

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 185: How to Get Bigger and Stronger With Just One Kettlebell
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 24, 2022 • 9min
Ep. 184: Squat Your Way to Upper Body Strength Gains
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 23, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 183: Rescue Your Shoulders and Lift Stronger With 2 Little-Known Drills
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Jul 22, 2022 • 9min
Ep. 182: The Best Bodyweight-Only Workout on a Time Crunch
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 21, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 181: The 'Fab 4' Double Kettlebell Moves for Muscle and Strength
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 20, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 180: The Coolest Kettlebell Drill You've (Probably) Never Done
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 19, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 179: 'Skyrocket' Your Strength with The "Advanced Basics"
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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

Jul 18, 2022 • 10min
Ep. 178: The 'Roman Soldier Drill' for Brute Strength and Physical Resilience
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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!

Jul 17, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 177: Momentum Beats Motivation
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 16, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 176: How to 'Cheat & Steal' Your Way to Greater Gains
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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!


