

The Hammer Cast
Aleks Salkin
A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.
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Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 15min
Ep. 40: Adam Armstrong on going from 'weak' to 'freak' (pt. 1)
The best stories about strength are from those folks who struggled every step of the way and triumphed nonetheless. And my friend Adam Armstrong is no exception. In this jam-packed episode, Adam details not only his rise from 'chump' to 'champ', but how an obscure form of programming from the world of Powerlifting is what helped him rise to new and exciting levels of strength. BTW, if you're not on my daily email list, you are missing out big time - be sure to climb aboard here! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 14, 2020 • 10min
Ep. 39: Manifesto Against Minimalism
Minimalism sure ain't what it used to be...but you can still bring back *old school* minimalism and reap the rewards! Also, be sure to hop on my daily email list and nab yourself a copy of my 8-week kettlebell and bodyweight challenge! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 13, 2020 • 7min
Ep. 38: Age-proofing your body
Being in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond is no excuse to let yourself fall apart. Get cracking on some "age proofing" and you'll find that you still run like a well-oiled machine! And don't forget to hop on my epic daily email list for all my grade-A, top-shelf material! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 12, 2020 • 8min
Ep. 37: It's never "just one thing"
We are often led to believe that by adding "just this one WEIRD thing" to our health and fitness regimen, we can make massive, incalculable gains. The truth is a little more complex than that - and I dive into it in this short but succinct podcast. By the way, here is the epic link to my daily email list I mentioned during the show - the #1 place for all my grade-A, top-shelf material (NOT social media) and the ONLY place you can snag my courses, programs, challenges, and more: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 10, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 36: Sarah Smith on pelvic floor health for higher performance
Believe it or not, one of the most common weak links in our strength (and a catalyst for poor performance and even injury) is a weak pelvic floor. It's not just a problem for post-pregnancy women, but even men and non-pregnant women as well. Sarah Smith is an expert on the topic, and she dishes out knowledge bombs by the bowlful on this episode. If you're not already, be sure to hop on board my daily email list for all my best, no BS material - sent out on a daily basis! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 10, 2020 • 10min
Ep. 35: Bodyweight training is good for more than quarantine
Bodyweight training: a lot of people are discovering it just now in quarantine. But I'm here to tell you, the greatest benefits of calisthenics will come from sticking with it once quarantine has ended! Don't forget: get ye on my daily email list where all my grade A, top-shelf material goes out! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 9, 2020 • 10min
Ep. 34: 3 ways to tell if you're getting stronger
Getting stronger isn't just about lifting heavier. There are a number of ways you can tell if you're getting stronger before you ever reach for a heavier kettlebell... Don't forget to sign up for my epic daily email list - where all my best and brightest material goes out on the daily! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 8, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 33: The military press - is it overrated?
The military press: one of the most popular lifts among kettelbellers, and the go-to show of strength for the old school strongmen. But is it *really* all it's cracked up to be? I dig into this topic and more in this white-knuckle thrill ride of a podcast episode. While you're preparing to dig in, be sure to hop on my daily email list, where all my best and brightest material goes out on a daily basis - NOT on social media. Click here to climb aboard: https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

May 7, 2020 • 10min
Ep. 32: Forget motivation - focus on THIS instead
Feeling unmotivated? You're in luck - you don't need it anyway! What you DO need is detailed in this short-but-sweet episode. By the way, if you haven't already gotten on my daily email list, now's your chance to redeem yourself and climb aboard! It's where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out - NOT on social media. Click the link to join (and get a free 8-week KB + BW program to boot!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgDCM91f7NY

May 6, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 31: Lies My Mentors Told Me
Part of learning is unlearning - these are 3 of the biggest things I've unlearned over the past few years to revolutionize my own training and that of my students. If you're not already, be sure to get your azz on my daily email list - where all of my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out on the daily! https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/


