

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 87: Danny Kavadlo on Hybrid Strength Training
In this episode I am joined by the legendary Danny Kavadlo - seasoned personal trainer, veteran of calisthenics, and harbinger of a renewed era of strength - Hybrid Strength Training: a combination of old school calisthenics with dumbbells and barbells. Check him out online at https://www.facebook.com/DannyTheTrainer, https://www.instagram.com/dannykavadlo/ as well as www.dannythetrainer.com And if you haven't already, snag yourself a copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: www.9minutechallenge.com

Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 23min
Ep. 86: Peter Jankowski on getting stronger than ever in your 40s
On this fine episode of The Hammer Cast I'm joined by Peter Jankowski of Newcastle, Australia. We talk about how he got fitter and stronger in his late 40s than he EVER was in his 20s - and which of my programs played a key role in his physical revitalization. Be sure to check him out online at https://renewfitness.com.au/ And if you haven't already, be sure to grab my free 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and smash weakness: www.9minutechallenge.com

Nov 12, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 85: Kirsty Grosart on defeating injuries & conquering gravity
This was a particularly fun episode to do, as Kirsty's been on my list of people to interview for a long time. We talked about overcoming injuries, her long history with gymnastics, and how she imparts her hard-won wisdom on her students for faster, more fun progress toward their goals. Check her out online at www.garagegymgirl.com And if you haven't already, be sure to get my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9MinuteChallenge.com

Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ep. 84: Lauren Brooks on crushing weakness with kettlebells
On today's episode I am reunited with an OG kettlebell legend: Lauren Brooks of www.ontheedgefitness.com In this episode we talk about her origin story - both as a fitness instructor and as a kettlebell instructor - and how she helps men and women around the world crush weakness with kettlebells. And speaking of crushing weakness, amp up your strength with my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge! Get your free copy here: www.9minutechallenge.com

Oct 13, 2021 • 40min
Ep. 83: From Kung Fu to Kettlebells with Tristan Phillips
I am joined on today's delightful episode by a man who went from Kung Fu to Kettlebells and was able to rebuild his body, recapture his youthful vigor, and kick as much butt in his 40s as he did in his 20s. Buckle in for this action-packed episode (and be sure to share it with a friend or two). And if you haven't already, be sure to get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight challenge for frickin' free right here => www.9minutechallenge.com

Sep 21, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 82: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Alex Brandt dishes on his Hammer Experience
On today's show I am proud to have a fellow person named "Alex" (although he spells his name funny) - and all the way from the jolly ol' land of Germany, in fact. In this interview we talk about some of the outstanding results he's seen from doing a number of my programs and how it's shaped his life as a new dad. Side note: if you don't have my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge ebook, what are you even doing with your life?? Get it here: http://9minutechallenge.com/

Sep 14, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 81: the old school 'Secrets of Strength'
It's been said that in the fitness world there are no secrets. I beg to differ. A secret is anything that few people know - and when looked at like this, believe me, there are secrets aplenty just waiting for you to put them to good use. This episode will give you a few ideas how. If you haven't already, get yourself a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge free right here: http://alekssalkin.com/

Aug 26, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 80: Train your arms or stay weak
Ain't no two ways about it, friend-o: if you wanna get strong, at some point or another you're gonna need to train your arms directly. The strength of those stems you call arms relies not JUST on compound exercises like pushups, pullups, etc., but also on working them directly. So if you want to lift large, you've gotta train arms. Grab my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here => https://www.alekssalkin.com

Aug 18, 2021 • 1h 6min
Ep. 79: SFG Zack Henderson on overcoming injuries
We've all been there: you're training hard, things are going great, and then you get a tweak or even an injury. Well, Zack Henderson feels your pain! A smart and strong SFG, his leg was no match for the tree he skied into. Fortunately, he's used this as an opportunity to build back stronger, and he's here to tell all about it. Details on his Liftapalooza seminar here: Nashville Lift-a-palooza 2021 – Zack Henderson Training And to get my now-famous 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, click here: www.9minutechallenge.com

Aug 10, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 78: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! How Francois Peloquin TRIPLED his pullup strength
Folks, you're not gonna wanna miss this episode. I got the chance to sit down with French-Canadian gentle giant Francois Peloquin and get the inside scoop on how he used my challenge Power Up Your Pullup to nearly TRIPLE his pullups from 4 to 11 reps. We also talk about how he manages a busy career and home life with his training, which you are NOT gonna wanna miss. Not a 'Hammer Head' yet? Get my free 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and join your like-minded peers from around the world! https://www.alekssalkin.com


