

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Aug 14, 2022 • 9min
Ep. 205: 5 Reasons Why Doing More Reps Might Be Hurting Your Strength
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 13, 2022 • 4min
Ep. 204: A Cruel-But-Kind 'Strength Capacity' Workout
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 12, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 203: The Best Old-School Upper Body Exercise You've Never Tried
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 11, 2022 • 59min
Ep. 202: Master SFG Mark Reifkind on Using Kettlebells to go from 'Brittle' to 'Brutal'
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 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) * Mark Reifkind - YouTube

Aug 10, 2022 • 4min
Ep. 201: The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program
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

Aug 9, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 200: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Dr. Justin Schooth on Building Brute Strength and Raw Resilience on a High-Mileage Body
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 8, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 199: The #1 "Gymnastic Tactic" + Kettlebell Drill for Solid, Full-Body Strength
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Aug 7, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 198: 2 Legit "Hacks" For Faster Strength Gains
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 6, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 197: Highway to the Gainer Zone
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Aug 5, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 196: An Ultra-Light 'Old-School' Exercise for Freakish Shoulder Strength
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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)


