

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 4min
Ep. 175: The 5th Element of Fitness
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 14, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 174: "Move Younger" While Increasing Your Strength & Fitness
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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!

Jul 13, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 173: Building 'Old Man Strength' and Lean, Youthful Fitness
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 12, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 172: How to Maintain Your Old Gains When You Change What You Train
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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)

Jul 11, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 171: A Unique Approach to Bodyweight and Kettlebell Training for Superior Results
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 10, 2022 • 11min
Ep. 170: How to Train Strength + Conditioning at The Same Time
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 9, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 169: An Effective Fitness Strategy For The Working Parent (Case Study)
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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!

Jul 8, 2022 • 53min
Ep. 168: Gregory Dzemaili of Lebe Stark on Conquering in Fitness & Business
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin #Lebestark #strength #strong #strongfirst #RKC #kettlebell #kettlebells #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellworkout #kettlebellworkouts #kettlebellstarkstyle #kettlebellcomplex #movement #movementculture #crossfit #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessbusiness #fitnesslifestyle #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddiction #switzerland #switzerlandfacts #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicstraining #gymnastics #gymnasticstraining #gymnasticsbodies #gymnasticsworkout #alekssalkin

Jul 7, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 167: The Trouble with Kettlebell Swings
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.

Jul 6, 2022 • 10min
Ep. 166: Make Your Pullups Stronger WITHOUT Adding Weight
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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.


