

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Sep 3, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 225: 2 of the Finest Exercises You (Probably) Don't Even Know About
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Sep 2, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 224: Friday Fit Tip: Use 'Jerky Ladders' for Faster Gains
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Sep 1, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 223: #1 'Olde Time' Drill for Brute Strength, Bulletproof Back, & Resilient Shoulders
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 31, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 222: "Can You Get Stronger Without Heavier Weights/Harder Exercises?"
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 30, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 221: A Faster Way to Build Upper Body Strength with Kettlebells
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 29, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 220: Improve Your Military Press with… Kettlebell Swings?
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 28, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 219: How to Make Predictable Strength Progress on an Unpredictable Schedule
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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!

Aug 27, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 218: Make Your Squat Stronger WITHOUT Hurting Your Knees
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 26, 2022 • 9min
Ep. 217: 7 "Naughty-But-Nice" Kettlebell & Bodyweight Workouts
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 25, 2022 • 9min
Ep. 216: 4 ½ Essential Elements to Add to Your Strength Program
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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)


