

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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May 26, 2022 • 11min
Ep. 125: "Single-Arm Exercises Are Stupid"
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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.

May 25, 2022 • 5min
Ep. 124: #1 Kettlebell Press "They" Don't Want You to Know About
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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

May 24, 2022 • 53min
Ep. 123: Dr. Jim Madden on Losing 100 lbs & Getting Stronger Than Ever
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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.

May 23, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 122: Thou Shalt Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Thy Progress

May 22, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 121: Kettlebells & Calisthenics at the Speed of Life
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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.

May 21, 2022 • 7min
Ep. 120: The Bond Girl Secret to Light Speed Kettlebell and Bodyweight Strength Gains
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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.

May 20, 2022 • 10min
Ep. 119: The Case for High Reps
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)

May 19, 2022 • 12min
Ep. 118: Why Women Can't Do Pullups
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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

May 19, 2022 • 6min
Ep. 117: Bruce Lee's #1 Secret to Bulletproof Abs
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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!

May 17, 2022 • 8min
Ep. 116: An Old-School Secret to Crushing Weakness Like Conan Crushed His Enemies
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com 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.


