The Hammer Cast

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com I'm joined on this podcast by Mark Shropshire, one of the big brains behind OS Performance. We discuss his origin story, how he discovered OS, and how he along with Tim Anderson and Chip Morton helped revolutionize Original Strength for athletes 

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. 

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. th...

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, an...

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.     

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.

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)

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

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! 

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. 

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com I'm sure this episode will rustle some jimmies, but it's true: when it comes to using kettlebells to build your glutes, there are far better options than kettlebell swings.  Check out this article for details: Why Kettlebell Swings Kinda Suck For Building the Glutes | by Aleks Salkin | In Fitness And In Health...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com Ain't no two ways about it, friend: our shoulders can be pretty easily busted up. And while I can't promise you this will fix them up 100%, I CAN say that they've help me help both myself and others in making sure that everything works the way it's supposed to. Special thanks to former gymnast and Master SFG i...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com As much as you may have been told - and really REALLY want to believe - that swings and Get Ups are the best possible workout you can do, I can assure you: you will get a LOT stronger if you expand your horizons.  On this episode I dive a bit deeper into the how and why.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com I hold this truth to be self-evident that NOT all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Yes, that's right, there are some that are just better than others. I explain which ones in this episode. 

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com Jacked-up shoulders: everyone's had 'em at some point, not everyone does something about it.  Well, I'm bound and determined not to let your shoulders hold you back if at all possible. Let's see if these two moves can fix 'em up a bit, shall we?  For more details, check out this-here article: 'Fugged Up' Shoul...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com Let's face it: you've racked up a little mileage on your body by now. But don't worry, unlike a car, high mileage doesn't necessarily mean less value - it just means you've gotta commandeer your Soft Machine a little differently. I give you a couple of majorly-helpful tips in this brief and bodacious episode. ...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com  When it comes to kettlebell exercises, few get as overlooked and underappreciated as the deadlift. And what a shame, too, since even at relatively light weights you'll be amazed at just how much strength and muscle you can build with a few essential (and avante garde) kettlebell deadlifts.  Check out this art...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com  If you're like 90% of the people living in the Western world, odds are you're a little (or a lot) more sedentary than you oughta be - and that can wreak havoc on your posture, which can in turn wreak havoc on your strength. Fix that ASAP with rocking (check out this quick video demo here: https://youtu.be/7pj...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com On this episode of the Hammer Cast I'm joined by legendary kettlebell instructor Jeff Sokol. We talk about his origin story, how he discovered the kettlebell, and the moment he finally decided to take the giant leap into a full-time career as a kettlebell coach. Follow Jeff online at SokolStrong.com and on Ins...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www. AleksSalkin.com Got your own burning questions? Feel free to drop me a line and they just might get featured in the next Ask Me Anything! As a side note: If you like the full-body strength and conditioning this drill gives you, you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge. As the name implies, it's only 9...

I'm joined on this podcast by my very own kettlebell coach Scott Stevens! In this episode we reminisce about my early days in the kettlebell world, Scott's "origin story", his journey from Tae Kwon Do badass to kettlebell kung fu legend, and everything in between.  Be sure to check him out online at www. OmahaEliteKettlebell.com   Also, if you haven't already, be sure to snag yourself a copy of my...

On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com - We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major shift in his approach to life, leading him to become one of the most dynam...

On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that - on some level - interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc.  Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com   And if you haven't already, be sure to snag my now-famous 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.c...

On this episode I'm joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com  - a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey.  And if you haven't already, be sure to get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyw...