions and examples from weightlifting - Comparison of strength across different body weights - Powerlifting and Olympic lifting case studies
Volume and Strength Training Principles (0:20-0:35)
Importance of sub-maximal training - Motor learning and skill development - Building strength through repeated practice
Comfort Zone Expansion Method (0:35-0:50)
Programming principles - Expanding strength across different rep ranges - Strategies for long-term strength development
Assistance Work in Training Programs (0:47-1:02)
Incorporating supplementary exercises - Examples from professional powerlifters - Balancing main lifts and assistance work
Isometric Training Techniques (1:13-1:38)
Types of isometrics - Measuring and programming isometric exercises - Applications in strength training
Pop Culture Interlude (1:35-1:45)
Star Wars discussion - Potential movie sequel ideas
Closing Remarks (1:44-1:45)
Recommendation of Paul's Facebook group - Potential future podcast collaboration

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 thing that will likely help you a great deal is my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. Using some of the movements found in this challenge, Louis Toh (who has been a guest on the show), improved his Turkish get-up from 24 kg to 32 kg (53 lb to 70 lb) by focusing on these movements.

Snag your own free copy here => http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

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 passion for historical reenactments, focusing on the early medieval ages in Europe, and how that has influenced his physical training.

Antoni explains the evolution of his kettlebell training, from group sessions to individual work at home, and the strategies that helped him achieve his recent pressing milestone.

Looking ahead, he outlines his plans to potentially complete the SFG2 certification and participate in a challenging "Top Team" competition in Poland. Throughout the conversation, Antoni and I explore the cultural and historical significance of strength training, particularly in the Polish context.

Topics:

0:00:02 Introduction and Guest Introduction

0:02:16 Anthony's Discovery of Aleks' Work

0:04:19 Anthony's Involvement in Historical Reenactments

0:11:56 Kettlebell Training and Polish Culture

0:16:44 Anthony's Approach to Kettlebell Training

0:20:15 Anthony's Recent Half-Bodyweight Press Achievement

0:25:48 Anthony's Future Training Plans

0:28:39 Closing Remarks

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

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 "strong" to "stronger than ever" at the tender age of 53.

In this episode we cover:

0:01:36 Josh Harris' best training year at age 53

0:02:54 Balancing different training disciplines

0:07:46 Adapting training programs for personal goals

0:11:15 The impact of Original Strength training

0:16:08 Combining different training methods

0:19:02 The importance of variety in training

0:25:09 Achieving personal fitness goals with the Power Up Your Press program

0:31:50 The role of the Inner Circle in long-term training success

0:45:41 Final thoughts and future goals

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 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

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 and in agony to so freakishly strong, fit, and resilient that the young men on his volunteer lifeguarding post have earned a newfound respect for his outsized level of physical prowess (while also keeping his daughters' boyfriends on notice!)

Justin's Introduction and Hammerhead of the Year Award (0:00 - 2:11)
Justin's Journey into the Hammerverse (2:12 - 6:55)
Overcoming Elbow Problems and Training Adaptations (6:56 - 10:55)
Justin's Training Background and Career Impact (10:56 - 14:37)
Balancing Family and Training (14:38 - 19:32)
Training Methods and Philosophies (19:33 - 23:40)
Future Goals and Achievements (23:41 - 28:24)
Final Thoughts and Advice (28:25 - 33:55)
Conclusion and Acknowledgments (33:56 - 34:41)

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: https://youtu.be/ZjlOujJtFfo?si=ggkJ5SUVzcTRmV_m
Bodyweight Rows: https://youtu.be/fUBOKvXp2fw?si=kN7GukL9uxKCELYC
YTWLs: https://youtu.be/cGI-gqbqe1Q?si=l72QMOlUYfI9uRqJ
Jackknife Pullups: https://youtube.com/shorts/WgVhGC2QCdg?si=CMF2uZY4XU2EgSer

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

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 in your life. What better representation of your determination is there other than to take the reigns and make mad gains?

Yet if you're like most people, odds are you're at risk of FAILING your New Year's goals within months, if not weeks.

Well, I say F that.

This episode will give you some of my finest tried-and-true road maps to conquering your goals in 2025.

In it I cover:

Secrets to conquering New Year's resolutions 0:00:03
Most people fail due to acting against their nature - Importance of moving well and being strong 0:02:30
Being clear on your goals 0:05:00
Importance of visualization and mental training 0:06:00 - Doing something daily towards your goal 0:07:00 - Prioritizing and deprioritizing 0:08:00
Focusing on what you can control (process goals) vs. outcome goals 0:09:09
Avoiding overwhelm by setting low daily commitments 0:13:00
Setting benchmark goals along the way 0:18:09
Finding excuses to succeed, not fail 0:22:00
Importance of finding support 0:26:00

Get the 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

If you liked the episode, be sure to share it with someone who you know would benefit from it!

I'm joined on this episode by none other than bona fide polyglot (i.e. speaker of many languages) and master language teacher Luca Lampariello - founder of the SMART Language Learning Academy and speaker of 15 languages (10 of them at a fluent level). In this episode Luca and I talk about:

Luca's origin story and early struggles with language learning
The differences between acquiring a language vs. learning a language
The importance of comprehensible, interesting, and acquisition-rich input for language learning
Avoiding the "grammar trap" and focusing on communication over performance
Developing the right mindset, skillset, and organization for effective language learning
Luca's language learning academy and its approach to teaching languages
The challenges of learning "dead" languages like Latin and ancient Greek
Luca's experience learning difficult languages like Japanese
The role of flexibility and trial-and-error in language learning

Be sure to check him out online at https://www.lucalampariello.com/

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

Hot diggity dayum, this was one HECK of a jam-packed episode. It's also my longest to date, and for good reason. Paul and I dove deep into a topic near and dear to both of our hearts: building perpetual strength

Introduction and book promotion - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: https://www.dragondoor.com/products/perpetual-strength-paperback/) - Aleks's 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com)
Paul's background and early experiences - Martial arts and strength training - Experiences with UFC fighters Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawler - Predicting Rashad Evans' victory over Chuck Liddell - Natural strength and athletic abilities of Robbie Lawler and his twin brother
The importance of variety in training - Historical approach of old-time strongmen - Integration of wrestling, gymnastics, and other forms of training - Modern specialization and lack of overall strength and adaptability - Being 90% good at many things vs. 100% at one specific thing
Comfort zone expansion in training - Defining comfort zone expansion - Limitations of training to failure - Benefits of sub-maximal training for long-term muscle growth - Paul's experience with the 40-kilogram kettlebell press - Psychological factors in training
Strength cycling and programming - Principles of strength cycling vs. traditional intensity cycling - Importance of training in relative comfort and gradually increasing load - Paul's approach to programming and making strategic adjustments - Role of the central nervous system and making "grand gestures"
Practical applications and personal experiences - Applying comfort zone expansion in Paul's own training - Adapting training programs to individual needs - Insights gained from working with different athletes and coaches - Importance of consistency and long-term planning
The role of science and art in training - Balance between science and practical experience - Limitations of scientific studies and the need for a holistic approach - Impact of stress and psychological factors on performance - Understanding and applying the underlying principles of strength training
Professional bodybuilding techniques and hypertrophy - Ronnie Coleman's emphasis on the lower portion of the lift - Biceps, triceps, and rear delts and their relation to hypertrophy - Barbell curl as the "king" of bicep exercises - Importance of consistent progress over going to failure
Loaded stretch and programming - Loaded stretch not the primary driver of hypertrophy - Importance of exercises with high poundage potential - Incremental weight jumps and their impact on programming - Combining various exercises for overall strength and hypertrophy
Paradigm shift in training approaches - Lifter A vs. Lifter B and their different training approaches - Lifter B's higher volume leading to greater progress despite lower growth stimulus per set - Challenging the traditional view of training to failure
Real-world applications and practical insights - Mail carriers and mechanics as examples of sub-maximal training - Anecdote about chopping trees with an ax - Arnold Schwarzenegger's intuitive training methods
Critique of sports science and modern training - Limitations of sports science studies and the need for contextual understanding - Learning from the best in the field, such as Charles Poliquin - Practical, real-world experience in training
Historical strength training and its relevance - Impressive feats of old-time strongmen - Necessity of avoiding injury and the conservative approach to strength development - Potential benefits of historical training methods in modern training
The role of comfort zone expansion in training - Consistent progress and reduced risk of injury - Adapting training methods to individual needs - Avoiding the pitfalls of overly aggressive training
The impact of aging on strength and training - Examples of athletes who improved with age - Adapting training methods to maintain progress as one ages - Importance of consistent progress and training quality
The importance of practical training methods - Informing modern training with historical and practical approaches - Critical approach to sports science and a focus on practical insights - Learning from the best in the field and applying practical methods
Final thoughts and recommendations - Practical training resources, such as "Perpetual Strength" - Importance of long-term progress in strength development

I'm joined on this episode by my ol' pal Pat Flynn to talk about his epic new book, Strong ON!

In this episode we talk about:

Release of Pat Flynn's new book "Strong On: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility"
Defining minimalism properly, not just as "doing very little"
The benefits of kettlebell training as a "fitness generalist" approach
Incorporating creativity and principles from other disciplines (like music) into workout design
The importance of making fitness enhance your life, not consume it
Examples of Pat's "Flynnimalism" approach using lighter weights effectively
A cool way Pat has applied a common musical technique to his workouts to amplify their effect for blasting fat and boosting muscle and strength

Be sure to pick up your own copy right here: https://a.co/d/1inhRQ4

And if you're keen to strengthen your Soft Machine, my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge might be right up your alley.

It only takes (wait for it) 9 minutes to do it
It's tough enough to make you sweat, gasp for air, and pause to let your mind, muscles, and manly might catch up - but gentle enough to be done DAILY
It works as the perfect finisher or in-between-day workout for any program you're on (even the toughest ones out there)

Plus, it's totally free. What's not to love?

Check it out here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks Salkin

On this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks and Al Kavadlo discuss Al's new book, "Ultimate Calisthenics," which is the culmination of his life's work in fitness.

The program includes a full book and over 50 video tutorials, covering exercises with minimal equipment like parallel bars, rings, and an Ab wheel.

We also discuss:

The challenges of creating the Ultimate Calisthenics program
The role of foundational exercises and proper technique in calisthenics
The similarities between the music and fitness industries
Challenges and rewards of career changes to the fitness industry
The importance of personal responsibility in health and fitness
The subscription model in the fitness and medical industries
Al's Fortify Training platform and upcoming online summit
Much, much more

Check out Al's book here: Ultimate Calisthenics | Bodyweight Training Program by Al Kavadlo

And if you're keen to strengthen your Soft Machine, my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge might be right up your alley.

It only takes (wait for it) 9 minutes to do it
It's tough enough to make you sweat, gasp for air, and pause to let your mind, muscles, and manly might catch up - but gentle enough to be done DAILY
It works as the perfect finisher or in-between-day workout for any program you're on (even the toughest ones out there)

Plus, it's totally free. What's not to love?

Check it out here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks Salkin

I'm joined once again by my pal and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson, to discuss a whole heapin' helpin' of epic stuff - namely:

Tim's new facility and the expanded crawling space
Crawling techniques and challenges
John Brookfield's influence and training philosophy
Upcoming Original Strength events and workshops
Fuquay-Varina and the local community
The impact and effectiveness of Original Strength
Passion and effective sales/marketing techniques
Cultural and language learning considerations
Final thoughts and contact information

Check Tim out online at the following totally digital locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalStrengthSystem

Website: https://originalstrength.net/

Also, be sure to get your hands on my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined once again on my podcast by my pal Pat Flynn, discussing his latest article on his very humbly titled "Journal of Absolute Truth," entitled:

"The only 11 Fitness Tips You'll Ever Need."

You can (and damn well better) read all about it here:

https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/p/the-only-11-fitness-tips-youll-ever

Also:

Pat's got a new book now available for pre-sale that I highly recommend you snag as well. A very handsome and Hebrew Hammerly gent wrote a nice blurb about it, so you can be absolutely sure it's going to fill the gaping hole in your life (or at least your library) https://a.co/d/aqlisMp

And don't forget to snag your own free copy of my most splendiferous 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge right here, baby: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Get your own FREE digital copy of the 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but you know what? Who really gives a shyt.

In this episode I cover: * Reactions to hard style kettlebell training vs. reactions to Donald Trump

Overview of the origins and approach of hard style kettlebell training
Reactions of other kettlebell practitioners towards hard style
Historical parallels of new movements being criticized by established ones
The perception of hard style as the "gold standard" in kettlebell lifting
Encouragement to try different kettlebell styles and training methods

If you enjoyed the episode (or even if you hated it), feel free to share it far and wide.

And don't forget to snag your own free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge right here, baby: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined on this brand-new episode once more by my friend Mark Shropshire, a master instructor with Original Strength (OS). Now it's YOUR turn to join us as we discuss:

His upcoming OS workshops in Colorado
the benefits of the OS system for various populations, including older adults and those recovering from injuries.
Shrop's personal experience of recovering from a hip injury using OS techniques and the importance of addressing physical limitations to improve overall well-being.
How of kettlebells, the BakBon device, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training can be used for rehabilitation and strength training, highlighting the balance between scientific research and practical experience.
His work on an upcoming book titled "Loaded Resets" that explores how adding load to OS resets can improve posture and mental clarity.
His collaborative effort in writing an ebook on pickleball, a growing sport with a wide range of players, focusing on fitness and technique.
Much, much more

Follow him online at markshropshire.com and follow him on Instagram at @shropshirest

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I'm joined once again for round 2 with the great and powerful Dan John. On today's episode we discussed:

Experiences and lessons learned from fitness events, including a memorable trip to Disney World for an RKC certification
The evolution of workout culture, from the "burn" culture of the 1970s-80s to the rise of high-intensity training and functional fitness in the 2000s
The influence of the internet on the fitness industry, including the emergence of HIT and kettlebell training
Misconceptions about lifting weights and bodybuilding, and the importance of proper form and technique
The potential pitfalls of relying on AI-generated workout programs and the need for specificity
The importance of community, mastery, and looking back to move forward in fitness and personal growth
Recommendations for simple, effective workouts and the benefits of walking, eating vegetables, and getting good sleep

We also talk about:

personal growth, fitness trends, and the importance of community and mastery in exercise.
the value of setting achievable goals, tracking progress, and finding joy in the journey.
the significance of introspection, attitude, and proper technique in exercise.
how small improvements in various aspects of life can lead to significant growth and improvement

Check Dan out online at: https://danjohnuniversity.com

And check out the Armor Building Formula here: https://danjohnuniversity.com/bookstore

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I'm joined once again on this episode by the great strength coach and track and field maestro Dan John. Here's what to get giddy about in this episode:

Dan John discusses his new book "The Armor Building Formula" and how it takes a practical approach to muscle building
The importance of having goals and working backwards to achieve them
Agreeing points between different experts in the fitness field and focusing training around those
Integrating mobility work, loaded carries, and other fundamentals into a strength-focused program
Balancing training volume with recovery to ensure long-term consistency
Relating fitness goals to personal values to stay motivated over the long run

Check Dan out online at: https://danjohnuniversity.com

And check out the Armor Building Formula here: https://danjohnuniversity.com/bookstore

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by Dr. William Moore - an SFG II and medical doctor who dishes on his simple, effective insights for life-long strength and health.

In this episode we discuss:

Bill's background in swimming, triathlons, and late discovery of kettlebell training
Bill's preparation for his StrongFirst level 1 and level 2 kettlebell certifications
Differences in recovery capacity as we age and how to approach training accordingly
Emphasis on proper technique, consistency, listening to your body, and gradual progression
Unilateral exercises and mobility work to address asymmetries and injury prevention
Examples of effective programs like Simple and Sinister, The Armor Building Complex, and The GAPP
Encouraging patients/clients to find enjoyable ways to move and stay active long-term
Much, much more (or should I say, much much MOORE. Get it?)

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by city slicker turned farm girl Jenny Hendricks, who shares her incredible journey from being sickly, weak, and on the path to Death's Door, only to discover the power of eating as nature intended, which not only healed her various illnesses, but has also allowed her to make her life's mission helping others with seemingly undiagnosable ailments.

In this episode we also talk about:

Jenny's brush with near death, including hair loss, rapid and unexplained weight loss, and how doctors couldn't tell her what was wrong with her. * Her journey into (and out of) veganism as a way of restoring her health * "You are not just what you eat, you are whatever you EAT eats!" How animal protein quality as well as fruit and vegetable quality can potentially wreak havoc on your hormones - whether you're a man or a woman. * The woman who was infertile for many years - until she improved her food quality and (in her early 40s) finally gave birth to a healthy baby boy! * How Jenny uses kettlebells to stay strong, limber, and lean for her long and arduous days working on her farm * Much, much more

Check Jenny out online at www.hendricksfarmmcbeanga.com

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I'm joined on this splendiferous episode by none other than Mark Rosenberg, who has made a name for himself with his unconventional yet highly effective approach to lifting for freakish levels of strength.

In this episode we discuss:

Unconventional lifting techniques and their effectiveness for strength and entertainment
Deadlifting records and techniques, including working with various equipment and stances
Injury prevention in weightlifting through proper form, listening to your body, and varying lifts
Unconventional training methods for achieving fitness goals through variety and tailoring workouts
Training with different implements like barbells, dumbbells, machines to build a strong foundation
Dealing with injuries through not catastrophizing, distinguishing pain from discomfort, and continued training
Strength training benefits for injury prevention in martial arts due to stronger connective tissues
The role of social media and negativity, as well as providing free training resources online Check Mark out online at / deadliestlift Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by none other than Diego Reyes - a gut health specialist aiming to help Americans turn the tide on one of the "secret" afflictions that beguiles many, and often goes undetected, untreated, and unsolved.

Listen in as we discuss one of the most important battlefields on the frontlines of human health!

And be sure to check him out online at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoreyeshealth/

Website: https://www.completevitalitylife.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@diegoreyes04?si=ru1OFU2Y1LbXOLU6 Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals.

Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

Riddle me this, friendo: How is it that old school strongmen in the 1800s and early 1900s managed to set a wide array of strength records that still stand TO THIS DAY - despite:

Shorter lifespans
More life-threatening diseases
Inadequate medical treatment
More expensive and often lower-quality food

And a litany of other seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their path?

The answer: they had a method.

I reveal this method in part on this short but riveting episode. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.

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I'm joined on this episode by athletic coach and fitness revolutionary Dave Daglow.

In this episode we talk all about Dave's back story - from up-and-coming athlete to severely injured and in desperate need of figuring out how to put himself back together again.

From this humble beginning, he came to a series of startling realizations about his own body, that of other athletes, and the entire notion of exercise as we think about it - and from there he set out to get people back in touch with their TRUE athletic nature, one mover at a time.

Check Dave out at https://dag.org

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals.

Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this epic episode (epic-sode?) by none other than Master SFG and fellow bodyweight fanatic Karen Smith.

In this episode we dive deep into a smorgasbord of spectacular stuff, including:

her origin story and what got her into kettlebell training
the fateful phone call she got from Pavel that inspired her to take on the challenge of nailing her first one-arm pushup
the past, present, and future of the StrongFirst Bodyweight certification
much, much more

Check out Karen Smith online at www.coachkarensmith.com

And if you're down unda in Australia and want to attend any of her upcoming workshops there (as of June of 2024), check the links here and find the event nearest you:

Brisbane: https://www.qldkettlebells.com.au/workshops/karensmithbrisbane
Sydney: https://events.humanitix.com/karensmithpenrith
Melbourne: https://karensmithmelbourne.mystrikingly.com

And don't forget to follow her on Instagram: @_coach_karen_

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by my pal and yours, Pat Flynn.

We decided to do this episode based on a very good question I got from an email subscriber, asking how Pat and I were able to work so well together despite our vastly different approaches to fitness.

Tune in for our stimulating, titilating, and riveting answer.

And be sure to follow Pat online at:

https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com
https://www.youtube.com/@KettlebellQuickies
https://hardstylekettlebells.clickfunnels.com/racked-and-loaded-2019

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by old school strength and physical culture enthusiast Brooks Kubik of Dinosaur Training.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of physical culture as it was before the days of widespread access to quality training information, insights on how the old schoolers trained, and how Brooks overcame crippling asthma and other physical maladies to become one of the greatest minds in strength of the 20th century.

Check him out online at https://www.dinosaurtraining.com

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by the wise and brilliant Dr. Kathy Dooley - anatomy fanatic, chiropractor, and all-around strong gal.

Listen in as she talks about how and why the study of anatomy can help you unlock new and untold levels of unrivaled brute strength by learning how to work WITH the natural design of your body rather than fighting against it.

Check her out online at https://www.immaculatedissection.com

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by my colleague Sven Rieger - StrongFirst Team Leader and all around badazz lifter. Listen in as we talk at length about his spectacular journey through the world of strength, culminating recently in successfully lifting the Dinnie Stones - a feat of strength few have ever conquered! Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I'm joined on this episode by my friend and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson. In this fascinating episode Tim reveals some epic details on his spectacular new book, "A Simple Book of Strength," why it's his FAVORITE of the 10 books he's written so far, and how it can help YOU to change your life. Pick up your own copy here: https://a.co/d/afkbjMM And be sure to follow Tim's magnum opus, Original Strength, by checking out their website here: https://originalstrength.net/ Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

I had the pleasure of once again chatting with the great retired Master SFG Instructor Geoff Neupert - author of "Kettlebell Muscle" as well as a litany of other excellent books.

In this jam-packed episode we go head-to-head on the topic of various muscle, metabolism, and fat loss myths and facts, and how they impact the very real troubles many Americans now face: obesity.

Check Geoff out at https://chasingstrength.com/

Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals.

Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined on this episode by none other than Master SFG Emeritus Mark Reifkind - a man who has been there, done that, and gotten the scars (and life-long training lessons) to prove it.

Come along for the ride as we discuss the highs and lows of training - and gaining - as you age, as well as how to keep the decrepitude away while hitting PRs all the live-long day!

Follow Rif online at: https://rifsblog.blogspot.com/

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

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On this episode I talk about how to learn the RIGHT lessons from the WRONG exercise choices. To err is human - to transcend those errors is divine.

Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (cough cough share this episode with someone cough) and

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

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined on this episode by Jared Thomas - a kettlebell and mace bell enthusiast who has his eye on bringing his unique brand of training to the world - and in the process, creating a movement of people who are stronger, better conditioned, and more athletic.

Check him out on Instagram at @jaredmichaelthomas

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

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On this episode I talk about why my fit pro collegues should NOT fall into the trap of thinking they don't have to look good as part of their job. It ain't shaming - it's essential.

Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (cough cough share this episode with someone cough) and

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

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 desert to prove his mettle in one of the most fearsome sports of all: mixed martial arts.

Check him out online at:

His website: https://levymma.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natan_levy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatanLevyOfficial

Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (cough cough share this episode with someone cough) and

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

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 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

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, Now What?" - https://imhurtnowwhat.com

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

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 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

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 https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/

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

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.

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

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 because both traditional news and the emerging alternative news sources have published a great many wildly conflicting (often completely unfactual) reports on the goings-on in the Strip, I wanted to have him on the show to talk about both his first-hand experience and his in-depth knowledge of the history of the region.

Follow him online at: https://www.facebook.com/ran.baryoshafat

On an unrelated 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

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:

Website: www.reddeltaproject.com Instagram: @red.delta.project. Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Schifferle/e/B01HAM23SC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedDeltaproject 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

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 difficulties, only to emerge ultimately triumphant, and now finding himself wanting to inspire others to take a walk on the STRONG side as well.

Follow him online at:

Instagram handle: @mvikred_sfg Substack page: https://mvikred.substack.com/ 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

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 in no time flat.

Check him out online at

https://legendarystrength.com/

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

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 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

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 https://www.trevorkasheynutrition.com

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

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 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

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 gymnastics training techniques.

Listen, take notes, and enjoy.

And be sure to check him out at https://www.gymnasticbodies.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gymnasticbodies/

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 athleticism builders in short order.

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 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

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 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

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: https://www.themovementsystem.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovementSystem

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

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:

· 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

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 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

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 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

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 only made a major upgrade in his own life, but turned his passion into a career of helping others achieve anything they set their mind to.

Check him out online at https://strongmanericmoss.com/

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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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 in no time flat.

Check him out online at

https://legendarystrength.com/

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

#kettlebell #kettlebells #strongman #strongmanmotivation #strongmantraining #loganchristopher #alekssalkin #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #strength #strong #strongfirst #movement #movementculture #movementismedicine #idoportal #crossfit #bodybuilding #omaha #nebraska

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 age.

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

#kettlebell #kettlebells #strongman #strongmanmotivation #strongmantraining #loganchristopher #alekssalkin #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #strength #strong #strongfirst #movement #movementculture #movementismedicine #idoportal #crossfit #bodybuilding #omaha #nebraska

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 long, drawn-out, and exhaustion-inducing workouts you've become acustomed to.

You can find Borge and his famous myo-reps program, The Last Program, online at https://www.borgefagerli.com

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

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 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

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, 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

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 book, The Shredded Dad Diet Plan, here: https://www.fortifytraining.com/shredded-dad

And be sure to follow him on social media here:

Website: https://alkavadlo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al.kavadlo

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alkavadlo

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

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 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

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 Strength Bodyweight Blitz – Plague of Strength)
The joys (or lack thereof) of living in Downingtown, PA
Much, much 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, 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

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Chapters:

(04:55) My “dry” Hebraic wit.

(05:25) Jamie tries “Latkes” for the first time.

(06:35) People underestimate how “janky” Downingtown is.

(07:15) Aleks has been reading Jamie's page since 2011.

(07:55) Binge reading Jamie's blogs.

(08:25) Is Jamie’s writing style similar to Tucker Max’s? (Tucker Max @realtuckermax).

(09:15) “Blades of Glory” (2007 Movie). Remembering Chazz Michael Michaels.

(10:05) “The Sasquatch Gang” (2006 Movie).

(11:05) Jamie’s good taste in movies and humor.

(11:15) You have to read Jamie’s blog “Plague Of Strength” https://plagueofstrength.com/

(12:35) About Downingtown.

(13:15) On Black Friday, you can't even go to Downingtown, or leave Downingtown. It’s like DC traffic.

(14:05) Shout out to Rob Akers @akersofstrength_ts (Watch my previous interview with him here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6lzduZbjA).

(14:15) This strict gym culture in America was amazing.

(14:35) If you leaned your plates against the bench for a second, he would suddenly appear behind you, punch you in the back of the head, drag you bodily out the gym, screaming, and then tear up your membership right there.

(15:55) Jamie tried all the San Diego gyms.

(16:15) Disneyland for lifters.

(17:40) Aleks was born in 1986.

(17:45) Smokey and the Bandit (1977 Movie).

(17:55) CANNONBALL RUN (1981 Movie).

(18:15) The 80s made no sense. Drunken driving was considered like “boys will be boys.”

(19:25) The 80s cars smelled like meth, alcohol, cigarettes, and sweating asses.

(20:25) Back then people smoked in the airplane.

(20:55) Jamie's dad was an investment banker.

(21:55) Jamie’s dad used to drink a handle of vodka on the flight from New York to Chicago and then drive to work.

(23:05) A complete freaking idiot until 32.

(23:55) Jamie has never smoked weed.

(24:15) “Complicated” (song by Avril Lavigne) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE

(24:25) Stop acting like an idiot. The “philosopher” Avril Lavigne.

(25:15) Stupid things men do to impress women

(25:55) We live in a collective.

(26:35) Projecting your traumas on other people.

(27:05) I am a wordsmith.

(27:15) “People don't experience the world as it is, they experience the world as they are.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(28:05) Aleks is entering the enlightened part of his life.

(28:15) The social effects of COVID-19

(28:55) Learning how to overcome assumptions.

(29:45) “Omaha Elite Kettlebell” gym run by Scott Stevens @oekbjsstevens https://www.omahaelitekettlebell.com/

(30:45) About Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and martial arts.

(32:35) These are the kinds of guys you don't want to fight because they don't have great stamina, they don't have great conditioning, but they're just so efficient at what they do that they don't even break a sweat while they wail on you.

(32:45) Georges St-Pierre’s coach (@georgesstpierre)

(33:40) Shout out to Bas Rutten @basruttenmma

(34:05) The most amazing physique in a fighter.

(34:15) Shout out to Ken Shamrock @kenshamrockofficial

(34:45) Old School BodyBuilding, powerlifting, and calisthenics.

(35:35) Back in the day, people just trained to look good.

(35:55) Bodybuilding and fighting?

(36:05) Evander Holyfield @evanderholyfield had Frederick Hatfield @drsquat1 as his strength coach.

(36:15) In wrestling, one of the big catalysts for conditioning is just brawling and that's something that MMA fighters train constantly.

(36:25) Shout out to Don Frye @donthepredatorfrye

(37:15) Jamie's fighting background.

(37:45) One fight with gloves on and one fight without gloves on.

(39:25) Don Frye vs Yoshihiro Takayama (2002 fight) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le69DBh7YwY

(39:55) It didn't feel like you were watching a sport. It felt like you were watching a backyard fistfight in a ring.

(41:15) “365 Days of Brutality” book by Jamie Lewis https://www.amazon.com/365-Days-Brutality-Anti-Programming-Manifesto/dp/1098582780

(42:05) “Kettlebell´s Secret Files” book by Jeronimo Milo @jeronimomilo

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jeronimo-Milo-ebook/dp/B09G4K9WV5

(43:15) It would have made my life easier if I had read that book before I tried to write some stuff that I've written.

(43:25) “The Plague Of Strength Bodyweight Blitz” book by Jamie Lewis https://plagueofstrength.com/downloads/the-plague-of-strength-bodyweight-blitz/

(43:35) We lost this tradition in the strength world: “The strength training world has become so fractured that now you are either a kettlebell guy or a bodyweight guy or a powerlifting guy or an Olympic lifting guy. But there was a time at which people did all of them. And anything that would get you stronger, or better conditioned, people would do it. It wasn't a matter of identity.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(44:05) “Back then, who you were, ended up being the person that you turned yourself into, it had nothing to do with the piece of equipment you attached yourself to.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(44:15) “People didn't lift weights for image back then, they lifted weights because they loved lifting weights.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(45:15) Interesting story about Arnold.

(45:25) Every bodybuilder was gay in the 1850s?

(46:05) Friedrich Ludwig Jahn the German “father of gymnastics”

(46:35) Rings and rope climbing were the way everybody got their biceps.

(47:05) “Now we don't do anything straight arms, ever. We're always told to do everything with soft arms and soft lockout, and we wonder why our shoulders and elbows are fucked up.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(47:15) This is the reason why people have “tennis elbow” now.

(48:05) Wrist flexibility.

(48:35) Not being able to do a full squat.

(48:45) Calisthenics were a huge part of maintaining mobility back then.

(49:35) “I'll do pull-ups even if I had no arms.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(50:25) “I needed a dude with a big white beard and some gigantic white eyebrows to just smack the shit out of me when I was 16 and said - stretch.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(50:55) The power of stretching.

(51:25) “Ninja Warrior” Game Show

(51:35) “If I had Ninja Warrior when I was a kid, I wouldn't fill up the entire screen right now. I would be so goddamn big.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(52:05) The benefits of weight lifting, added to calisthenics.

(52:25) “Whatever is going to get you stronger is what you should be doing.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(52:45) Benefits of high-rep calisthenics

(53:00) “If you can't put your hands flat on the ground because your wrists just won't even allow for it, you have some really serious issues.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(53:25) I had no balance

(54:10) “Working on your cardio it's not the same as working on your balance.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(55:05) I was voluntarily crippled.

(55:25) Work on your mobility balance in this simple way.

(55:45) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989 Movie)

(56:25) Does Jamie Hate Archeology Movies?

(56:50) Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022 Movie)

(57:55) Aleks defending Indiana Jones.

(58:55) I’ll watch your stupid f*cking movie.

(59:15) I suggest you buy “The Plague Of Strength Bodyweight Blitz” book by Jamie Lewis https://plagueofstrength.com/downloads/the-plague-of-strength-bodyweight-blitz/

(1:00:25) “If I think I'm strong, I should be able to do a flag.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(1:00:55) “Strong is whatever I can't yet do. And if you want to get strong, you have to be able to not only make the weights defy gravity, but you also have to be able to make your body defy gravity.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(1:01:10) Shout out to Gillian Ward @gillianwardathlete

(1:02:35) One pull up, one push up, one dip.

(1:03:25) You do need to do cardio, run, and walk.

(1:04:05) Get a standing desk.

(1:04:25) Calisthenics can be done anywhere.

(1:04:45) “I reached my love for calisthenics while I was in jail.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(1:05:25) I squatted 500 with no warm-up, just from doing wall sits for three months all day, every day, and pull-ups and pushups.

(1:05:50) “Knuckle push-ups are a perfectly fine variation, but if you can't do them with your hands flat, you have to address that.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(1:07:00) “Once I fix my wrist, I will be chimpanzee strong.” - Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength

(1:07:15) Sessions for risk rehab by Aleks Salkin

(1:08:35) Get “The Plague Of Strength Bodyweight Blitz” book by Jamie Lewis https://plagueofstrength.com/downloads/the-plague-of-strength-bodyweight-blitz/

(1:08:45) Most of Jamie’s writing is now on Instagram @plagueofstrength https://www.instagram.com/plagueofstrength/?hl=en

(1:09:45) Listen to Jamie’s new podcast “Prizefighters, Circus Freaks & Gangsters” https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1697541036?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p

(1:11:05) You definitely have a bigger “dick” than your ancestors.

(1:11:55) Say NO to “dick” implants.

(1:12:35) Love yourself the way you are.

(1:13:35) Between World War I and II, all the great lifters got old, starved, or the sports fell apart. It died a part of the strength culture.

(1:14:05) The benefits of wrestling for average people.

(1:15:35) Shout out to Jeronimo Milo @jeronimomilo

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 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

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
How to put your training in the right lane
Snatches as moving meditation
Much, much more

Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.

And check out Mike's new snatch challenge - 100% free to Hammer Cast listeners! All you have to do is type HAMMERCAST into the Coupon Code section and BAM! You're hooked up.

https://www.mystrengthconnection.com/offers/y7mszrgi/checkout

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

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 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

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 · 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

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
· 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

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 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

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 to love and cherish now and forevermore.

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 Strength has helped him blow past his previous dead ends, opening up a vast field of wide open space for new and exciting gains.

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 cardiovascular conditioning and stamina.

Or at least that’s how it was supposed to be.

As kettlebells faded into ancient history with the rise of exercise machines, health clubs on every corner, and Western civilization’s slow but decided turn toward easy living over a rugged existence, knowledge of how to use this tool slowly declined and disappeared.

Then, with its triumphant reemergence onto the world stage at the dawn of the 21st century, collective interest in the ancient “weapon against weakness” once again surged forth, bringing with it a flood of new strength enthusiasts from all walks of life looking to reclaim their birthright of a mighty physique, brutishly powerful and resilient body, and a sleek, athletic frame – and the ballistic kettlebell lifts have once again reclaimed their throne.

But there’s a problem:

For most trainees – who are used to slow, linear movements with barbells, dumbbells, and machines – one element of the kettlebell ballistics continues to confuse, frustrate, and hinder even the most dedicated of kettlebell fanatics:

THE ARC.

The Arc describes the quick, curved path the kettlebell must travel during a ballistic lift. And unlike many other elements of weight training, the Arc cannot be conquered, it cannot be captured, and it cannot be controlled.

It can only be tamed.

Even for experienced instructors the process of teaching budding kettlebell enthusiasts how to tame the arc has been more trial and error than it has been a precise and detailed treasure map.

Until now.

In this book, I will show you how to use a skeleton crew of tools – gymnastics rings, some floor space, and your own fair flesh – to unlock the secrets of ballistic strength in less time than you thought possible.

And by the end of this bold and epic journey, you, too, can be a tamer of the lost arc!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Ever have to deal with trolls on social media? If you've been on it long enough you probably have. So what SHOULD you do with them? Ignore them? Troll them back? Mock them until they slink away back to the dark, dank hole from whence they came?

I dish on my thoughts from my own hard-won experience in this fine episode.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined once again on this fine episode by none other than performing strongman and kettlebell master David Whitley - known also as The Iron Tamer.

On this episode we talk about:

The "final frontier" of strength, and how the old school strongmen built usable, real-world strength to last a lifetime
The secrets of old time strongmen's methods that often allowed them to do insane feats of raw strength and brute power all the way up until mere MINUTES before their deaths
How YOU can learn the old school secrets, strategies, and methodologies practiced by some of the strongest men in history
Much, much more

And be sure to check Dave out online at https://oldtimestrongmanuniversity.com

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

In this episode I tackle head on some FAKE NEWS about strength training past 50 - or heck, really at any age - and I think you're gonna wanna sit down and take heed. It might just be the best episode of mine you've listened to yet!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On this fine episode I am interviewed by Brenda Peters - a gal who reached out to me with all sorts of questions about what it takes to become a personal trainer, as well as a few probing questions about myself and my own background.

Tune in, chill out, and enjoy!

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I'm joined on this episode by Mat Roberts: a fitness business owner in the UK and trainer seeking to help his students form a better relationship not just with their bodies, but with their food.

A former suffer of male anorexia, he talks about how he overcame this debilitating condition and has used his struggles to help others lead healthier, fitter lives.

Check him out online at https://www.evolve-pt.co.uk

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I'm joined on this epic episode (epicsode?) by none other than Danny Kavadlo - long-time personal trainer, world-renowned calisthenics expert, and all-around entertaining dude.

Danny has a new book out on how to capture the human flag - one of the most epic of all calisthenics feats.

In this episode we talk about not only his methods for attaining this most gravity-defying feat, but how he's written what may well be the single most DETAILED account of how to perform this movement ever put to paper.

If you're a newbie, you'll no doubt find this chat riveting. And if you're advanced, you're gonna be chomping at the bit to know more.

To learn more about Danny's methods for flag mastery, go here: How To do The Human Flag by Danny Kavadlo – Strong And Fit

And be sure to follow him online at Danny The Trainer |

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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Oh, so you think Calisthenics is just a backup plan for when you have no access to weights? THINK AGAIN, PAL.

If this episode doesn't convince you, nothing will.

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If you've ever wanted to jack your military pressing strength through the roof (and I know you have) then you owe it to yourself to learn the one-arm/one-leg pushup.

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I'm joined on this episode by my friend Tim Anderson, where we dive deep into the mission and philosophy behind his new book, Be Naked, available on Amazon starting April 1st. Pre-order or go get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Naked-Tim-Anderson-ebook/dp/B0BYJSV3LD?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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!

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Beach season is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing. Well, two things. The first is that you’re going to be scantily clad. And the second is that you’re going to want to look good while barely dressed.

Strength coach Dan John has jokingly remarked that people who say they want to look good with no shirt on are often the ones you can’t even tell work out unless they don’t have a shirt on. An admittedly snarky observation, but he’s got a valid point.

One of the best ways to look like you work out — with or without a shirt on — is by having a big, powerful back.

Pullups will getcha there, but another, even more fundamental move will get you to more pullups. Let's all listen in and found out WTF I'm talking about, shall we?

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I'm joined on this fine episode by my one-time colleague and long-time Hammer Head (i.e. follower of my training philosophy) Mark Reinke: a high-level trainer in a chain of gyms based out of the East Coast who has since transitioned into a job in the corporate world.

On this episode we talk about how the he stays jacked and fit despite his new and busy schedule- and how my programs have helped him do that.

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Without a doubt, when it comes to kettlebell training, a heavy military press is the peak of achievement for most people.

It signals that you are a serious trainee, that you have put in a lot of effort, and that you deserve all those jealous stares you’re getting from strangers as they watch you hoist heavy kettlebells aloft in your yard or at the nearby park.

But a lot of people never reach that peak and are instead forever mired in a purgatory of handling light to moderate weights.

What gives?

Well, keep this in mind: a good peak is only as strong as its base. And what you might need is some more MUSCLE, pal.

This episode dishes on 3 of my favorite kettlebell moves for doing exactly that.

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I'm joined on this episode once more by the great and powerful John Brookfield - creator of the Battling Ropes system, trainer to high-performing athletes and regular folks alike, and all-around fitness industry innovator.

On this episode we talk about one of his best-kept secrets: the Wall System.

A system of training he developed years ago and has kept largely under wraps, both John and I joined forces recently to put together a course, The Swift and the Strong, to show you how to combine his unique and high-yield wall drills with your favorite kettlebell drills to build the ultimate strength and conditioning program.

We talk at length about it in this can't-miss episode.

Check John out online at https://swiftnstrong.com/

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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At some point or another, we all have to ask the tough questions in life.

Mountains or Beach?
Boxers or Briefs?
The Rolling Stones or the Beatles?

Some of these are conundrums with no easy answer (except for the Stones vs. Beatles. The Stones win hands down any dayum day of the week).

Other questions are a bit easier, such as:

“Can you really get objectively strong just using bodyweight exercises? Or can you only build general fitness?”

I reveal all in this episode.

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On this episode Al and Aleks natter on about the ups and downs of a career in fitness. Is it worth it? How do you REALLY get ahead as a fitness trainer? Listen in and find out!

And be sure to check Al out online at http://www.alkavadlo.com

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There comes a time when we all must ask tough questions:

Where do we come from and where are we going?
What is the meaning of life?
Who are you and how did you get into my house?

For some questions, there are no easy answers. Others, however, are a tad easier to answer.

One that gets asked more and more these days is:

“Do I really NEED a personal trainer?” The answer to that — like most things in this field — is...

Well, I'll tell you all about it in this episode!

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One of the criticisms I often hear about calisthenics training is “you can’t strengthen your legs with your bodyweight only”.

To be fair, I’ll say the criticism is half true.

Ultimately I think that you DO need added weight to build your legs up to their full strength potential, BUT you can absolutely get a dynamite strength workout in with just your bodyweight alone.

The 3 moves profiled in this episode can give your legs just the boost they need.

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“Are high reps any good for strength training?”

A mighty fine question indeed.

The short answer is “hell yes”. They’re actually a must, in my correct opinion. This is for a variety of reasons, which - surprise of surprises - I actually cover in depth in this episode.

Listen, enjoy, and apply.

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Calisthenics training for serious strength is really not much different than language learning.

That may sound strange, but consider this:

A language has a structure, a grammar, formal and informal styles, a vocabulary, common words and phrases, etc.
Calisthenics training has principles, practices, certain ‘lead-in’ exercises to work you toward harder ones, progressions, programs, workouts, etc.

What do they have in common?

Well, if you’ve ever tangled with either and got defeated, I can practically guaran-damn-tee you that you approached it from the wrong end!

I'll show you how to approach it from the RIGHT end on this podcast. Listen in and enjoy.

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There’s a saying I like that goes a little something like this:

“Don’t let your mouth write checks that your fists can’t cash” In other words, mind your Ps and Qs and don’t start trouble with people whose tush you can’t whoop.

The same goes for your body: don’t write checks that your body can’t cash!

I talk at length about what that means - and how to avoid needless pain - in this podcast episode. Stop reading this damn description and tune in already, will ya?

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There are a great many questions out there that can help expand your mind:

Who are we and where do we come from?
What is the meaning of life?
What makes Teflon stick to the pan?

For some questions there are no easy answers. For others, things are markedly easier.

Here’s a good question I get asked not infrequently: “what builds more strength — going heavier or doing more reps?”

Well boy oh boy, do I have a good answer for you. Listen in and enjoy.

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When it comes to strength training, one of the common rallying cries against calisthenics is that you can’t use it to strengthen your legs (no one questions bodyweight training’s ability to build epic upper body strength, however).

The reality is that that is only partially true.

You absolutely CAN make your lower body stronger with just bodyweight exercises, though you’ll definitely get the best results by combining bodyweight and weighted exercises.

Unless you're already strong as an ox (but hopefully prettier), you might need a little help - and I aim to give it to ya.

One of my favorite drills for happier knees and heavier squats is what I like to call the heels-elevated hip thrust (or hip bridge, whatever you wanna call it).

Basically, it works like this: you lay on the floor near some sort of an elevation (a couch works great), and provided you first have your spouse’s permission, you put your feet up on the couch and then bridge your hips toward the sky.

It looks a little something like this: https://youtu.be/p6zml5Z7ghM

So what are they good for?

Well, quit reading this description and go listen to the episode already!

On to the million dollar question:

Is creating your own program a waste of time?

My answer is not a hard “yes” or “no”, but “probably”, and this is why:

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Oh yes indeed, it is that most wonderful time of the year again - CALentine's day! Here are a few tips on how to boost your strength with calisthenics the simple and ALMOST easy way.

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I’m a big believer in sticking to the basics in your programming — a push, a pull, a hinge, a squat, a gait-pattern movement, and a few other in-between moves like twisting and lunging. This will always come in handy and together all these moves are about all you need to get as strong as you want.

There is, however, a caveat.

While these movements — done in just the standard way — will get you super duper crazy strong (a technical term, obviously) for a very long time, there are a lot of nooks and crannies in your body that they will miss — nooks and crannies that serve as the mortar that ensures that you stay not only strong, but resilient — that is, less prone to injury.

There are a few ways you can address this.

What are these ways?

Listen in and I shall regale thee.

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Getting strong is important. A lot of people like to focus on “general fitness” (whatever that means) in their training, without realizing that fitness simply means the ability to complete a task. As you have probably figured out by now, just about any task you can think of is a lot easier to complete when you’re strong. Hard to argue with that.

Here are a few things you need to keep in mind to get stronger:

(and by "here" I clearly mean "in the episode itself", so stop reading FFS and go listen!)

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Let's be clear: if you're going out of town for, like, a day or two, no need to worry about missing a workout.

But what if you're going to be out of town for a week, two weeks, or even a month or so?

AND, what do you do if the regular equipment you'd otherwise have access to may be tough to come by? Do you just give up on your gains and slide back to square one?

Hardly, friendo. Pat and I will show you the glorious way forward to Gainsville (not the Florida one, the figurative one) in this fine episode.

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The title says it all. The episode says the rest. Now go and listen to it!

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I'm joined on this fine episode by none other than the legendary Tom Morrison - mobility and flexibility expert and all-around Irish gent. On this jam-packed episode we talked about: * His 'origin story', and how he went from a sedentary chap with an insulting nickname given to him by his friends to the 'Flong and Sexible' Chad you see standing before you now * How his journey wasn't all wine and roses, and the literal laundry list of injuries he sustained on his quest to becoming strong, powerful, and resilient * His unique - and highly practical - philosophy on training and gaining, no matter your athletic backround or injury history * His two favorite kettlebell exercises, and why he thinks they're such an amazing tool * A few questions from the listening audience * Much, much more Be sure to follow Tom on social media, and check out his website here: TomMorrison.UK Tom Morrison on getting 'Flong and Sexible' using intelligent mobility training

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In much the same way that some of the best things in life are free, some of the best bodyweight moves are the ones that everyone ignores because they don’t look “sexy”. However, if you’re looking to do more pullups, more dips, heavier military presses, reduce low-back discomfort, or what have you, the moves I talk about in this mighty fine podcast are just a few that you should try.

The wise and mighty Earl Nightengale once said:

“Whatever the majority of people is doing, under any given circumstances, if you do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.” Sagely words. And every bit as accurate for your strength training as for your business, relationships, and life as a whole.

To make progress, look at what others are doing & then do the opposite.

One of the biggest mental shifts you should make in your fitness journey is taking a step away from “beast mode” (i.e. all hard workouts all the time) to “least mode”.

I dish on more in this podcast. Tune the F in already!

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I wanna show you an awesome kettlebell exercise that you’ve probably never done; one that will build unbeatable, unbreakable, and unmistakable back strength. It’s also one that will do a lot of other stuff for you, but I’ll get to that in a second. The move is called... Well, you'll find out in the episode. Listen in and enjoy.

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I want to talk about one of the most popular kettlebell moves that everyone agrees is great, but very few do right...

And, of course, I could just give it away here in the description box, but why do that? Just listen in and find out.

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I wouldn’t say I’m feeling dour or pessimistic by writing an article with such a title, but you know what? Sometimes you’ve just gotta forget the spoonful of sugar and dole out the medicine. So I’ll say it like this:

If you’re still talking about all the changes you’re gonna make this year (and haven’t taken any meaningful steps toward them), just quit already.

But if you're NOT ready to throw in the towel...well, then listen on.

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Is THIS the most ambitious crossover episode ever? Aleks Salkin, Pat Flynn, AND Al Kavadlo all in the same place? You're not dreaming, pal. It's real, and it's spectacular. Listen in as we tell YOU about how to stop overthinking your fitness so you can get busy getting the gains you so desperately crave.

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I get lots of questions sent my way through various channels: email, social media, singing telegram, etc. And no matter where they come from, I always do my level best to answer as many such questions as I get. This podcast takes a couple of people's burning questions and gives them some soothing answers. Listen in, and feel free to send your own questions my way as well.

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Some of the greatest questions in life are also those that cut deepest into the human psyche and reveal untold mysteries of the human condition.

“What is the meaning of life?”

“To be, or not to be?”

“Boxers or briefs?”

And when it comes to training, there is another question that has cut in another direction; a direction that people since time immemorial have been grappling with:

“Hacks” or hard work? I aim to answer this question (and more) on this episode.

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I'm joined on this fine episode by Dr. Judson Corn - an ER doctor, life-long fitness enthusiast, and avid member of my Inner Circle and all-around crusher of weakness. We talked about a great many epic things on this splendiferous episode, including: * How he suffered from - and ultimately overcame - asthma as a child * His journey from outdoor sports and activities to strength training * How frustration in his efforts toward greater gains led him to Yours Jewly - and how my programs helped him crush weakness and conquer gravity in ways he never thougth possible * Some of the crazy stuff he's seen and saved people from in the ER * Much, much more This is one episode you won't want to miss! 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.

How?

By harnessing the power of your body’s gait pattern (i.e. walking pattern) to unleash the strength ALREADY hidden inside you — via movements like crawling, loaded carries, and more.

Even cooler:

Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pull-ups, 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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I field a lot of questions from people who like to work out at home/on their own — both beginner and intermediate in their strength endeavors — and probably the single commonest problem I encounter is that of stalled results.

The thing to keep in mind is that your body doesn’t really care about your goals — it only cares about homeostasis (i.e. internal stability). It will only make changes when you thoroughly convince it that these changes are necessary for survival. This is a pretty major oversimplification, but for our purposes it gets the point across.

Your results can stall out for a number of reasons, and rather than just list them all, I want to pose a few questions to you to see where you stand or where perhaps you’ve fallen and need to pick back up.

And naturally, I pose those questions on this podcast. Listen in and enjoy!

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Before you get too triggered by the headline of this article, let me just start by saying I love the kettlebell. I really, really do. This year marked 14 years since I first picked up a kettlebell, and it has seriously changed my life for the better.

It has led me by the hand(le) on some pretty incredible journeys — from enthusiastic student to budding teacher to globe-hopping workshop giver-type-guy and beyond. It’s been truly amazing.

In this time, I’ve learned a lot about what the kettlebell can do — and I’ve also learned about what it can’t do. Or perhaps more to the point, what it doesn’t do. If you’re creative in your training (and you should be!) the kettlebell can be used to continually drive your progress boldly forward, but you can’t be conventional with how you use it (or not solely conventional, that is).

From my experience, the main problem with the kettlebell is that it lulls you down an overly predictable path with the two primary advantages it gives you, the exerciser.

What are they, and how can you make sure you can actually still make gains in your training?

Guess what, dawg: that's exactly what this episode is about. So STOP reading and start listening already!

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All right, let’s get to the question that is on everyone’s mind (or maybe it isn’t, I don’t know): Is Greasing the Groove any good?

Greasing the Groove, in case you didn’t know, is the act of practicing a strength movement throughout the day at VERY reasonable levels. For example, if you could do, say, 10 reps of a given exercise, you would stick between 3–5 reps, and you would do 1 set maybe every 30 minutes to 2 hours.

And you don’t just do it willy-nilly, either. You have to be laser focused on the technique and overall execution of the exercise to really get good at it.

I break down some of the best ways to Grease the Groove to Greater Gains in this episode.

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“Life is not a journey. Life is a process.” — Dan Pena Pena is a success coach known as the 50 Billion Dollar Man — a man who grew up dirt poor in East LA and went on to become worth half a billion dollars through grit and determination and has coached so many students to success that their combined net worth is now said to be 50 billion dollars (hence his moniker).

Pena’s quote really stuck with me, because it perfectly encapsulates success as a whole, including in strength and fitness endeavors — it’s not a “journey” (unless you like spinning your wheels and don’t care where you go). It’s a process.

And not just ANY process — it’s a process that has to have two things - both of which (and much more) I dive into on this podcast.

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Pullups are, without a doubt, one of the few truly essential exercises.

Climbing, hanging, and generally pulling yourself upward is a skill that’s been passed down to us from our ancient forefathers til today.

While they needed it for different reasons (climbing to escape predators, climbing to find food, etc) for our purposes the benefits of overhead pulling are in strengthening the back, arms, grip, and abs (yes, even abs) — all of which will greatly increase your usable, real-world strength in leaps and bounds, make your shoulders resilient, and start helping you fight back against the ravages of PPP syndrome (piss-poor posture) caused by sitting all day and just generally not moving a lot.

But what if you CAN'T do a single pullup yet?

This episode will give you some insights on how to nail your first one (without one of those silly rubber band setups, too) here's a video demo: https://youtu.be/IG9qHQfoWNM

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Crawling is one of those rare movements where more really can be better and not just more.

There are some caveats to consider, and it’s best to build up to it, but 10 minutes of crawling non-stop is a great goal for just about anybody, and can be scaled to any level of fitness.

Best of all, there are a litany of benefits that go along with it.

What are those benefits, you ask?

Well, I'll tell you all about 'em! Tune in and enjoy.

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The way you’re squatting is not enough to strengthen your legs.

If you’re thinking “them’s fightin’ words!” just hear me out.

The way most of us squat is with our feet flat on the floor, a weight (or weights) in our hands or on our back. This is a good start (a great one, actually) and will certainly go a long way in building stronger, more powerful legs.

However!

There’s more to squatting than just front and back squats and the occasional pistol.

In order to have truly strong legs, you have to mix things up from time to time.

I give you some ideas on how to do just that in this fine episode.

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One of the biggest roadblocks toward gaining serious strength and conditioning is overthinking.

It’s a stalling tactic, and is usually used by people who might really want to get fit, but are afraid of pulling the trigger.

For the record, I understand why.

There are thousands of programs, workouts, and possibilities for your strength, health, and fitness. The more options you have at your disposal, the harder it is to make a choice.

The solution?

A “Do this!” approach to your workouts — one that is so simple, so straight forward, and so easy to understand that it makes pulling the trigger a lot easier so you can stop navel-gazing and start seeing some results.

This episode will dish on that.

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My big M.O. in training my students is always to look to old-school, proven approaches to training before I ever even look sideways at something “cutting edge”. The reasoning is simple:

1) If it worked in such adverse conditions as those that prevailed in the 1800s (or hell, 2000+ years ago) then it will certainly work under modern easy living

2) The human body and the processes it is subject to haven’t changed significantly since then — so why re-invent the wheel?

Start from here and it'll take you far.

A good place to start in particular is with the piece of equipment I mention in this episode. Tune in and enjoy.

Aleks

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We all know by now that modern living is sedentary far beyond what it rightfully should be. So what has society’s answer to this been? Why, exercise, of course! And lots of it.

Some would say we don’t exercise enough. I would say I half agree, but we need to define some terms (but on MY terms):

Exercise (n): physical activity done in an organized, structured fashion.

This differs slightly from the textbook definition of exercise, but there’s a reason for that.

What, pray tell, IS that reason?

I tell you all about it on this episode. Listen in and enjoy.

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Ep. 357: Al Kavadlo and Aleks talk strength, social media, veganism, and more

I'm joined on this fine episode by none other than my pal Al Kavadlo - calisthenics expert, fitness powerhouse, and all around interesting guy.

In this episode we have a freewheeling chat on social media, high school gym class, veganism vs. eating meat, and much, much more.

(Oh, and Al has a brand-new book coming out about building your mobility through minimalist means, so you might wanna check that out, too: )

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There’s been a lot of talk recently about the importance of consistency above everything in your training. And you know what? I agree with that. You need to remain consistent.

But before you can be consistent, you need THIS.

Tune in and find out WTF I'm talking about and why it's so important.

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I wanna show you 3 of my favorite go-to tips to help you hit a PR in SOMETHING today.

These are universally applicable (i.e. from upper body to lower body exercises and anything in between).

If your training has been consistent and you’re not too worn down from work, kids, a nagging spouse, existential dread, or something similar, you may very well find that you’ll be able to crank out an extra rep, put up some heavier weight, or lift your old PR with greater ease!

Listen in and check it out

This is a sort of avant garde episode, but hear me out:

Over the years I've come to realize that I've picked up more than a few tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies to save money on my flights - tips that a great many people might actually find helpful.

While I'm not some "travel hacker" or anything of the sort, a few of these pointers might serve you well. Listen in and take notes.

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I'm joined on this fine episode by my friend and former Master kettlebell instructor in not one, but TWO organizations...David Whitley (aka 'The Iron Tamer')

On this episode, Dave and I take a slightly different, yet mighty important turn toward a topic that touches us all: casting off the shakles of the past to march boldly toward a future that is brighter not just for us, but more importantly for our children - and how to do that by UNlearning many of thing thoughts and habits we picked up as kids.

Be sure to check out Dave's fascinating workshop on the topic (totally free, btw) on January 24th, 2023: https://www.advancingmanproject.com/optin-551722801660616478080

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Henry Rollins, the lead singer of Black Flag and The Rollins Band, once said that “the definition of definition is re-invention” as far as deciding who you are as a person.

Your job as an individual is to define yourself FOR yourself — not to rely on the ready-made identity your parents wanted for you (though you may certainly find inspiration in that, as I have).

On the strength front, this is more important now than ever (especially if you're a millenial). Listen, apply, and enjoy!

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On this fine episode Pat and I dish on how to ACTUALLY succeed at your New Year's Resolutions this year - so 2023 won't be just more of the same for you.

Follow Pat online at http://www.101KettlebellWorkouts.com

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I'm joined on this riveting episode by Rob Pleban - a long-time Hammer Head (i.e. follower of Yours Jewly, the Hebrew Hammer) and even longer time enthusiast for kettlebells, calisthenics, and old-school training from near-forgotten eras (something I'm also very interested in).

Listen in as he walks us through his journey to greater strength, health, and physical vitality in his 70s than in his "spring chicken years"

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Without question, learning how to avoid common mistakes in your training — mistakes that hold back your gains, frustrate your efforts, and do precious little more than kill your success and take you way off course while your friends surge boldly forward — is a must.

And if you’re a busy professional with limited time to work out, you don’t have a lot of time for trial and error — so there’s no sense in taking a shot in the dark and hoping for the best.

With that said, one of the best and most frequently ignored methods of boosting your strength in just about anything is...exactly what I talk about in this podcast.

Tune in and check it out.

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Ready thyself and steel thy nerves, dear reader, because in this short, no BS article I’m going to show you what is undoubtedly the WORST kettlebell combo EVER.

Not because it’s ineffective (it’s highly effective).

Not because it’s dangerous (the opposite, in fact)

And not because you’ll barely be able to move after (you’ll likely move far better)

So why is it the worst?

Listen in and find out.

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On this fine episode I am joined by my partner in rhyme Pat Flynn, where we take a look at a video that YouTuber and would-be boxing contender KSI posted on Twitter showcasing some rather...how shall we say...amateurish front squat form. To see it yourself, be sure to check out the video on YouTube. Otherwise sit back, relax, and listen in as we discuss the importance of hiring a coach who not only has your best interests in mind, but can actually teach you properly.

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Manifestos often get a bad rap. Serial killers have them. The Unibomber had one. Karl Marx had one.

But really, a manifesto is kind of like a mission statement, and if you’ve seen enough James Bond and Mission: Impossible movies, you know that missions are badass and totally cool.

So why the “anti-exercise” manifesto?

Because exercise — as necessary as it is for us nowadays — is to movement what vitamins and protein powder are to eating: a supplement.

Ideally you should be adding exercise and (maybe) nutritional supplements to your existing movement routine and diet.

What in the hell can I possibly mean by this? Listen in closely and find out.

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I'm joined on this episode by Scott Craft - a kettlebell and calisthenics enthusiast who has had a long and storied history: from wrestling in high school to undergoing a life-saving brain surgery in Europe in his early college years, to crushing weakness all the live-long day as a busy career man and dad. Tune in to this riveting episode and listen to his awesome story!

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If you’re like me and you prefer to train at home, you’ll typically have to be a little more creative with your workouts to get the results you’re after.

The good news is that creativity in training can make some much-needed creativity elsewhere in your life easier.

The better news is that you you’ll very possibly end up with a badazz physique because you won’t be doing the cookie-cutter programs you see everyone in the gym doing, AND you’ll be more likely to stick with it since training at home is far more convenient. Win/win!

And let’s say one of your goals is to beef up your skinny shoulders. Good for you. This episode will show you how.

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If you listen to this podcast regularly, odds are you like to break a sweat. Well, maybe you'd like to break a mental sweat, too, and use the opportunity brought to you by the New Year to learn a brand new language.

Well, luckily for you Yours Jewly knows a thing or two about language learning, and I have some insights that you might find helpful. Tune in, chill out, and learn my wiley ways to learning a foreign language.

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Yours Jewly and Pat Flynn take a peek at Jack Black's swing (yes, THAT Jack Black) and offer some ideas on how it could be made even sharper, smoother, and stronger.

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I’m a very contemplative person. I often sit around and ponder the deeper mysteries of life, such as “What is the meaning of life?”, “what is the sound of one hand clapping?” and “what makes Teflon stick to the pan?”

Occasionally I land on a question for deeper consideration than all of the above:

“How can people get stronger without grinding themselves into the ground?” That's exactly what I aim to uncover on this fine episode. Tune in and find out.

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I'm joined on this episode by Mark Limbaga - a StrongFirst Elite trainer who began his journey to the kettlebell many years ago...and has since brought many other Phillipinos into the fold. Hear his story in all its glory exclusively on The Hammer Cast.

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If you don’t mind throwing your hard-earned money down the crapper with physical therapist, chiropractic, and doctor's appointments, be my guest. But if you would be happier with your money and your health AND big, consistent gains in your strength and fitness, avoid these 7 mistakes covered in this episode.

Be sure to subscribe and share with anyone who is guilty of one (or more) of these 7 deadly strength sins.

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I'm joined on this brand-new episode of TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY by none other than bona fide Hammer Head Jim Bain - whom I have affectionately dubbed "The Scottish Mad Lad" for his ability to make crazy good gains despite both working a hard labor job AND creeping ever upward toward age 50. Listen in and hear his epic tale of working some of the craziest, toughest jobs around AND doing some hard-as-nails workouts at the same time.

(Side note: We didn't cover this in the episode itself, but Jim mentioned something to me after we finished recording that made me want to let you all know: his grandma's milk man in Edinburgh, Scotland way back in the day was none other than Sean Connery himself! According to her "I'm glad he turned out to be a good actor because he was a rubbish milk man")

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One of my favorite quotes ever is from the Chief instructor of StrongFirst’s kettlebell education department, Brett Jones:

“Lock me in a room with a 16 kg kettlebell. I will get stronger.” You don’t have to be that extreme since there are definitely benefits to owning a multitude of kettlebells and other equipment, but most people make the mistake of thinking that owning an entire caravan of bells and other equipment is their ticket to strength.

It’s not!

It certainly doesn’t hurt, but it’s no guarantee either.

Here are 3 reasons why sticking with only 1 kettlebell can be one of the best things you do for your strength.

It's been a long time since I've done a bonus episode on a topic that interests me outside of fitness (and believe you me, there are many!) so I thought I would give some of my stream-of-consciousness thoughts on the story of the Hebrew Patriarch Abraham, and some of the hidden and interesting insights I've gleaned from re-reading about his history-changing life in the Book of Genesis. Listen in and enjoy.

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I’m a big fan of pull-ups. Always have been, in fact — at least as far back as my interest in physical fitness went. Maybe you are too. But how do you get to your first pullup if you can't do ANY pullups right now?

I dish on some of my hard-won secrets in this fine episode. Tune in and enjoy. And if you DID enjoy it, be sure to share it around far and wide.

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There are two major trends in the way people train (from my observations)

1) Those who seek endless variety (i.e. they need to be entertained)

2) Those who never change up their workouts

The first group never gets good results because they never stay in one place long enough. The second group tends to end up with serious muscle imbalances and overuse injuries because they stay in one place too long.

So how do we achieve optimal results? Well, I'm about to dish on that in this fine episode.

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I'm joined on this fine episode by none other than my friend Pat Flynn - author of best-selling books, purveyor of bona fide badazz fitness information, and definitely not a fitness influencer. In this episode we talk about why you should not work out like the flashy entertainment-based fitness types out there, and what you SHOULD be doing instead. Be sure to check Pat out at every platform where influencers lurk AND grab his 101 Kettlebell Workouts ebook at http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

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Functional fitness expert Paul Chek has described pattern overload as when you perform a movement so much that it basically becomes like poison to your body. That “poison” might manifest itself as pain (such as an overuse injury), or it might just manifest itself as your body getting weaker at the movement.

In either case, it’s not cool.

It also might be the reason why you seem to be actually getting WEAKER rather than stronger from your training.

The solution?

Well, I dive deep into that in this very episode. Dig in!

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On this episode I am joined by Heather Tymensen: a busy mom, career woman, and bona fide Hammer Head (my affectionate nickname for my followers who do my programs and challenges). We talk about her early years, how she got into training in later life, and how my programs and challenges have helped her not only transform her strength, but also put her karate sparring partners on notice. Tune in and enjoy.

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That time of year is coming again: that's right, the New Year. And right about now everyone is thinking about their New Year's Resolutions, what they're gonna do to get in shape, and so on and so forth. So I'm gonna help you out and give you some advice of my own that should help you no matter WHAT your New Year's Resolution may be. Tune in and geek out.

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Like it or not, the fitness world is replete with some good advice and lots of terrible advice. Perhaps not surprisingly, most of the terrible advice seems to proliferate most quickly.

Thankfully, this podcast will only have some top-notch, grade A fitness advice. Tune in and tune OUT of all that other crap floating along social media.

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I’ve been in the kettlebell world long enough to know that there’s only one type of press anyone gives two hoots about: the military press. And you know what? Military pressing is great! I like it a lot. But unless you want serious gaps in your strength and pain-filled shoulders, eventually you’re going to have to press in a few other directions.

Which directions?

Well, tune the frick in and find out.

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I'll never forget the first time I came in contact with what I know call the 3-Speed Kettlebell Method. It wasn't called that by anyone else, but rather it's a name I derived from what I consider kettlebell training's "3 speeds". Listen in and I'll tell you all about it, friendo.

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I’m a big believer in two things:

1) Being time efficient during workouts

2) Being energy INefficient during workouts

The time efficiency thing is just a given; unless you have boatloads of time on your hands (who does?), you need to plan to get in, out, and noticeably strong in a short period of time.

This episode contains just such a plan.

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Cows are good for many things: providing fresh milk, turning grass into delicious steaks, jumping over the moon in your favorite children’s book, etc.

But one thing they certainly AREN’T good for is being “sacred”. Find out which of the strength world's so-called 'sacred cows' need to be unceremoniously slaughtered by tuning in to this episode.

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There are very few TRULY hard-and-fast rules to strength and conditioning, but there are lots of guidelines. When it comes to those of us who train at home, having some trusty, go-to modes of operation can help you gain more from your workouts.

One of those things is using calisthenics for strength and kettlebells for conditioning only.

Obviously you don’t have to do this forever, but if you’ve never tried it, lemme tell ya: it’s worth a shot.

Why is that?

There are a couple of reasons - all of which will be revealed on this fine show. Tune in, grab some popcorn, and enjoy.

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I’ve noticed two unfortunate patterns in people as they get older who continue to strength train:

1) They get less and less mobile

2) They get more and more tweaks and outright injuries

While the above two things are most certainly related to one another, they are NOT related to the discipline of strength training. Or at least they don’t have to be. In this episode I will dish on exactly how to make that dream a reality.

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Some time back I went out to dinner with a gal with whom I had a bunch of great conversations over some stellar whiskey-marinated steaks. And given my profession, naturally health, strength, and working out all ended up on the menu of conversation as well.

She is a nurse who was working toward her doctorate and was (as you might rightly imagine) busy AF all the dang time. One topic that came up was the following:

“How do you work out when you’re busy AF?” I aim to answer exactly that question on this fine episode. Tune in and check it out.

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If you thought you couldn't impact your upper body strength by increasing the strength of your lower body...well, you're sorely mistaken, pal. And your penance shall be to listen to this podcast and take ample notes (oh, and test this stuff out for yourself; I think you'll find it holds true).

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There are loads of great ways to get stronger and more powerful.

Without a doubt, the 2nd best option to effectively increase your strength and power is to arrange your workouts according to DUP — Daily Undulating Periodization. This is simply a way of cycling through the various different rep ranges (3–5/8–12/15–25) to make sure you leave no stone unturned.

(And technically speaking, you don’t even have to swing the rep ranges that drastically; oftentimes even just a mild change in reps per set can still work wonders)

Why is this important?

Well, wouldn'tcha know it? I cover exactly that topic on this issue of the Hammer Cast.

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Everybody who’s anybody in the world of strength has seen the 5x5 rep scheme before — 5 sets of 5 reps. It’s often touted as the classic — even ULTIMATE — set and rep scheme for building strength and muscle.

And yet, as you can see by the title of my podcast, I say it ain’t all that.

Tune in and find out some potentially better options for your gains.

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Back in the days before bench pressing was the apple of every gym rat’s eye, the military press was the measure of a truly strong man or woman. I’d like to think it still is.

Having said that, I’d also like to point out that improving your military press — and especially working toward heavier presses — is a noble path filled with just as many dangers as rewards.

And it’s NOT because military pressing is inherently bad for you. Quite the opposite.

Military pressing is great for the developing shoulders’ strength AND muscle. But anything done mindlessly will hurt your body. Call it the ‘mindless-body connection’ if you will.

So how do you mold a mighty military press without destroying your shoulders in the process? I’m glad you asked, chum. There are a few ways, which (as you have probably surmised) I cover in this fine episode of Ye Olde Hammere Caste.

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As much as most people love to pump up their chest or their shoulders or what have you, for my money the mark of a strong man or woman is — without any doubt — a big, powerful back.

So, how can YOU get one?

Well, listen in, friend, and I will reveal that momentarily.

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Here’s a question I once got:

Are complexes bad for your strength? The answer is — as always — “it depends”.

Depends on your goals, depends on whom you ask, etc.

First of all, what is a complex?

According to Retired Master SFG Geoff Neupert in his book Kettlebell Muscle, a complex is:

“…a series of exercises performed in a sequence with the same weight and without rest. All the reps for a given exercise are performed first, before moving on to the next exercise.”

Sounds like fun. But is it the RIGHT answer for YOUR needs?

We dive into this on this jam-packed episode of The Hammer Cast.

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As you no doubt know by now, I’m a big fan of bodyweight and kettlebell training — specifically when they’re combined. I know you are as well. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly; love and marriage; alcohol and bad decisions. It’s a hard combo to beat.

The problem?

All too often, people make one of two mistakes:

1) Too LITTLE exercise variety

2) Too MUCH exercise variety

The truth is you need a healthy balance between the two for the best results. Too little variety and you work your way toward boredom and injuries. Too much and you get frustration and zero progress.

I dish on that in this episode

And for your reference, here are video demos of the moves in question:

Elevated Rolls: https://youtu.be/HUsokoVZxQA
Lizard Crawls: https://youtu.be/bO2hJKU1vMQ

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I’m a big believer in the old axiom “There’s no school like the old school” when it comes to strength training. And when it comes to old school, it doesn't get much older than the move I'm gonna reveal on this episode.

For a video demo, click here: https://youtu.be/UgfQhnK0-GY

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When it comes to building crazy levels of strength on a time budget, I love unconventional exercises. Who wants to be “conventionally strong” anyway? Being freakishly strong is way more fun.

And when freakish strength is what you’re after, this episode can show you how best to attain it. Listen in and find out how:

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There is one axiom that strength coaches and personal trainers alike tend to crow about often:

“In order to get strong, you’ve gotta pump up the volume!” (Volume, in this case, means the number of reps you perform)

But is that always true?

I say nay - and I'll explain what I mean in this fine episode.

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I remember years ago having a conversation with a friend of mine about full-body training — that is, training the body as a single unit with a skeleton crew of major head-to-toe strength moves. She could not wrap her mind around the concept.

Fortunately, you're not in that position, since you follow me.

However, you may still benefit from some deeper full-body training insights - insights which I intend to dish out to you right here and right now. Strap in, chow down on some popcorn, and tune in.

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Strength is a great and noble pursuit — one that is both an art and a science.

Now, in most cases when you want to get stronger, you’re going to look at 1 of 2 things:

1) Starting a proven “cookie cutter” program to reach your specific strength goals

2) Getting a personalized program for your strength goals

(I mean, I guess there is technically a 3rd option, which is stalling until you feel so out of shape that guilt consumes you and thrusts you into action, but we’ll assume that’s not you)

And when most of us think of strength, we think of equipment, exercises, sets, reps, workouts, and what have you.

Make no mistake: these are all obviously incredibly important. But they're not the only way to help you get stronger. There are other qualities that can help you to develop more strength as well - I dive into them on this mighty fine podcast episode.

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Ever heard that saying “he missed the forest for the trees”?

Of course, we all have.

When it comes to kettlebell training, a LOT of kettlebell enthusiasts have huge blind spots, namely due to their stubborn refusal to do any movements that were not personally approved of by their guru of choice.

But long gone must be those days of artificially limiting yourself to what movements you allow yourself to do, and it can all start with this episode. Tune in and give this tip a shot.

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It’s no secret that I love kettlebells and bodyweight exercises as much as you do — maybe even a little bit more. But I’ll tell you what, there are 3 things I don’t like about the way most people train bodyweight and kettlebells, and 2 movements - 1 bodyweight, 1 kettlebell - that I DO like for building epic shoulder strength and more.

Listen in for the details - you're not gonna wanna miss this one!

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“Unfortunately, a lot of people think in terms of just ‘lifting weight’…they’re missing half of the rep (by skipping the negative).”

Dorian Yates, 6-time Mr. Olympia

When it comes to getting stronger, there are a number of factors at play. The standard variables that we focus on for programming strength building are:

1) Intensity (amount of weight/level of difficulty of an exercise)

2) Volume (number of reps)

3) Density (amount of work done in a given time)

You can look at these as your “main course” variables for strength programming.

But just like no meal is complete without a few side dishes, neither is your programming complete without honing in on the nuances that will help you make the most of your meal.

I dish on precisely that in this episode.

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Some time back I got an awesome email from Jonathan, one of my Inner Circle members, where he talks about how he was essentially able to ‘steal strength’ and perform some intermediate and advanced strength moves without practicing them, thanks to his focus on one of the missing links of strength training. This episode focuses on that "missing link" and how to potentially get similar gains.

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When it comes to strength and physical prowess, nothing quite beats Old Man Strength.

You know the type: where a guy (or gal) who looks perfectly unassuming or average has a grip like an industrial vice or can help move a giant, awkward object like a huge antique dinner table or some other huge chunk of furniture seemingly without much strain and without breaking a sweat.

I’ve long been working on my old man strength (it’s high time, too, given that I’m on the wrong side of 30 now), but I’ve still got a long way to go to catchup with some of these folks — most of whom would become absolute physical specimens to behold if they trained more seriously, but I digress.

While most people write this off as an anomaly or a fluke, old man strength actually holds a number of the keys to life-long strength, health, and fitness.

How?

Let me count the ways. Listen in and learn.

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For many people, the final frontier of their fitness is training their gait pattern.

Today I want to continue to talk about that frontier, and go even beyond it, into seemingly esoteric directions (though as you’ll soon see, they’re very much grounded in real, actionable steps). I’m gonna talk a bit about what I consider the “fifth element” of fitness and one of the least-used keys in our quest for a lean, youthful-feeling body that performs as well into our later decades as it did in our younger ones (and arguably better).

Tune in to find out WTF I'm talking about...

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I'd be willing to bet evergreen dollars to shiny shekels that the Israelites were some pretty strong mofos after 40 years of wandering in the desert.

Why?

Because they practiced THIS movement pattern a whole helluva lot during that time. Tune in to find out.

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One of the things I’ve found is that when it comes to crossing over into the next step in their training, one of the most common questions people will ask me is “How do I keep all the strength I built doing X, Y, and Z exercises when moving on to new ones?”

Great question. And an easy one to answer.

So easy, in fact, that I dive deep into it in this short episode. Listen and enjoy.

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There are 3 major things you need to know about flexibility work for better, more youthful movement. I dive into them on this fine episode, which I am sure you're gonna love (you'd better, anyway).

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A gal named Kristen Mitchell — a busy mom with a full-time job — wrote to me a while back after finishing one of my free programs,The Anytime, Anywhere Bodyweight Strength Program.

It’s an ambitious-but-sensible program I designed that uses only bodyweight exercises at various degrees of intensity with a laser-sharp focus on technique to build strength and fitness safely and surely while providing a guide on how to find the right variation/intensity level of each exercise to lead you from where you are to wherever you want to go.

Here I talk about what makes such a program successful. Have a listen and enjoy!

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Are your workouts feeling stale, boring, and unproductive? These 3 tips might just help you kickstart your long-stalled strength once more.

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One of the best (and most ignored) ways of building seriously strong stems (i.e. legs) is through higher rep sets.

This might come as a surprise to anyone who has had the idea hammered into their head that low reps are the only way to go, but the truth is quite the contrary. I dish on why (and how) in this fun-filled, jam-packed episode.

Here are those videos for reference, too:

https://youtu.be/RF3CGxhauAY
https://youtu.be/6xKskXoTce8

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People are creatures of habit; we tend to find something we like and stick with it. As far as working out is concerned, kettlebells and bodyweight are a great example (and for good reason: they’ll deliver strength, fitness, mobility, and resilience gains for years to come and with relatively low occurrence of injuries provided you know what you’re doing).

However, mixing things up CORRECTLY can be one of the best things you ever do for your strength, fitness, and overall badazzery. This episode will give youa foray into one such tried-and-proven method.

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If you’ve been lifting kettlebells even for just a short period of time, there’s one thing you’ve no doubt noticed: overhead pressing is just cool.

I still remember over 10 years ago when I first clean & pressed a 24 kg kettlebell over my head. It was a monumental occasion for me - and if you'd like more such monumental occasions, the tips in this episode just might help you build up your own military press faster than you can say "how much ya press, bro?"

Listen, learn, and apply.

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks

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Kettlebells have a long history among old school strongmen, weightlifters, circus performers, special operators, and countless other tough-as-nails men and women.

The reason why is simple:

The kettlebell is one of the most versatile tools around for building strength in every nook and cranny of your body. Combine them with bodyweight movements and you’ve got yourself a system that can forge bold new strength and crush endless amounts of weakness from here to eternity.

Here are 4 ways YOU can use kettlebells (and bodyweight) to boost your strength from here to the moon.

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Recently in my articles I’ve talked about a couple of important things you must know for your own long-term strength and health.

For best results for life-long strength gains, over the long run you need:

1) ‘General physical preparedness’ a la an intelligent variety of strength exercises

2) Various rep ranges for the exercises in your program

While it’s natural that we gravitate toward the exercises that we’re best at and that we like (same with certain rep and set ranges), if that’s all you ever do, you’ll work yourself into a corner and will find mainly plateaus, tweaks/injuries, and frustrations waiting for you.

This episode will give you some ideas on how you can steer your way toward your goals and away from the frustration of plateaus.

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In the world of kettlebell training, the undisputed king of lifts is the overhead press.

In fact, in the “olden days”, long before the bench press was the apple of any gym rat’s eye, the clean and press was THE measure of upper body strength. Still is, as far as I’m concerned.

However!

There is another contender that at LEAST deserves consideration for the #2 spot. I dish on that in this episode (which you won't wanna miss)

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There are a few things people often tell me they want:

1) To get stronger with kettlebells and bodyweight exercises

2) To have a routine that fits their time budget (usually around 20–30 minutes 4–5 times per week)

And let’s be honest, this is most of us.

So how can we get at least closer to this goal when we have sub-optimal issues to deal with like our sleep, eating, etc?

This episode will reveal 3 1/2 ways (that's right, 3 1/2) of doing just that.

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I’ve talked recently about several of the key things you need to turn your workouts from sucky to spectacular. Among them were things like training odd angles, getting generally strong before specifically strong, your exercise selection, etc.

But just like how you need your vegetables in addition to your steak, you also need exercises you typically ignore or don’t excel at as much in order to get truly strong and fit.

I dish on how to do that in this fine episode.

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Let’s talk about your workouts and how to make them less sucky (unless you’re getting the results you want, that is; in which case, keep up the good work).

There are usually two primary culprits that lead to you having sucky workouts:

1) Too much variety

2) Not enough variety

A paradox, you say? Not quite. As former senior kettlebell instructor Rob Lawrence has said:

“I need specificity to get me strong and variety to keep me sane.”

In other words, you need a balance, of sorts.

I dish on how to get to that semblance of balance in this fine episode...

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One of the most unsung ways of building strength is isometric strength and static strength, and one of the best ways to build it is with calisthenics training. In this episode I dish on exactly how to get that process kickstarted in no time flat.

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A long time ago in a European country far, far away, I got a great testimonial from Fran Perez — a member of my Inner Circle (my monthly training newsletter).

He had started a few issues prior and started making some really impressive gains in strength from the word “go”. I could go into more detail, of course, but I’ll let him tell you a little bit about the major leaps forward he made in his strength and conditioning over the course of a short 4 weeks (which, of course, you can hear in this episode)

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Wanna clean up your clean? This video will show you how: https://youtu.be/Z6Mf8jMioE0

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One of the things that strength trainees often overlook is the importance of building ‘all around’ strength.

This is the type of strength you can use for what we might call “everyday carry”. You know the type: the strength that you can pull out of your back pocket and astound your friends with when you help someone move and you’re able to carry heavy pieces of furniture with little or no help, whisk your spouse off of his/her feet (literally), or rough house with your kids or grandkids. Or, if you feel so inclined, walk on railings and do various other goofy stunts you haven’t specifically trained for.

For me, that’s what strength is all about: the ability to do what you want, when you want.

I dish on how to do just that in this jam-packed episode.

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On the topic of bodyweight training for strength, there’s one axiom that I hold to be self-evident:

“In order to be bodyweight strong, you must be able to do pullups”

However, there are 2 major problems that I hear from a great many people looking to get stronger with bodyweight training:

“I can’t do any pullups yet”

Or:

“I can only do 1–2 pullups”

Well, pardner, this episode will get you started off on the right foot (as will this demo video) https://youtu.be/IG9qHQfoWNM

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It’s no secret that kettlebells and bodyweight exercises go together like Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, love and marriage, and just about any other “perfect pair” you can think of.

The reasons? There are two:

1) Bodyweight exercises teach you to master your body movements through free space

2) Kettlebell exercises teach you how to move both quickly and slowly with an awkward external load

What might still be a secret to you, however, is how to combine the two for maximum strength building in minimal time.

I dish on that in this episode.

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I'm joined on this episode - his first podcast appearance ever - by Matthew Shoffner: a true calisthenics master and a real artist at the one-arm pullup.

In this episode we discuss his origin story, how he got to be so freakishly strong, "the greatest sport of all time", and his journey to one-arm pullup greatness. You won't want to miss this one.

Be sure to check out his incredible videos on his YouTube channel: Matthew Shoffner - YouTube

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Someone once asked a famous strength coach “How can I improve my squat?” to which he answered “Squat.” Pretty straight forward.

And make no mistake: if you want to get good at squatting, you’re going to have to squat. It’s just like any other movement — you need to practice it specifically in order to get any good at it. And because the squat is one of the greatest movements for full-body strength (not just lower body strength), it’s worth your time to practice it and master it.

But there's more to better squatting than JUST squatting alone. On this episode I dish on 3 assistance moves that can help boost your squatting strength seemingly instantly. Keep them in your regular rotation for a few weeks and watch as your squatting strength goes through the roof.

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I’m a big fan of gymnastics-style bodyweight strength training. And while most people view it as basically just insane feats of bodyweight strength, such as iron crosses on rings and planches and what have you, in reality those are only examples of the more high-level strength skills and are not representative of the entire system.

Even at very basic levels, gymnastic strength training can help you build tremendous levels of immediately usable strength for everyday use — not to mention hit PRs in your favorite kettlebell lifts.

On this episode I dive into 3 badazz gymnastics drills to build up your kettlebell skills.

Let’s talk about your matchstick legs and how to muscle them up a bit, shall we?

There are two things I am not a big believer in:

1) That Monday should remain International Chest Day

2) That your thighs have to be massive and chafing before you can claim to have reasonably good leg development.

Now, as far as #2 goes, that also doesn’t mean that I think you should intentionally maintain twig legs. Far from it. You can have great and respectable leg development (not to mention strength and explosive power) without having thighs so big that they sound like a round of applause whenever you run.

This episode will show you how.

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there are two big mistakes people make in bodyweight training:

1) They take too traditional of an approach and ignore various “unusual but effective” bodyweight drills

2) They avoid the “basic” drills in favor of flashy advanced stuff

Both of them are ultimately going to short-change you when it comes to strength, muscle, and skill building, and both of them are a big reason why a lot of people quit seriously pursuing bodyweight strength training as a discipline, AND why their bodyweight training never has a significant carryover into their kettlebell training. Let’s fix that.

This episode will help get that journey kicked off.

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I’m a big believer in gymnastics-style strength training for helping improve my own strength as well as my students’ strength. This is for a couple of reasons (3 to be precise) that I dive into in this episode, along with the top 4 gymnastics tactics for increased (and freakish) kettlebell strength.

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This is a somewhat different (but still exciting) episode today. Today we cover a case study from Frances Moylan (who has been a guest on this show) about how she worked her way up to squatting 85% of her bodyweight - with kettlebells - for a whopping 25 total reps!

Listen in and be amazed. And take good notes, too, because you might find some details that you'll be able to apply to your own training.

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Believe it or not, the old time weightlifters and strongmen have a LOT to teach us to help us overcome the various challenges and frustrations we face in our own fitness.

Listen in to this episode and find out just a few such tips that you - yes, you - can start implementing right this very day to start seeing some undeniable gains in no time flat.

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In this-here podcastI’ve compiled a few of my best tips and tricks for stacking strength on strength on strength in your kettlebell and bodyweight workouts.

Many of these tips are old-school, tried-and-true strategies that have stood the test of time, while others are personal observations from my 12 years of personal training and 16+ years of working out myself.

And here…we…GO!

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You’re in for a treat, friend because in this episode I’ve got not one, but TWO things for you that will help you crush some workouts. And they won’t cost you a dayum thing save for some sweat and hard work!

Oh, and you'll have to actually listen to the episode first. Do that and you'll be in like Flynn.

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I’ve talked a lot recently about the importance of high-rep exercises as a part of a balanced workout (you thought I was gonna say “balanced breakfast”, didn’t you?).

Low reps are far and away a great go-to, but eventually you’ll work yourself into a corner and you’ll find that your low-rep strength will be hard to use repeatedly if you can’t back it up with some higher-rep endurance.

This episode will help you kick off your journey to greater gains in your work capacity and potentially 1-rep max strength as well.

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You get best at what you do daily - so whether that's sitting on your duff, arguing with strangers on Facebook, or getting jacked and powerful, your daily activities determine your fate over the long term.

Wouldn't it make sense to focus on stuff that's actually going to HELP you though?

I sure think so. That's why I recorded this podcast. Duh.

In it there are 4 things you can toss into your daily diet of activities that - over the long run - will have a great impact on your strength, health, and fitness. Tune in and take action.

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I'm joined on this episode by none other than the legendary grip sport master, Jedd Johnson.

In this jam-packed episode we talk about:

Jedd's origin story: how he got into training, how his early tinkering with strength work helped him improve his sports practice, and how he ultimately stumbled upon grip training
Why various grip feats might NOT be the best idea for your training - and what implements to use instead
Got busted-up elbows? Jedd's been there and done that, and he's got a few helpful tips that can dang near eliminate elbow pain in short order

Much, much more.

Be sure to snag a copy of Jedd's free ebook, The Diesel Files right here: http://www.dieselcrew.com/diesel-files-giveaway.htm

And follow him on Instagram at @jedd.diesel

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One of the more common drawbacks of most people’s training nowadays is that it’s too predictable and formulaic. Yes, you need to do some “boring training” based on tried-and-true programs and old, familiar set and rep schemes (ex: 5 sets of 5 reps) in order to get strong, but as your training progresses, you’ll likely run into 3 barriers:

1) Plateaus
2) Limited Strength
3) Slower Recovery

I talk about how to overcome all of this stuff (and more) in this fine episode

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One of the things I’ve taken note of over the last few years is the relative “sameness” of most people’s programs — namely, it’s almost always the exact same movements using the exact same set/rep scheme done in the exact same way ad nauseam.

Now, don’t get me wrong: consistency is important. And you have to do what you want to get good at, so let’s not get that twisted.

BUT!

You’ve also got to do movements that will help boost your abilities in the movements you want to get good at — and that means doing some old school drills you may not have tried before.

I dish on exactly these drills in this fine episode (which you can watch a demo of as well right here: https://youtu.be/-fQRnd4wZQw / Killer Kettlebell & Bodyweight Combos - YouTube )

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If you wanna get freaky strong (and why wouldn't you? That's what we're all here for) ya GOTTA get freaky good at your gait pattern.

One of the fastest and EASIEST ways to learn this is with a move that I talk about in this fine episode - one that is good enough to win an award but probably never will anyway.

Oh well, listen in anyway and enjoy!

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This month marks 12 years (!!!) since I got certified as a kettlebell instructor, and along the way I’ve trained a lot of people, both in person and online. More than I can count, really.

One of the things I’ve found is that when it comes to crossing over into the next step in their training, one of the most common questions people will ask me is “How do I keep all the strength I built doing X, Y, and Z exercises when moving on to new ones?”

Great question. And an easy one to answer, in fact. And answer it I do in this fine episode. Tune in and find out.

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Let's face it: nobody wants to move like an old bag of crap.

Yet how often do you actually think about your movement quality rather than just movement quantity?

This little episode will give you some of my hard-won insights into moving better while simultaneously getting stronger.

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There's more to strength training than grinding yourself into the ground - in fact, a LOT more.

This is especially important if you have a job, kids, and other responsibilities that constantly call out for your attention.

So if you have big ambition but little time to accomplish all that you want to, this episode will push you in the right general direction.

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Wanna get stupid strong in a few stupid simple ways? Well, then you've obviously come to the right place since that's the very name of this episode!

Listen in closely and try out these head-slappingly simple methods of increasing your strength so effectively you'll wonder how you ever did without them.

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There's no better school to learn from than that of the old school - when methods either proved they worked under the harshest of conditions or they were unceremoniously consigned to the dust heap of history.

One Olympian's methods worked so well that not only did they help him become one of the strongest men of all time, but only in the decades after his world domination did science finally catch up with what he was doing and vindicate his mad approach all along.

Listen in to this episode for just one such genius (and simple) method of strength training that you can start doing ASAP and reap the rewards.

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You have been told that in order to get strong, you MUST lift heavy.

That is the truth, but not the WHOLE truth. Hear why high rep squats just might be the key you need to unlock a whole heaping helping of brand new gains.

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Just like Indiana Jones had to dodge "3 tests of a most lethal kind" to reach the Holy Grail in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, so, too, are there 3 tips that are lethal for your weakness, but gentle for building strength (well, kinda gentle, you'll still have to work hard).

Find out what those bad boys are in this fine episode.

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If there's one thing I love about kettlebells and calisthenics, it's just how well they mix together in Swoly Matrimony.

Here are just a few of my personal faves (and if you want to see a demonstration, check out the video here: https://youtu.be/aO93Z92pPM0 )

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You want "secret" drills for eye-popping leg strength and athleticism with just a single kettlebell?

Well, you're in luck, because I'm gonna let the cat out of the bag on this one.

Listen in and enjoy.

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I am joined on this fine episode by none other than my friend Pat Flynn of ChroniclesOfStrength.com to talk about complexes, circuts, and chains, oh my!

Oh, and we also talk about a ton of other unrelated stuff, like John Wick, the Ip Man movies, the MCU, Star Wars, why the best Philly cheesesteaks are found OUTSIDE of Philadelphia, and other stuff that will make this your favorite podcast episode of mine so far.

And be sure to snag the insane deal Pat is offering - the best of his year 3 Strong ON! workouts, all wrapped up into one neat little package. Check out the details here: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/bestofyear3

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When it comes to the military press, true dominance of this move will go a long way toward making you freakishly strong.

And while you have to do a lot of reps in order to build a lot of strength, the truth is that if your groove sucks, YOU will suck.

This episode will give you some ideas on how to un-frick your pressing groove.

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If you ever needed just a quick and dirty workout to rid you of your weakness and infirmity, "contrast workouts" are a great way to do that.

So what IS a contrast workout?

I dish on exactly that in this action-packed episode. Tune in and test out the workout for yourself.

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks

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It's been said that there's no school like the old school, and nowhere is that truer than with good ol' strength training.

Believe it or not, the old schoolers often did such "unbecoming" things that we would now look at as being "beneath us", but many of their strategies have stood the test of time and are still every bit as good today as they were back in the olden days.

This episode dives into one such example. Try it out - I know you're gonna love it. Maybe not immediately, but eventually. Probably.

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When it comes to getting a stronger upper back, one of the finest moves of all is the face pull.

All you need is a pair of rings and you're golden.

In this episode I talk about why the face pull just might be the missing link your body has been craving, and how to mix it in with your training.

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Let's face it: no one wants stick legs: not you, not me, NO ONE. And for as useful as a heavy barbell and a big ol' pile of weights may be, it's not necessary. You can make dynamite gains with just some kettlebells and your own fair flesh. I'll show you how in this episode.

Video references:

Hamstring curls: https://youtu.be/r4SRfCqoVF4

Front squats: https://youtu.be/T8xRwxBsdy4

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Would you believe that a great deal of your strength training frustrations might very well be easily solved by simply making one head-slappingly simple tweak to your routine? No guarantees, of course, but I've seen it work more often than not. Listen in and find out what the tactic is.

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Wanna build some boulder shoulders that fill out your shirts, turn heads, and get respect? Look no further than the movements described in this episode.

(Also, consider switching out the pike pushups for military presses if you lack the mobility/skill to get into position for the movement)

Pike pushup: https://youtu.be/17ckzsrjBgM

Wide grip ring rows: https://youtu.be/zQxSvcs2_rc

Lateral raises: https://youtu.be/ANJH0JkzmfA

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Frustrated by how you always seem to make such great progress at the beginning of a new workout routine, yet struggle to keep your strength gains coming as the weeks and months go by?

Let me assure you: you are not alone.

Fortunately, you can often KEEP doing those same exercises you love and get even better results. All you have to do is follow a few simple pointers in this episode and watch your gain train start rolling along again.

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Scenario time: let's say you've spent a good deal of time working up to some mighty meaty strength gains in a particular movement, but the time has come for you to take the reigns of a new program that you really like, so you are now stuck with the dilemma:

How do you maintain your gains while changing how you train?!

Well, fear not, my little leibchen. This episode will provide some soothing answers to your burning questions.

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Believe it or not, high reps just might be the key to reinvigorating your heavy strength training. If you haven't tried it - or even considered it - this mighty fine episode will show you the ropes.

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If you want to get life-long strong, every inch of your body must be strong - NOT just those beach muscles of yours.

This episode will show you how to build some much-needed 'deep strength'

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While it's true that if you want to get better at military presses you'll need to do quite a few presses, it's equally true that if ALL you do is military presses, you'll probably stall out and get frustrated by plateaus more quickly than if you were to mix up your training now and again.

This episode will show you one of my favorite "short cuts" to greater gains in overhead strength. You'll still have to do a lot of hard work, but you just might get to your PRs a little quicker this way.

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Is there any better kettlebell exercise for strength, muscle, explosive power, and all-out athleticism than the double kettlebell clean and jerk?

Don't even bother trying to give a response because the answer is NO.

Listen in to why they are so great on this episode here.

And for a video demo, you can't do much better than this one: https://youtu.be/ye8zPleqJpQ

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Wanna get a freakish amount of strength packed into your body? Of course you do. Try out this workout (and listen to the episode for the details of how to do it right)

Part 1: low-rep strength 5 pike pushups with feet elevated
5 L-sit pullups
5 Pistol squats per leg
5 L-sit leg raises
5 Back bridge pushups

Repeat for 3–5 rounds — rest as little as possible but as much as necessary between exercises and between rounds

Round 2: high-rep strength 10 ring rows
10 dive bomber pushups
10 hip thrusts
10 Cossack squats

Repeat for 3–5 rounds — rest as little as possible but as much as necessary to maintain proper form

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Wanna know what to do with your lighter kettlebells and easier bodyweight exercises to KEEP getting stronger WITHOUT going crazy on adding more volume, more density, or heavier weights?

This episode dives into an old-school technique that you just might find to be the key you needed to get ahead. Tune in, test it out, and let me know how you like it.

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Believe it or not, not every exercise has some super specific technique you have to learn in order to do it properly. Inf act, some have close to none at all! And wouldn't you know it? Those are often the exercises that give you the biggest bang for your buck.

This episode dives deep into just one such exercise, and comes with a bonus: a video demonstrating a cool combo of variations of said exercise for you to put to good use.

Check out that video here: https://youtu.be/vfUmN5nhea4

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I'm joined on today's show by Lina "The Machina" Eveby to talk about her steady transformation from 'weak' to 'freak' with the help of kettlebells, calisthenics, and the programs of Yours Jewly.

Hear how she has worked through never damage, muscle atrophy, and various other difficult circumstances to ultimately triumph and crush unbelievable amounts of weakness while soaring to dizzying heights of strength in this jam-packed episode.

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If you wanna break your PRs, eventually you're gonna have to realize you might need to break some rules.

And not the iron-clad rules or principles of strength training. Oh, no! I'm talking about the "rules" that exercise ideologies like to place on your training regardless of their utility.

This episode dives deep into breaking the misconceptions about one such set of rules, and shows you how to use a 'taboo tactic' to practically shovel new strength into your body.

Here is a video demo of the moves mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/wj7GuF2L3cQ

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In order to do more pullups, you must do more pullups. But let's say you're stuck at just a few measley reps and no matter what you do you just can't seem to add any more to your all-out best set.

Are you stuck forever in pullup purgatory?

Not quite, friend. The simple rep scheme I divulge in this fine episode can help take you from 'weak' to 'freak' at pullups in mere weeks. Give it a try and let me know how you like it.

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Got big strength ambitions but little time to chase after them? Well don't worry - this episode has got you covered.

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While there are certain moves the kettlebell excels at - and indeed can't really be well-replicated by other implements - there are other moves that are not kettlebell-specific that are still more than worth your time to do in your training. This episode dishes on one of my favorite "non-kettlebell" upper body movements that you can do with your kettlebells. Listen and learn!

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Don't fall for the idea that you have to limit yourself and your training in order to get stronger. If anything, you need to be GENERALLY stronger in order to have any hope ofgetting specifically stronger.

If you're shrewd and discerning, the approach discussed in this fine episode of my podcast will ring true to you. And if not, well, then listen to it a couple of times until you internalize its magnificence. I insist.

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If your training is stalled, your workouts have more plateaus than PRs, and you're generally frustrated with how things are going, why not spice things up a bit? The brief, simple-to-understand workout in this show can be added to dayum near any program to great effect. All you need is a hill, a kettlebell or two, and some true grit and you'll be off to the races.

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Wanna work out without working yourself into the ground? Look no further than ladders and pyramids - a fantastic way of adding meaningful strength to your kettlebell and calisthenics skills WITHOUT collapsing in an absolute heap.

Here is the workout described in the episode:

Military press: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Front squat: 1, 2, 3/1, 2, 3
Pullup: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1-hand kettlebell swing: 5, 10, 15, 20/5, 10, 15, 20

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Frustrated at your snails-pace strength gains?

Wanna boost your brute power while beefing up your frame at the same time?

Look no further than the two classic kettlebell and bodyweight combos in this fine episode!

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Wanna build stronger legs WITHOUT more and more leg work?

It can indeed be done, friendo. And the way just might surprise you.

Listen in to this riveting episode as I dish on my mad methods (which were not pioneered by me, unfortunately, but by folks much smarter than me from years past) and put these tactics to the test.

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Need to spice up your routine? Sure you do, we all need it every now and then.

But how are you gonna spice things up with the bland exercises you've been doing?

Instead, pick out a few drills you've very possibly never done before and get started on the path to greatness.

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Just as important as good technique is good programming- and the road to good programming is avoiding many of the obvious pitfalls and road blocks that present themselves along your path - namely spending too much time working out, which is just plain impractical for most.

This episode will show you one easy way to avoid that.

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On this fine episode I dish on a workout that you can do if you're in a time crunch that will hit every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine in no time flat (well, 21 minutes to be precise).

Here it is:

Kettlebell:
— 5 snatches
— 3 single-side front squats
— 1 military press to Turkish Get Down
Repeat on the other side

Calisthenics— 5 arched scap pull to pullup
— 3 step ups per leg
— 1 slow pike pushup

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Kettlebell snatch gotcha down? Hitting more plateaus than PRs? Then the 3 tips contained in this-here episode just might be what the doctor ordered.

To see them all in action, check out this handy-dandy video here: https://youtu.be/-QClo5Ke6Us

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I'm joined on this episode by Josh Boccechiamp, an online student of mine who sought out my training guidance to help him restore his lost strength and physical function.

When we first started working together he could barely even put both arms over his head. Now, he is pressing double 32 kg (70 lb) kettlebells with ease, doing handstand pushups, weighted pullups, heavy front squats, and setting the example for his children that he's always wanted to.

Listen in to his riveting story and you may well be inspired to take new and decisive action in your own life as well!

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Wanna get old school strong WITHOUT having to change your career to that of an old-time strongman?

Well, you're in luck: this episode dishes a bit on how to do exactly that. Give the workout a try and let me know how you like it.

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Ever wanted to know how you can "stack" your kettlebell and calisthenics training in a way that allows you to potentially make faster gains in less time? This episode aims to show you just one of my wily ways for doing exactly that.

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One of the finest ways to get in top shape is to figure out how to do more work in less time while STILL remaining relatively fresh.

A great way to do this is with Jerky Ladders, which I describe in great detail here.

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I don't know about you, but gimme some of that old time strength and resilience training any day of the week!

One of the best ways to do that is with the kettlebell windmill, which I dish on in this episode.

Check out a demo here: https://youtu.be/yIZkDNYEM4A

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Can you REALLY get stronger WITHOUT adding more reps, doing harder exercises, or lifting heavier weights?

If you play your cards right...yes. Maybe not forever, but it most certainly can be done. I dish on how in this episode.

And for your reference, here is the sample workout mentioned in this episode:

A1) Military press: 5 reps (@ tempo of 2 seconds up on each rep, 4 seconds down)
A2) Pullup: 5 reps (@ tempo of 2 seconds up, 4 seconds down)
A3) Front squat: 5 reps (@ tempo of 2 seconds up, 4 seconds down)
One set on the minute — rest 1 minute before starting circuit over again. Repeat x 3
Total time: 12 minutes

B1) 10 power swings
One set on the minute x 10 sets

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Just like there's more than one way to skin a cat (a morbid thought if ever there was one) there's also more than one way to get stronger with kettlebells. In other words, the military press ain't the only game in town!

If you've never tried it, the movement described in this episode just might work wonders at increasing your upper body strength AND in less time than you even thought possible. Listen in and find out what it is (and check out this demo in this video here): https://youtu.be/WRjUBK4QTho

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Just like there's more than one way to skin a cat, there's more than one way to set up your workouts to get strong. Here are some of my favorite tactics for building big strength in little time.

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Wanna slowly but surely charge forward in your strength training but have loads of obstacles and need to find a way to manage them while still making progress with what little time you have?

This episode has got you covered!

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Wanna squat big with less knee discomfort? This just might be something you'll find helpful.

And here's a link to the video mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/p6zml5Z7ghM

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Ever bristle at the fact that you've got boundless ambition but are bound by a minimum of equipment and time? Well fear ye not - I've got you covered. These 7 naughty-but-nice kettlebell combos oughta do the trick.

https://youtu.be/VqUHnw0l20I

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There are a few truisms about strength that will always be relevant to your journey and to your goals. They are (in no particular order):

“In order to be specifically strong, you must first be generally strong”
“You get good at exactly what you practice (SAID principle — Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands)”

This episode will show you some of the finest ways I know to ratchet up your strength in short order WITHOUT crushing yourself in the process.

On a side note, if you enjoy this episode, please share it on social media OR with someone you know and love (or maybe don't love all that much but want them to become more lovable)

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Believe it or not, there is more to getting stronger than just "pick the weight up and put it down" - whether that be with the iron or your own fair flesh.

In fact, there are some ways to order your exercises and workouts that can potentially dole out far greater gains in less time than you thought possible WITHOUT doing more reps or going heavier (something you'll want to do eventually, of course, but don't have to start with right away).

I dish on that in this fun-filled episode. Take a listen and give these tactics a try.

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I'm joined on this episode by none other than Chief SFG Brett Jones - one of the original certified kettlebell instructors under Pavel and the man now responsible for the educational protocols in StrongFirst.

We talked about a wide array of topics on this episode, including Brett's new and exciting Iron Cardio protocol, which you can learn more about here: Iron Cardio by Brett Jones – Strong And Fit

Follow Brett online at Applied Strength

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There's probably no exercise more ignored, more maligned, and indeed more outright HATED than the kettlebell push press.

Often viewed as a "cheating exercise", this is actually one of the finest ways to beef up your upper body strength, overcome psychological and physiological plateaus, and build some boulder shoulders and triceps at the same time.

Check out this brief demo here: https://youtu.be/cTw46nGhb1U

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Ever get tired of making some great progress in your training only to get jacked up and have to start seemingly from square one? It's like being Sissyphus from Greek mythology: stuck rolling a boulder up a hill all day only to watch it tumble to the bottom each night.

Well, break that annoying cycle, I say. Start implementing this ideas and all will be better in no time flat.

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That's right, friendo, you can build a lot more strength quickly WITHOUT resorting to silly "hacks" and tricks that require you to dole out a lot of money on dubious supplements. In fact, in general if you look to the old school you'll find a whole host of great methods of getting much stronger in less time. You'll have to work hard, of course, but the results will potentially be out of this world. I dish into 2 such methods in this fine episode.

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On this episode I am joined once again by my pal Pat Flynn, and the topic is one of utmost importance: building long-term consistency through short-term challenges.

Odd and contrary to common sense though it may seem, one of the best ways to get long-term compliance and consistency out of a student is to first achieve short-term compliance and consistency - and there's arguably no better way to do that than with challenges.

Listen closely as we dive in on exactly how this works, and how to use it to revolutionize your own life.

And check out Pat's upcoming challenge https://www.chroniclesofstrength/kettlebell300

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One of the best things about kettlebells and calisthenics is the ease with which you can beef up your strength simply by picking the right combination of movements. I dive into that with some real-world examples in this very episode (and check out this video for demos on how to do them all: https://youtu.be/aO93Z92pPM0

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I like to poke fun at the various fitness gadgets and doodads out there - particularly the ab-related ones. But truth be told there is one that stands head and shoulders above the rest; one piece of equipment and one drill that is worth EVERYONE'S time. I dish on that in this episode.

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On this episode of the Hammer Cast I am joined by Somnath Sikdar - Tae Kwon Do master, BJJ enthusiast, strength training phenom, and successful business owner on how he balances so many of these elements while still creating mega success in all of them.

Find him online at http://www.dragongym.com and on instagram at @somnathsikdar

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Let's face it: everybody is obsessed with "hacks" and "short cuts" to get more gains in less time.

While most of the paths they chase after in this quest are dead ends, there ARE legit shorter paths to travel down. But make no mistake: you still have to do work! You just arrive at your destination faster than you might otherwise think. I dish on some of these for your military press in this brief but informative episode.

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Believe it or not, sometimes "more" isn't better...it's just more.

If you want to GET more out of your workouts without doing endless numbers of reps, this episode will show you how to kickstart that process in no time flat.

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There's a lyric in a Toby Keith song that goes "I ain't as good as I once was/ but I'm as good once as I ever was."

My question: Who needs that? You need to be good all-around and more than just once - whether that means roughhousing with your kids, doing work around the house, or engaging in your favorite physical activities. Having enough strength for just one noble effort won't cut it - you need to be all-day strong. This episode dishes on that topic and gives you some ideas on how to apply it.

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There are a lot of old-school strength movements that have fallen out of favor as time has gone on, and this is a big one (so big, in fact, that it used to be considered one of the essential upper body exercises before it was callously tossed by the wayside).

Listen in and give it a go for yourself

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I'm joined on this episode by none other than Master SFG Mark Reifkind - a seasoned athlete, coach, and physical culturist who has been there, done that, gotten the scars, and turned his broken body into a strength-producing machine once again.

Find him online at:
* Kettlebell Training, Classes, Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Woodside (giryastrength.com)

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I'm pumped to announce the launch of my first-ever self-published book, The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program!

If you've enjoyed my podcasts over the years, I know you'll love this book. Get your own copy here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp/B0B8XV9MM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P1OSFD9TIZMR&keywords=the+no+bs+kettlebell+and+bodyweight+kickstart+program&qid=1660133019&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C65&sr=1-1

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On today's episode I'm happy to introduce my online student Dr. Justin Schooth - a large-animal veterinarian who - when not rasslin' with cows and horses - is hosting preposterous poundages in his kettlebell and calisthenics workouts.

But it wasn't always wine and roses. A lifetime of athletic endeavors combined with a tough-as-nails job hit him with some debilitating physical issues - some so bad that at their worst he could barely sleep.

Listen in as we talk about his origin story, his journey to kettlebells, and his triumphal ride out of pain and discomfort and into strength, resilience, and physical domination.

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In this nifty episode I'm gonna show you a few "back door" tricks to increase your strength with the hurryupness. You won't wanna miss it.

And here are some video resources for you, to boot:

Here's the link to the gymnastics tactic: https://youtu.be/GrRFVi7tQqY

And here's the link to the kettlebell drill: https://youtu.be/QjdR1xek-Pc

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There aren't too many "hacks" out there that can help you get stronger faster, but believe you me, friend: these two showcased in this episode are some of the chosen few.

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If transforming your body is truly your raison d'etre and no other outcome will suffice, you HAVE to develop every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your body - forget about what all the 'gurus' say about certain exercises being pointless or wastes of time. That's horsesh*t.

And if there's one bodypart that goes woefully undertrained and underdeveloped, it's the one I talk about in this episode. Listen in and get back into the Gainer Zone.

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Frustrated at your stalled strength in your presses, pushups, and more?

Feel like your shoulders are more brittle than brutal?

Well, don't worry: this episode has got you covered.

(Also, this demo video might come in handy for you as well: https://youtu.be/ANJH0JkzmfA)

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If you've been training long enough - no matter how careful you are - odds are you've encountered the ubiquitous 'shoulder pain' issue.

Well, fear not - while this episode is no panacea, one thing it WILL teach you is how to use your training itself as a hedge against future issues by including one very cool (and very underappreciated) kettlebell exercise into your repertoire.

And to see a demo of this move, click here (and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it, wouldja?): https://youtu.be/XPtTDOdO8WA

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Plateaus: we've all had them, and we all hate them. But how do you OVERCOME them?

I dish out a few heaping helpings of plateau smashing on this fine and dandy episode that I am sure you will love so much you'll want to share with all your friends (WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)

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One of my favorite deadlift variations for a resilient low back and improved head-to-toe resilience is also one you've probably never even heard of. Well, let's fix that, shall we? This episode dives deep into the topic.

And for your convenience, here is a video showing you the ropes: https://youtu.be/98SMUwkVQb0

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Strange though it may seem, sometimes you've gotta do a lot LESS of your favorite exercises to get more of that sweet, sweet strength you're after. I dish on how and why in this mighty fine episode.

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"Conditioning without strength is weak, and strength without conditioning is lame" - Albert Einstein (probably)

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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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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 in your own workouts.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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 it is!

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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.

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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 gonna wanna miss!

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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 and induce jealousy, this podcast oughta get you started on the right foot.

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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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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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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 teach you how in this mighty fine episode (which you should share far and wide with all your friends and family members WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE)

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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 do you GET that practice?

I reveal all in this short but action-packed podcast episode.

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We've all been there: endless ambition but limited time. So how can you build both strength AND conditioning when you are on a tight time budget?

This episode aims to show you how.

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Ever wonder how you, a busy working parent, can get stronger, fitter, and healthier so you can maintain not only your own strength, sanity, and confidence in yourself, but also set a good example for your impressionable kiddos?

This podcast dives into precisely this topic. You won't want to miss it!

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On this episode I am joined by world-renowned kettlebell instructor and successful gym owner Gregory Dzemaili of Lebe Stark.

In this action-packed interview we talk about:

Gregory's 'Origin Story': how he went from aspiring musician to world-class trainer
An early 'Red Pill' moment of the failure of the fitness industry - and a revelation on what he needed to do to fix it
How he discovered kettlebells in alien territory (literally!) and how they revolutionized his approach to fitness
How a devastating lawsuit threatened to derail his career before he even opened the doors of his gym - and how one fateful decision strengthened his resolve and led him to conquer the roadblocks that stood in his way
Much, much more!

Whether you're a fitness professional or a die-hard training enthusiast, you will NOT want to miss this episode. Grab a bucket of popcorn (or better, a protein shake), kick back, and absorb the copious knowledge bombs.

Be sure to follow ol' Greg on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/LebestarkCh_Official

And at his website: https://www.lebestark.ch/startseite-english/

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’ "f*ck you, King George, it's July 4th and here's our Declaration of Independence" levels of FREE, my friend.

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Have fun and happy training!

Aleks Salkin

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Fear ye not: I still love kettlebell swings. But tough love is still love, and I've gotta give you the advice that I think will help you the most - and in this case, it's that swings MIGHT not be in your best interest right now. I dish on why in this episode.

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Here's a fun fact: you can only add weight for so long before you just can't add anymore. And then you're stuck.

The solution?

Before you add weight to any exercise - pullups especially - you should find ways to get STRONGER at them first. Then, adding weight will be like a walk in the park. I dish on how to do that in this fine episode.

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It should come as no surprise that just like there's more than one way to skin a cat (sorry, Mittens!) there is also more than one way to get stronger. I dive into why high-rep exercises can be very high value to your strength in this brief, no-nonsense episode.

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There's an awful lot of 'misinformation' about calisthenics training floating around out there, friend, and I aim to fix it. This podcast episode oughta be a good start.

(oh, and to check out that mighty-fine video I mentioned in the podcast itself, click here: https://youtu.be/ln4TjzKdEx4)

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Love long, meandering workouts? Who doesn't? The real question is, do you have TIME for them, not to mention the ability to recover from them.

Work both smarter AND harder with shorter, more focused workouts. In this episode I give you some insights on how to do just that.

And, of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that a great way to do just that is with my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, which you can get here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

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Ever wanted to know this secret to the major upper body strength of gymnasts everywhere? Well, this episode will reveal it.

Here are two routines for you to try out (if your body is ready for them, of course)

‘A’ Day Minute 1: Bent-leg L-sit — 5 seconds
Minute 2: Pike handstand — 5 seconds
Repeat x 10

‘B’ Day Minute 1: Bent-leg L-sit — 10 seconds
Minute 2: Pike handstand — 10 seconds
Repeat x 5

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No question about it: it helps to have some weights laying around if you wanna build stronger legs.

But what if you DON'T have any weights handy? Can you still build stronger legs?

You betcha - I'll tell you all about how in this episode

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Just like there is more to bodyweight pressing than just doing a lot of pushups, so too is there more to kettlebell pressing than just doing military presses.

One of my favorite, highly-underrated kettlebell exercises is the topic of this fine episode today.

And if you wanna see a short video on how to do it, check this out: https://youtu.be/WRjUBK4QTho

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You have heard it said that you must do EXACTLY what you want to get better at. But I am here to tell you…that ain’t the whole story.

Here is how you can press and squat more WITHOUT pressing and squatting more – with case studies to back it all up.

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There are a great many ways to get strong; ain't no two ways about that.

But one thing to keep amply in mind is that if you're a busy lad/lass, you are going to want to hone in on the things that will build you the MOST strength in the LEAST time.

This-here episode will teach you how.

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Wouldst thou like to increase thy strength in 60 seconds or less?

Of course you would.

Try out the back pressure crunch and watch as your strength goes through the roof: #1 plank progression for rock-hard abs | Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin - YouTube

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Need a set of abs that can take a lickin' and keep on tickin'? Then listen closely, my friend, because this exercise has got you covered.

Here's a video demo: https://youtu.be/oairZ-VOAd0

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As the wise and powerful Pavel Tsatsouline has said, 'bodyweight training will teach you more about the discipline of strength than any other implement.' I'd like to add to that that in order to truly master it, you must master the way you were made to move from Day 1. This episode will give you a brief (but insightful) sneak peak into how to get started.

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If you want to be the best you possibly can, you need to be well rounded physically. One of the best ways to do that is to make sure that you have all of the following:

Strength
Conditioning
Mobility
Coordination

There is a way you can develop all of these qualities all at the same time. I'll show you how in this episode

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As the old saying goes, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander". In other words, a lot of times the advice you'd give to a beginner and someone far beyond beginner status is very similar in nature. When it comes to pullups, this episode will dig into this and show you how to bump up your rookie numbers no matter WHERE you are

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Short on time but long on ambition?

What you need to do is STOP looking for all the "cutting edge" advice and go back to the old-school methods that worked like a charm in MUCH harsher conditions than what you're dealing with.

This episode will show you how.

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Tired of banging your head against the wall in your training?

Give this a try and see if your results don't start roaring back to life.

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I know you've been told that fitness is the most important thing. But verily I say unto thee: unless you're strong, being "fit" will mean very little. In this episode I explain exactly why.

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Wanna beef up your upper body strength AND bust out of your sleeves like nobody's business?

Thou shalt check out this video here: https://youtu.be/ld974qVNVGU

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Frustrated with your lack of pullup progress?

Try out these drills and see if you don't turn some of those plateaus into PRs!

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Hands down one of my favorite (and least known-about) kettlebell exercises has to be the Russian Hockey Deadlift.

Not only can it potentially help you to bulletproof your low back, but it can also help you strengthen and stabilize a variety of other lower body movements. A must-try drill:

Russian Hockey Deadlift | AleksSalkin.com - YouTube

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"How do I find my motivaiton to work out?" Simple - you don't. These 3 things are what you need to find instead.

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Wanna boost your strength quickly? Provided you have a solid base of strength, there are a few explosive calisthenics moves that can take your pressing, pulling, squatting, and deadlifting power from here to the stratosphere as long as you dilligently do them. I explain what they are in this episode (and demo them here: https://youtu.be/ntaOXNwR8GM

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Wanna get out of your own way and turn your crappy upper body strength into a thing of the past? This episode can show (or at least tell) you how.

This video is also a good head start: https://youtu.be/wL9VzetZPgU

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Wanna boost your lower body flexibility? These two stretches oughta do the trick: https://youtu.be/drVipTClOmc

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If your workouts are missing this 1 thing, you might be amazed at just how much changes when you add it in (if you're the type who likes variety, you'll definitely dig this). Listen, apply, and enjoy.

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You might intuitively know that kettlebells and bodyweight are like a match made in heaven - but what you might NOT know is how to articulate why?

In this short podcast, I dive into some of my own insights on this topic:

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Don't be ashamed - we ALL wanna look good nekkid. This podcast provides a brief primer as to how (you might also like my upcoming "Summer Swole" program which will dive into that as well - details coming soon to all those who snag a copy of my free 9-Minute Challenge: http://www.9minutechallenge.com )

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Without a doubt "No Pain, No Gain" has been responsible for far more pains (i.e. injuries) than gains.

Make no mistake: you must train hard, but not so hard you get fugged up. This podcast dives into why.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com There ain't many kettlebell exercises that I think outright SUCK and that you should avoid, but this one is one of them. Hint: if you've ever hurt your low back doing them, you'll probably shout for joy knowing that you don't ever have to do them again.

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if there's one strength exercise you can just toss in the trash right now, it's this one (and if you're already not doing it, well, then bully for you!)

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Although he's the king of kettlebells, did you know Pavel has some top-notch insights into strength training as a whole - and particularly calisthenics and gymnastics training?

In this episode I dive into one of the finest, most well-kept secrets in the world of strength training - one that can transform your gains seemingly like magic.

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I'm joined on this episode by the legendary grip master and all-around avante garde strength expert John Brookfield.

Brookfield has set himself apart in the world of strength and conditioning over the years by literally writing the book(s) on grip training as well as inventing the wildly popular Battling Ropes system.

On this episode we dive deep into his unique and revolutionary approach to renewing your youth God's way. Follow his work online at http://johnbrookfield.com/

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com Fun fact: you don't have to replicate the training programs done by the professionals to make mad gains, but you DO have to look at what the best do to get an idea of how to translate that into your own training. This podcast will give you a primer on how.

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You may be a bona fide strength fanatic, but know ye this: without adequate conditioning, your gains will flounder rather than prosper. I explain why on this short and concise episode.

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I'm joined on this episode by StrongFirst Elite instructor John Parker, a very strong and highly experienced trainer and athlete who chronicles his descent into burnout and his journey to rejuvenation and redemption - and the training system that was spawned from it all.

Be sure to follow him on substack StrengthAxis | John Parker | Substack

And on Instagram: John Parker (@johnparker__) • Instagram photos and videos

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On this episode I dive into probably the BIGGEST fitness myth of them all - a myth so massive it also rears its ugly head in other fields and disciplines as well - maybe even yours.

Tune in as I dispell this falsehood and replace it with a delightful nugget of truth

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I'm joined on this podcast by Mark Shropshire, one of the big brains behind OS Performance. We discuss his origin story, how he discovered OS, and how he along with Tim Anderson and Chip Morton helped revolutionize Original Strength for athletes

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A certain fitness guru has made the claim that "single-arm exercises are stupid". But is that really true? I dispell this myth while being rather witty in the process.

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There is arguably no piece of strength equipment more versatile than the kettlebell. So why are we encouraged to AVOID its versatility and stick with only a select few "approved" movements?

There are some great moves that you'll see practiced quite often in the world of weightlifting, bodybuilding, etc. that also work super well with kettlebells. A great example of that is the incline press, which you can check out here: https://youtube.com/shorts/JxVustV6uv4?feature=share

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I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Jim Madden - an online student of mine in his late 40s who set a mighty lofty goal for himself: to absolutely own a 40 kg (88 lb) one-arm military press on either arm. In this episode we chronicle his journey to losing 100 lbs, talk about how he discovered the kettlebell, and dive into how he got stronger and fitter at a lighter bodyweight and at age 48 than ever before.

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If you're a busy human (and I'm guessing you probably are) about the last thing you have time for is long, drawn-out workouts.

Put to good use this simple (and highly effective) tactic to knock out more work in less time and spike your gains through the roof in the process.

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In the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, there is a great (almost hidden) gem about the value of training with the right people in order to maximize your strength and conditioning. Blink and you might miss it, but fear not: I've got the rundown right here for you.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com I know you've been told that high reps are stupid and won't get you stronger. But verily I say unto thee: that is some BS. I explain why in this episode (which you should definitely share with your friends, WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)

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There's a claim in the fitness world - even backed up by the New York Times - that women simply can't do pullups.

But is this REALLY true?

I dive into this topic in detail - including my own experience training women - in this epic episode

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Want a sleek set of Bruce Lee-style abs? Put down the silly ab machines and start putting your abs to the REAL test: defying gravity with no BS calisthenics!

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Fact: physical weakness has swept across the land. But it doesn't have to be that way.

You can make incredible strength gains by tackling one major problem - your grip strength - and start making radical changes to your full-body strength in the process. This episode will show you how.

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I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but it's true: when it comes to using kettlebells to build your glutes, there are far better options than kettlebell swings.

Check out this article for details: Why Kettlebell Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium

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Ain't no two ways about it, friend: our shoulders can be pretty easily busted up. And while I can't promise you this will fix them up 100%, I CAN say that they've help me help both myself and others in making sure that everything works the way it's supposed to.

Special thanks to former gymnast and Master SFG instructor Mark Reifkind for introducing me to these.

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As much as you may have been told - and really REALLY want to believe - that swings and Get Ups are the best possible workout you can do, I can assure you: you will get a LOT stronger if you expand your horizons.

On this episode I dive a bit deeper into the how and why.

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I hold this truth to be self-evident that NOT all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Yes, that's right, there are some that are just better than others. I explain which ones in this episode.

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Jacked-up shoulders: everyone's had 'em at some point, not everyone does something about it.

Well, I'm bound and determined not to let your shoulders hold you back if at all possible. Let's see if these two moves can fix 'em up a bit, shall we?

For more details, check out this-here article: ‘Fugged Up’ Shoulders? These 2 Moves Just Might Fix That | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health | Medium

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Let's face it: you've racked up a little mileage on your body by now. But don't worry, unlike a car, high mileage doesn't necessarily mean less value - it just means you've gotta commandeer your Soft Machine a little differently. I give you a couple of majorly-helpful tips in this brief and bodacious episode.

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And be sure to send this podcast to a friend or 10 if you think it might do someone else some good.

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com When it comes to kettlebell exercises, few get as overlooked and underappreciated as the deadlift. And what a shame, too, since even at relatively light weights you'll be amazed at just how much strength and muscle you can build with a few essential (and avante garde) kettlebell deadlifts.

Check out this article for more details: The ‘athletic’ deadlift variation that builds raw lower body power | by Aleks Salkin | Medium

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If you're like 90% of the people living in the Western world, odds are you're a little (or a lot) more sedentary than you oughta be - and that can wreak havoc on your posture, which can in turn wreak havoc on your strength.

Fix that ASAP with rocking (check out this quick video demo here: https://youtu.be/7pjffiqY_aI

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On this episode of the Hammer Cast I'm joined by legendary kettlebell instructor Jeff Sokol. We talk about his origin story, how he discovered the kettlebell, and the moment he finally decided to take the giant leap into a full-time career as a kettlebell coach.

Follow Jeff online at SokolStrong.com and on Instagram at @Sokol Strong

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Got your own burning questions? Feel free to drop me a line and they just might get featured in the next Ask Me Anything!

As a side note: If you like the full-body strength and conditioning this drill gives you, you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge.

As the name implies, it's only 9 minutes a day, and it can be done in conjunction with your current workouts WITHOUT overloading you or interfering with your workload; it's made to complement your workouts, NOT complicate them.

Best of all, if you're like most people, you'll probably notice that it actually enhances your training rather than wearing you down. Don't believe me?

Put it to the test yourself - check it out at http://www.AleksSalkin.com and reap the rewards.

Have fun and happy training!

I'm joined on this podcast by my very own kettlebell coach Scott Stevens!

In this episode we reminisce about my early days in the kettlebell world, Scott's "origin story", his journey from Tae Kwon Do badass to kettlebell kung fu legend, and everything in between.

Be sure to check him out online at www.OmahaEliteKettlebell.com

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On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com - We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major shift in his approach to life, leading him to become one of the most dynamic kettlebell instructors of our age. Tune in - you won't wanna miss this one!

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On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that - on some level - interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc.

Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

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On this episode I'm joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com - a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey.

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I'm joined on this podcast by Khalid Bou-Rabee, founder and creater of the Harambe System - a bar-and-band strength training system that has breathed new life into one of the most ancient forms of training: rubber band training.

In this episode we talk about how his mathematics degree helped him develop the system, and how it can help you get stronger than ever before. Check him out online at https://harambesystem.com

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In this monumental 100th episode I dive into the hows and whys of preparing yourself for the 100-rep StrongFirst Snatch Test. There's more to it than just grabbing a bell and trying to snatch it 100 times - it takes time, precision, and planning.

If you've got your sights set on snatch greatness, this episode has got you covered.

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I'm joined on this episode by none other than one half of the dynamic duo of Original Strength: Dani Almeyda.

On this episode we talk about her Origin Story, how she met Tim and began collaborating with him at "the Mother Ship" (i.e. the Original Strength Institute in Fuquay-Varina, NC) and how OS has changed her life.

Check her out online at www.originalstrengthinstitute.com

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On this fine episode I'm doing the first of what I hope to make into a series called "Hammer The Hammer" on Q&A I get from fans and followers from around the globe.

On this inaugural episode I'll be covering:

How to combine kettlebells and calisthenics effectively into a program
Using kettlebells to build explosive power
How to increase your pullups

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I had the pleasure of once again chatting with the great retired Master SFG Instructor Geoff Neupert - author of "Kettlebell Muscle" as well as a litany of other excellent books. In this jam-packed episode we go head to head on the topic of minimalism: is it cool, or for fools? I think you'll find that the answer will surprise you. Check Geoff out at www.chasingstrength.com

And if you haven't already, grab yourself a free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.AleksSalkin.com

Joining me today is Sean Sewell, SFG Instructor, mountain man, and all-around expert in fitness for outdoor activities. We had an awesome chat on how he came to discover the kettlebell and how he uses it to train his students to dominate the great outdoors.

Visit him online at https://engearment.com/writers/sean-sewell/

Also: haven't gotten my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge yet? Do that here => www.alekssalkin.com

I am joined on this episode by the legendary strength historian and all-around strong mofo Jamie Lewis of www.plagueofstrength.com

As a longtime reader and fan of his work, I was excited to have him on to talk about the history of strength - from ancient to modern times - and how a misfit pasttime has become a mainstream pursuit.

Side note: haven't gotten my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge yet? Do that here => www.alekssalkin.com

I'm joined on this episode by long-time personal trainer Jared Evans. We talk about his humble beginnings, how he got into personal training, and some of his go-to tips for helping fitness beginners become epic winners. Check him out online at https://everythingbutthegym.com/

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

I am joined on this lovely episode by the one and only Jordan Syatt - a personal trainer, champion powerlifter, and Jiu Jitsu enthusiast who stopped in to drop some knowledge bombs on strength, fat loss, and fitness.

Plus, we also reminisced a lot about Israel, our familes' journey to the US, and more.

Check Jordan out online: IG: @syattfitness

Website: www.syattfitness.com

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag yourself a copy of the 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge for free. Details here: www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On this episode I am joined by none other than legendary strength coach Dan John.

We dive deep into one of the top exercises he's helped popularize: loaded carries.

Be sure to visit him online at www.DanJohnUniversity.com (Hammercast listeners get a discount when using the code ESPEN)

And don't forget to snag your own FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9MinuteChallenge.com and make all your strength & resilience dreams come true.

I am joined on this episode by my longtime online student Shannon McNutt - a hard-working gal with a very physically demanding job who sought me out for training advice in order to pass her SFG II recertification WITHOUT the pain, injuries, and frustration her previous trainers had put her through. Hear her exciting story of triumph and domination of her goal without all the usual painful trappings of meathead training protocols.

And if you wanna get strong, fit, and powerful, my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge may be right up your alley! Check it out here: www.9minutechallenge.com

I'm joined today on this mighty fine (and extra long) episode by my friend and fellow language enthusiast Edoardo Carlesi of Rome, Italy. Edoardo speaks 10 languages (!!!) and has a few tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies to share about his hobby - all of which I think you'll find helpful.

Please note: there might be some naughty, not-kid-friendly language on this episode.

Also, Edoardo's sound is terrible for some reason. Just turn your volume up, wouldja please?

Enjoy!

Oh, and grab my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge if you haven't already: www.9minutechallenge.com

I had the privilege of having Andrew Vojslavek on my show recently. A climbing enthusiast who was bitten by the iron bug, he decided that the only prescription was more kettlebell.

I've been fortunate enough to have trained him both online and in person, and am glad to have played a part in the brave new role he now finds himself in: that of a newly minted SFG.

Keep your eyes on him in the coming years as he'll no doubt be making a big splash.

And if you haven't already, keep your hands on a free copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com

In this action-packed episode I am joined by my friend Dave “The Iron Tamer” Whitley – a performing strongman whose training lineage goes all the way back to the legendary Mighty Atom.

With the recent passing of his dear friend and mentor Slim ‘The Hammer Man’ Farman, I wanted to have Dave come on to not only commemorate his epic life, but expound on some of the strength lessons we ALL can learn and apply from this many decades of record-breaking strength.

Find Dave online at www.superhumanyoubook.com

And if you haven’t already, be sure to snag thyself a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.9MinuteChallenge.com

In this episode I am joined by the legendary Danny Kavadlo - seasoned personal trainer, veteran of calisthenics, and harbinger of a renewed era of strength - Hybrid Strength Training: a combination of old school calisthenics with dumbbells and barbells.

Check him out online at https://www.facebook.com/DannyTheTrainer, https://www.instagram.com/dannykavadlo/ as well as www.dannythetrainer.com

And if you haven't already, snag yourself a copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: www.9minutechallenge.com

On this fine episode of The Hammer Cast I'm joined by Peter Jankowski of Newcastle, Australia. We talk about how he got fitter and stronger in his late 40s than he EVER was in his 20s - and which of my programs played a key role in his physical revitalization.

Be sure to check him out online at https://renewfitness.com.au/

And if you haven't already, be sure to grab my free 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and smash weakness: www.9minutechallenge.com

This was a particularly fun episode to do, as Kirsty's been on my list of people to interview for a long time. We talked about overcoming injuries, her long history with gymnastics, and how she imparts her hard-won wisdom on her students for faster, more fun progress toward their goals.

Check her out online at www.garagegymgirl.com

And if you haven't already, be sure to get my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On today's episode I am reunited with an OG kettlebell legend: Lauren Brooks of www.ontheedgefitness.com

In this episode we talk about her origin story - both as a fitness instructor and as a kettlebell instructor - and how she helps men and women around the world crush weakness with kettlebells.

And speaking of crushing weakness, amp up your strength with my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge! Get your free copy here: www.9minutechallenge.com

I am joined on today's delightful episode by a man who went from Kung Fu to Kettlebells and was able to rebuild his body, recapture his youthful vigor, and kick as much butt in his 40s as he did in his 20s. Buckle in for this action-packed episode (and be sure to share it with a friend or two).

And if you haven't already, be sure to get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight challenge for frickin' free right here => www.9minutechallenge.com

On today's show I am proud to have a fellow person named "Alex" (although he spells his name funny) - and all the way from the jolly ol' land of Germany, in fact.

In this interview we talk about some of the outstanding results he's seen from doing a number of my programs and how it's shaped his life as a new dad.

Side note: if you don't have my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge ebook, what are you even doing with your life?? Get it here: http://9minutechallenge.com/

It's been said that in the fitness world there are no secrets. I beg to differ. A secret is anything that few people know - and when looked at like this, believe me, there are secrets aplenty just waiting for you to put them to good use. This episode will give you a few ideas how.

If you haven't already, get yourself a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge free right here: http://alekssalkin.com/

Ain't no two ways about it, friend-o: if you wanna get strong, at some point or another you're gonna need to train your arms directly.

The strength of those stems you call arms relies not JUST on compound exercises like pushups, pullups, etc., but also on working them directly. So if you want to lift large, you've gotta train arms.

Grab my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here => https://www.alekssalkin.com

We've all been there: you're training hard, things are going great, and then you get a tweak or even an injury.

Well, Zack Henderson feels your pain!

A smart and strong SFG, his leg was no match for the tree he skied into. Fortunately, he's used this as an opportunity to build back stronger, and he's here to tell all about it.

Details on his Liftapalooza seminar here: Nashville Lift-a-palooza 2021 – Zack Henderson Training

And to get my now-famous 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, click here: www.9minutechallenge.com

Folks, you're not gonna wanna miss this episode. I got the chance to sit down with French-Canadian gentle giant Francois Peloquin and get the inside scoop on how he used my challenge Power Up Your Pullup to nearly TRIPLE his pullups from 4 to 11 reps. We also talk about how he manages a busy career and home life with his training, which you are NOT gonna wanna miss.

Not a 'Hammer Head' yet? Get my free 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and join your like-minded peers from around the world! https://www.alekssalkin.com

Why do I love kettlebell training? Let me count the ways...

Speaking of which, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and amplify your strength and resilience no matter what program you're on: https://www.alekssalkin.com

There's no better time to go hog wild on calisthenics training than in the summer.

Why?

Let me count the ways...

And once you're finished diving in to this episode, be sure to snag your very own FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com

On this episode I am joined by the legendary Fabio Zonin - Master SFG, Master Instructor with the Italian Federation of Fitness, and all-around wise man of strength.

In this episode we talk about his origin story, working around injuries, and surpassing your goals despite all obstacles in your way.

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge at www.alekssalkin.com

The Original Strength resets wield an unbelievable amount of power to help you recapture, revitalize, and rejuvenate your strength, movement capacity, and life.

But like anything else, the key ingredient is YOU - and as such, individualizing them to your own needs (even if that means getting creative) is the key to your long-term success.

Be sure to check out Tim at upcoming OS events at www.originalstrength.net

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.alekssalkin.com

Everybody has a few "pet exercises" - i.e. exercises that they are preternaturally good at and enjoy doing. But pretending that any exercise is good for damn near anything is just delusional. If you want to truly excel in your strength and physical development, learn to choose exercises according to 3 categories. I delve into those categories in this podcast.

And if you haven't already, get my free 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge ebook here: www.alekssalkin.com

On this monumental first for the Hammer Cast, I am joined by the legendary and still mega influential Geoff Neupert - retired Master SFG, co-founder of Original Strength, and all around genius when it comes to teaching people how to train - and gain - well past the age of 40.

Check out his website here: www.chasingstrength.com

And for a badazz, take-no-prisoners style of strength and conditioning that you can tack on to your current workouts, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com

Ah, the internet. A great place to gain access to all sorts of valuable information you would never even dream of having otherwise.

Of course, it's also a great place to get overloaded with BS advice, which is precisely what this podcast is aiming to help one lad overcome (and maybe you as well) regarding how to nail your first pullups.

For my badazz daily strength, resilience, and fitness tips, get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: http://alekssalkin.com/

I had a chance to sit down with the wise and wonderful Mike Perry, Senior SFG, and chat on his wealth of knowledge about training pro athletes (including top UFC fighters), how it differs from training "normal" folks like you and me, and the similarities that both have in common.

Be sure to climb aboard and grab my 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebells ebook if you haven't already! Unless, of course, you're a total WUSS. Details here: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

On today's episode I am joined by the legendary strength coach Dan John - a man who has dropped more knowledge bombs than dang-near anyone else in the fitness industry and he shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Check him out at https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ - wanna sign up for his Workout Generator? Hammer Cast Listeners type in "newyear" and get a discount!

Last but not least, be sure to grab a copy of my ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts HERE => https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

A constant appeal to "science!" to try to prove the ideal way to train is a waste of time. In this episode I detail exactly why.

Get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Mike Hafenbrack (on insta: @haf_lift), a physical therapist, world-class powerlifter, and a good ol' friend of mine.

We had a fascinating chat on his ascent through the ranks of the powerlifting world, what it takes to excel at the sport, and the role of movement in getting stronger safely.

Don't forget, get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Gratitude journaling has been all the rage in the health and fitness world for the last few years, but - surprise of surprises - I just don't do it. In this episode I dish on why.

Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

In this fascinating interview, Senior SFG Alexey Senart offers a window into a forgotten world: the Soviet Union. We talked about his early life in the USSR, what their physical education programs were REALLY like, and his ingenious methods of creating his own kettlebell before becoming acquainted with Pavel Tsatsouline.

Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Ex-Marine John Swann (one of the 1st prize winners of my Gainsgiving consistency challenge) joins me today to talk about his journey from jarhead to busy dad and strength enthusiast.

Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined in this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast 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. Find her online at https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/

Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

Joining me on this episode is Josh Wang: a Canadian engineer, devoted husband, and loving father to a kid with a super cool name, AND a die-hard Hammer Head.

In this installment we talk about his 'origin story': how he got into fitness, the pitfalls and triumphs he experienced, and a few of my programs that turned out to be game changers for him.

Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/4d_strength/

And if you haven't already, climb aboard and get 99 of my most dastardly, bastardly workouts free (AND get on my badazz daily email list): http://alekssalkin.com/

Have you ever wondered "What the hell is Hanukkah, anyway?" Well, wonder no more, friend - in this episode I give you the low-down on the high-key badazz tale of how a rag-tag bunch of Jews with less training, crappy weaponry, and seemingly no chance managed to eject a massive empire from their midst, rededicate their temple, and re-establish independence.

Also, as promised in the episode itself, here is that nice and shiny link to my 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts! https://www.alekssalkin.com/

On this lovely episode I had a chance to talk with personal trainer, martial artist, and guy-who-went-from-flabby-and-overweight to lean and powerful.

Also, here's the link to my (soon to be not-free) 99 Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workouts. Get your own copy now or forever hold your peace.

https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Progress stalled? Stuck on a training plateau for weeks, months, or longer?

If you're into strength training but have hit a serious snag, the fix may NOT be more of the same strength training you've been doing, but rather steering in a slightly different direction - namely muscle building.

In this podcast I cover 6 big reasons why you should consider building muscle to kick start your strength gains once more.

And don't forget to snag your free copy of my 99 Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workouts! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

You'll get told by everyone and their mother "there are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going!" Is that REALLY true though? Well, mostly. There is 1 authentic shortcut to improve your strength, stamina, muscularity, and anything else your little heart desires - and I reveal it in this show.

Oh, and while you're at it, you're probably gonna wanna take a look at the link I mentioned in the show: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

We're always told to "be ourselves". But what happens when our own training doesn't reflect that? You've gotta move the way you were made if you wanna get the gains, and the ultimate in human movement is the gait pattern.

In this episode I go into not just why the gait pattern is the ultimate in strength and health, but give you some pretty epic examples of followers and colleagues of mine who have made some pretty huge strides thanks to training their gait pattern.

BTW, get my epic ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts here (and get on my badazz email list to boot): https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

My friend Edoardo - who could easily be Italy's candidate for the Most Interesting Man in the World - joins me in this episode to talk about playing bass for Italy's popular comedy metal band Nanowar of Steel, doing post-doctoral research in astrophysics, speaking many languages, and much, much more.

If you're interested in strength, btw, you may want to check out my badazz (and free) ebook 99 Bodyweight & Kettlebell Workouts: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Ever wondered why kettlebells and calisthenics are the perfect combination? Well, tune in, friend, adn you will wonder no more!

And while you're at it, here's that super spicy link I promised you during the show: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Original Strength and Calisthenics go together like love and marriage; like peanut butter and jelly; like Sonny and Cher. And yet, very few people have ever plumbed the depths of the question...

"What would happen if you made HYBRID moves of calisthenics + OS?"

Until now, that is. That is exactly what I explore in this solo episode.

And while you're at it, here's the link I mention in the show. Enjoy! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

If there's one excuse everyone makes for not training, it's a lack of time. But if you know how to leverage the little time you DO have, as Anna Dajero has, the sky is the limit.

In this interview I talk about her fascinating rise to incredible heights - both thanks to my programs and others - and what her future goals are.

And if you're not already, be sure to get on my email list already! https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

It's official: I've been a kettlebell instructor for a whopping 10 years! In that time I've picked up more than my fair share of nuggets of wisdom. The following is the top 10 most prized revelations I've picked up along the way.

While you're contemplating how to apply some of these lessons to your own life, be sure to pick up my 99 Best Kettlebell & Bodyweight Workouts while you still can - I'm retiring it very soon: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/ (This will also put you on my daily email list, which is where you'll find all my best and brightest material on the daily)

A debate has long raged in the kettlebell world: Sport-style or hardstyle?

According to anyone with more than half a brain, the answer is, of course, "it depends".

Competitive kettlebell lifter from Israel Solomon Roskin joins me to discuss his background, how he got into kettlebell sport, and what it has to offer you, the listener.

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Today I'm excited to present to you the first EVER podcast with a very special (and super strong) young lady named Frances Moylan - or as I like to call her, the Iron Lady of Oz.

In this episode we dive deep into her "origin story" - how she went from being afraid of strength training to conquering levels of strength that few humans in history have ever possessed. Listen and learn!

And while you're at it, be sure to hop aboard my daily email list where all my best, brightest, most no BS tips go out on the daily: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

No matter where you look, there is no shortage of training programs purporting to show you how to train like a Navy SEAL, a Marine, etc.

But how do spec-ops units ACTUALLY train?

My friend and Israeli spec-ops vet Ran Bar-Yoshafat details all the training - both physical, mental, and psychological - he underwent to become one of Israel's top warriors.

While you're enjoying this episode, be sure to never miss a single tasty nugget of wisdom by joining my daily email list (you'll also get my 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge for FREE, to boot!)

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On this episode I am joined by my good friend and badass mofo Gil Reves, "The Beast from the Middle East"

Hailing from Israel, Gil and I met at a StrongFirst event many moons ago and have spent countless hours hanging out and talking strength.

Also, be sure to get your free copy of my most popular program of all time, The 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge (and get on my daily email list to boot) -> https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Dr. Mike Musselman joins the show today to talk about the hows and whys of Original Strength - why it makes you stronger, how it works, and what it can do for your strength and performance.

And if you haven't already, be sure to climb aboard my daily email list - where all my Grade A, Top Shelf material goes out on the daily (and the only place to gain access to my programs, challenges, courses, and more)

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On this episode I got to interview the lovely and dedicated Lyndsi Vaile - former figure competitor, busy mom, and all-around badass.

We talk about her journey to kettlebells & calisthenics, and how she ended up nailing a pistol squat WITHOUT training for it!

Never miss a moment of my delicious, tasty nuggets of training wisdom - get on my daily email list and crush weakness! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Adam Armstrong is back once again for a great, in-depth conversation on strength, power, and...a big revelation on his part.

If you're not already on my email list, by the way, you are hamstringing your OWN strength and power gains. Climb aboard here (and get my world-famous 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge to boot): https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

If your body has ever rebelled against your training, you know how frustrating it is.

Karan Singh knows this better than most. Try as he might to build his Get Up, his back, neck, & shoulders would protest - putting him out of training for a week or more...

Until he did my program Get Up Domination and went from 16 kg to 28 kg in just 6 weeks!

Be sure to check him out at http://www.bigfootguitars.com/

Also, set your own new PRs with my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge! www.9MinuteChallenge.com

It's not every day you can surprise yourself with a one-arm pushup - unless, of course, you've been diligently following one of my programs.

And in this case, the program in question was not even a pushup program, but one on a totally unrelated movement: The Dead Bug!

I'm joined by Singaporean personal trainer Lewis Toh to discuss his recent success with my Dawn of the Deadbug program.

Be sure to check him out on Facebook where he does great live videos daily.

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If you haven't already, be sure to check out Al's badazz Fit Pro Masterclass right here:

http://al-kavadlos-fitness-pro-master-class.myshopify.com?aff=3

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At long last I was able to sit down with the one and only Tim Anderson of Original Strength to talk about his origin story, how frustration led him to a physical renaissance, and how OS exploded onto the scene 9 years ago and hasn't slowed down since.

Before you race off to practice your resets, be sure to get my 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge - which includes Original Strength-style crawling, to boot! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I'm joined again in this episode by the one and only David Ben Moshe of Jerusalem, Israel to talk about moving better to get stronger.

David's the guy I entrusted all my former students to when I left Jerusalem, so his knowledge and expertise comes highly recommended by Yours Jewly. Be sure to check out his latest FREE ebook here https://www.magenfitness.com/hai-workouts.html

Oh, and speaking of which, if you've not already snagged your copy of 8-week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, what are you waiting for?! Climb aboard here! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I'm joined once again by Adam Armstrong as we discuss the ins and outs of our new program, 'Kettlebell & Bodyweight Super 6'

If you haven't already, be sure to check Adam out online at https://www.thenewalpha.com/

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My email list is where all my best, grade A content goes out daily - NOT on Facebook.

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The best stories about strength are from those folks who struggled every step of the way and triumphed nonetheless. And my friend Adam Armstrong is no exception.

In this jam-packed episode, Adam details not only his rise from 'chump' to 'champ', but how an obscure form of programming from the world of Powerlifting is what helped him rise to new and exciting levels of strength.

BTW, if you're not on my daily email list, you are missing out big time - be sure to climb aboard here! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Minimalism sure ain't what it used to be...but you can still bring back old school minimalism and reap the rewards!

Also, be sure to hop on my daily email list and nab yourself a copy of my 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Being in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond is no excuse to let yourself fall apart. Get cracking on some "age proofing" and you'll find that you still run like a well-oiled machine!

And don't forget to hop on my epic daily email list for all my grade-A, top-shelf material!

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We are often led to believe that by adding "just this one WEIRD thing" to our health and fitness regimen, we can make massive, incalculable gains.

The truth is a little more complex than that - and I dive into it in this short but succinct podcast.

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Believe it or not, one of the most common weak links in our strength (and a catalyst for poor performance and even injury) is a weak pelvic floor.

It's not just a problem for post-pregnancy women, but even men and non-pregnant women as well.

Sarah Smith is an expert on the topic, and she dishes out knowledge bombs by the bowlful on this episode.

If you're not already, be sure to hop on board my daily email list for all my best, no BS material - sent out on a daily basis!

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Bodyweight training: a lot of people are discovering it just now in quarantine. But I'm here to tell you, the greatest benefits of calisthenics will come from sticking with it once quarantine has ended!

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Getting stronger isn't just about lifting heavier. There are a number of ways you can tell if you're getting stronger before you ever reach for a heavier kettlebell...

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The military press: one of the most popular lifts among kettelbellers, and the go-to show of strength for the old school strongmen.

But is it really all it's cracked up to be?

I dig into this topic and more in this white-knuckle thrill ride of a podcast episode.

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Feeling unmotivated? You're in luck - you don't need it anyway! What you DO need is detailed in this short-but-sweet episode.

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Part of learning is unlearning - these are 3 of the biggest things I've unlearned over the past few years to revolutionize my own training and that of my students.

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One of the most damaging trends in personal fitness is perfectionism: the belief that if you don't do things 100% by the book, you might as well not do them at all.

I'm here to tell you that just ain't true.

In this short-but-succinct podcast, I give you a few of my favorite pointers on how to stay on the straight-and-narrow WITHOUT dooming yourself to a lifetime of fits and starts.

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I had the very good fortune of being able to interview my friend and colleague David Ben Moshe - a very skilled trainer to athletes and average folks alike - who has a storied history and an incredible story about his rise from the depths of prison to becoming a skilled personal trainer and all-around family man. Enjoy!

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I get it, everyone's unique and we all have unique needs. BUT! We all have the same two arms, two legs, and (in most cases) lifestyle just like everyone else. And that makes putting together a blueprint of what can really turn your strength and health around a pretty straight-forward affair.

Listen in, apply, and watch as the results roll in.

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When it comes to your fitness, when in doubt, just f***in' do it!

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Why does the Turkish Get Up rock? Let me count the ways...

And speaking of Turkish Get Ups, they feature prominently in the most popular of all my programs, the 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, which you can grab hold of here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

I'm joined on today's episode by the always magical Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski.

Clif is one of the guys I learn the most from when it comes to the ever-important topic of exercise variety - namely, how much is needed, how to vary your exercise, and what to do to get strong, lean, powerful, and healthy.

Read, take notes, and enjoy!

Also, for all my finest, top-shelf info, be sure to join my email list (and get a free 8-week KB + BW challenge, to boot!) https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

In today's episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into "fighting shape" - and how he's taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol.

On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey.

To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/

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On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I'm joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all.

Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/

And for my best, top-shelf, no-BS tips, tactics, and techniques for serious strength & fitness for the busy professional, climb aboard my daily email list here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Pavel Macek to talk about his amazing new course for StrongFirst, RESILIENT.

Check him out on his English-language sites: www.simplexstrong.com & www.pavelmacek.com

And if you're not already, be sure to snag my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge (& get on my daily email list, where all my Top Shelf, Grade A material goes out - NOT on social media)

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John Bair is a Life Coach, Strength Coach, Nutrition Coach and founder/owner of Bair Knuckle Strength.

He runs a health and wellness studio in Fort Washington, PA, where, as one of his students explains; "He takes more of psychological approach to working out, and encourages people based on their abilities and needs".

He has chosen to devote his life to serving others through health and wellness, because he himself had to overcome a dark, painful, abusive upbringing, along with losing his 2 best friends by the age of 25.

When life hits you hard and knocks you out, most people stay down, because they are afraid to get back up, or don't have the tools to actually change.

Too many folks live lives of quiet desperation, hoping things will just 'get better', without actually 'addressing the elephant(s) in the room', and usually end up right back on the road to nowhere.

Having been 'scorched by the fire of life', John has come out on the other side and now offers 'buckets of water' to those still consumed by their own flames.

He offers Group Classes and Semi-Private or Private Sessions locally, while also offering Online and Distance Coaching, to those who live further away.

As a gift, John Bair would like to offer all the listeners of The Hammer Cast some courage to Change the Way their Life is done, by grabbing a FREE Digital copy of his book Rise, as mentioned in the episode: CLICK HERE - FREE BOOK

You can follow John Bair on Social Media here ...

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And if you're ready, John invites you into his BADASS Facebook Group: CLICK HERE

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If not, what are you thinking, man/ma'am?!

My email list is where all my top-shelf, grade A info goes out on the daily - NOT on social media.

In my daily emails, I'll show-and-tell my favorite tried-and-true methods for getting stronger, fitter, and healthier at home - no gym and no hour-long workouts required.

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Have fun and happy training!

Aleks Salkin

In this podcast, I dish on why YOU - man or woman - should build muscle. Whether your focus is strength, health, longevity, or all-around fitness, muscle is your one-way ticket to glory.

And if you want to learn more about the ins-and-outs of building muscle, strength, and all-around resilience, you're missing out if you're not on my email list - where all of my Grade A, top-shelf material goes out! Climb aboard here and get my famous 8-week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and kick start your muscular odyssey the right way! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

On this episode I'm joined by Gianna Bandoni - gym owner, exceptional athlete, and all-around femme phenom.

We discuss:

How she got into kettlebell training and how it transformed her life
Her early days in the world of collegiate strength coaching - and why her tenacity and never-quit attitude set her up for long-term success
How she overcame sexual abuse as a college student and has made it her mission to educate, encourage, and empower
Much, much more

Be sure to follow her and learn more at her website https://www.giannafit.com/

In this jam-packed episode, I talk with Adorian Moldovan of www.oldschool-calisthenic.ro, a devoted disciple of old school calisthenics training and foundational athleticism.

We talk about a number of things, including:

Why high-rep calisthenics is such an important element of his training
The #1 reason why you shouldn't make calisthenics your only form of physical training
How and why to train your legs with calisthenics
His favorite meal, movie, and the #1 piece of advice he would give to his younger self
much, much more

Listen in, absorb his many knowledge bombs, and enjoy!

And once you've listened and been inspired by his minimalist, no BS training approach, be sure to download my 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge and get started the smart, simple, and effective way!

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

In this episode, Pat and I dive deep into a topic we both have gotten a lot of experience in: personal trainer certifications.

Some are great - others...not so much.

But the one thing most all of them have in common is that...

...they don't prepare you to work with REAL people!

On top of that, they don't prepare you to properly select your tools to navigate the average person from point A to point B and beyond, how to deal with the psychology of most trainees, and how to transform your students from the inside out.

This is where Strong ON! is radically different from any other cert on the market.

The next cert is May 16th and 17th at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA, and right now, Pat is offering a super generous early-bird discount for all those who register early.

Click here to join us: https://bn198.infusionsoft.com/app/manageCart/showManageOrder

Plus, I'm tossing in a few big, bodacious bonuses of my own. Once you've signed up, email me your receipt at aleks@alekssalkin.com and I'll send you:

My "Secrets of Strength" guide to getting strong the faster, easier, and simpler way kettlebells and bodyweight
My magnum opus "Strength Hacking Course" - a two-week course taking you through some of the best tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies for building real-world, no BS strength - collected from the top minds in strength and performance from around the world
A 1-on-1 video/phone consultation with me
A personalized prep plan based on our conversation to best prepare you to soak up the immense amount of information you're about to learn at the cert.

The offer is only good for as long as there are spots available, so don't delay!

Got any questions? Email me at the address above and I'll be happy to answer.

In this episode, I talk with Montreal's official StrongFirst Team Leader Louka Kurcer - a man who has seen and experienced more hardship and triumph in his own young life than most would experience in two.

We talk about:

Why he was sent to prison for 7 years
How his time behind bars transformed who he was and saved him
How he discovered Pavel, kettlebells, and old school strength training while incarcerated
much, much more

Be sure to visit Louka online at:

www.hardstylekettlebellpro.com

www.hardstylekettlebell.ca

https://www.facebook.com/hardstylekbmtl/

And if you haven't already, be sure to get on my email list, where all of my top-shelf, grade A material goes out (NOT on social media).

(It's also the only place you can gain access to my courses, programs, challenges, and more)

Hop on board here and get my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

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With the explosion of the fitness industry over the last few decades, countless tried-and-true exercises have been bastardized, belittled, and betrayed in favor of newer, flashier (yet largely lackluster) exercises. One such move that's been mistreated and overlooked is the pushup.

In this episode I talk about:

Why strongmen and wrestlers from years past to the modern era loved the pushup
How a proper pushup can help improve your military press
Its utility as a muscle-building exercise
Much, much more

Tune in, listen closely, and enjoy!

1st things 1st, as I mentioned in the intro and outro, be sure to join my email list & get your hands on my popular 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge by clicking here:

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2nd, in this episode I cover my reflections on 11 1/2 years of kettlebell lifting: how I got into it, what I've learned, and how you can model your own journey off my mistakes, mishaps, and musings.

Enjoy!

I'm joined on this monumental episode by none other than the one and only Dave "The Iron Tamer" Whitley - a man who has served as a Master kettlebell instructor in not one, but TWO different international organizations, and has worked as a performing strongman under the direct tutelage of some of the most legendary strongmen of the day - Bud Jeffries, Denis Rogers, and Slim "The Hammer Man" Farman.

We discuss loads of different topics, including the importance of seeking out the best sources of information, the art of the kettlebell AND the dumbbell, breathing for greater performance and resilience, and much, much more.

And be sure to check out Dave's awesome and ambitious new project, The One Dumbbell Challenge at https://www.theonedumbbellchallenge.com/optin28180822

Also, if you haven't already, be sure to get on my email list for all of my daily, no BS tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies for strength, health, and all-around epicness at https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Joining me on this episode is Luke Atchley - a former Marine, fitness business owner, and - as of recently - a first-time dad.

In this podcast, we discuss:

His background in fitness, from childhood through now
Why he chose to join the Marines
The #1 reason why he and most gym owners prefer to work out OUTSIDE their gym
How to stock your own no BS home gym
Much, much more!

Be sure to check out Luke Atchley at his website: https://lukeatchley.com/ and give him a follow on his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtueBR/

Also, if you haven't already, be sure to join my daily email list, where I send out my best tips, tactics, and techniques to get stronger, fitter, and healthier in the time you have by learning the old-school secrets of strength (oh, and you'll get a pretty sweet 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight program, to boot: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/)

"Every dead person on Mt. Everest was once a highly motivated person"

There's no denying it: we're a culture obsessed with motivation. We watch motivational videos, listen to motivational speeches, and get encouraged to motivate others while complimenting our friends for "being so motivating".

The truth is, for as nice as motivation is, it's as fleeting as any other emotion, and is the last thing you should rely on if it's real, lasting change you're interested in.

In this episode, I dig into why motivation is a sucky catalyst for self improvement, and what you SHOULD be focusing on instead.

Also, be sure to sign up for my email list (and get a super sweet 8-week kettlelbell and bodyweight program to boot!). It's where all my best, most no BS knowledge bombs on strength, calisthenics, kettlebells, and movement go out - NOT on social media.

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Click here to get my world-famous 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge!

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Your body is a temple. We've all heard it before.

Well, the reality is that your body is NOT a temple, it's a little more like...something else. Something that I will reveal in this episode.

(you didn't REALLY think you were gonna get away with reading the show notes and not patiently listening to the podcast, did you?)

Kick back, take notes, and enjoy.

I'm joined on this episode by Franz Snideman (of https://fsathletics.com/fitness/) one of California's top personal trainers and an internationally recognized expert on the topic of safely training for strength and speed at any age.

In this episode Franz and I talk about:

why 'dynopenia' - the loss of the ability to produce power - is the unaddressed elephant in the room for people over 40
how (and why) to safely train for speed and power
training general population vs. training athletes - the differences and the similarities
Franz's favorite non-kettlebell exercises to kick start your body's ability to move quickly and athletically
much, much more!

And if you haven't already, be sure to hop on my email list - https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/ - Get on my email list here.

In this episode I dive into the topic of why focusing on WHAT you want to accomplish and letting that determine HOW you do it is far more effective than the reverse.

In today's episode, Pat "The Pat" Flynn and I team up to give you some insights into how (and why) to be a more interesting person.

It's simpler than you think!

I’m joined on this episode by the one and only Pat Flynn of Chroniclesofstrength.com. On this episode we dive headfirst into topics such as:

Fasting: is it really all it’s cracked up to be?
Can eating make you virtuous?
Why you should (probably) avoid fitness culture at all costs
Pat’s (and my) background in electronic stringed instruments
My hilariously traumatic piano lessons story
The #1 thing you have to be willing to do to be a good coach or trainer
So much more.

Also, if you didn’t know, Pat has a book out, How To Be Better at (Almost) Everything. It’s very green!

Listen, absorb, and enjoy

Joining me on the podcast in this episode is one of the most experienced personal trainers in the US, Master SFG Mark Reifkind.

Mark has competed at a high level in 4 sport: gymnastics, triathlon, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, and is one of the highest ranking StrongFirst kettlebell instructors in the world.

In this episode we discuss:

The education of a coach: Mark's history of training - and competing against - the best athletes in the world
His insights into the difference between training competitive athletes and training 'Average Joes'
Training vs. Exercise - why most people need one and not the other
Most important things to factor into a student's training
Training like an athlete - a recipe for disaster?
Much more!

Be sure to check out Mark's website at www.GiryaStrength.com

What does it mean to be a man? Is 'toxic masculinity' really a thing? And if it is, is it REALLY masculinity? Or is it just a collection of the bad behavior of the world's worst and least virtuous men? Tune in and find out!

Of all the annoying, virtue-signaling phrases that get bandied about in the world of fitness, "What's Your Excuse?" plastered near a handicapped athlete or fitness enthusiast is probably the worst. In this episode, Pat, Som, and I talk about our thoughts on this phenomenon.

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Hammer Cast with Yours Jewly, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin. Today I'm joined by none other than the one and only Pat Flynn. We kick this podcast off in earnest with some fun and frivolity. Enjoy!