The Hammer Cast

Why do I love kettlebell training? Let me count the ways... Speaking of which, get my 9 Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and amplify your strength and resilience no matter what program you're on: https://www.alekssalkin.com  

There's no better time to go hog wild on calisthenics training than in the summer.  Why? Let me count the ways... And once you're finished diving in to this episode, be sure to snag your very own FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here: www.alekssalkin.com  

On this episode I am joined by the legendary Fabio Zonin - Master SFG, Master Instructor with the Italian Federation of Fitness, and all-around wise man of strength. In this episode we talk about his origin story, working around injuries, and surpassing your goals despite all obstacles in your way.  And if you haven't already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challen...

The Original Strength resets wield an unbelievable amount of power to help you recapture, revitalize, and rejuvenate your strength, movement capacity, and life.  But like anything else, the key ingredient is YOU - and as such, individualizing them to your own needs (even if that means getting creative) is the key to your long-term success.  Be sure to check out Tim at upcoming OS events at www.ori...

Everybody has a few "pet exercises" - i.e. exercises that they are preternaturally good at and enjoy doing. But pretending that any exercise is good for damn near anything is just delusional. If you want to truly excel in your strength and physical development, learn to choose exercises according to 3 categories. I delve into those categories in this podcast. And if you haven't already, get my fre...

On this monumental first for the Hammer Cast, I am joined by the legendary and still mega influential Geoff Neupert - retired Master SFG, co-founder of Original Strength, and all around genius when it comes to teaching people how to train - and gain - well past the age of 40. Check out his website here: www.chasingstrength.com   And for a badazz, take-no-prisoners style of strength and conditionin...

Ah, the internet. A great place to gain access to all sorts of valuable information you would never even dream of having otherwise.  Of course, it's also a great place to get overloaded with BS advice, which is precisely what this podcast is aiming to help one lad overcome (and maybe you as well) regarding how to nail your first pullups.  For my badazz daily strength, resilience, and fitness tips,...

I had a chance to sit down with the wise and wonderful Mike Perry, Senior SFG, and chat on his wealth of knowledge about training pro athletes (including top UFC fighters), how it differs from training "normal" folks like you and me, and the similarities that both have in common.  Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here:  http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

On today's episode I am joined by the legendary strength coach Dan John - a man who has dropped more knowledge bombs than dang-near anyone else in the fitness industry and he shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.  Check him out at https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ - wanna sign up for his Workout Generator? Hammer Cast Listeners type in "newyear" and get a discount! Last but not least, be sure t...

A constant appeal to "science!" to try to prove the ideal way to train is a waste of time.  In this episode I detail exactly why.  Get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined on this episode by Dr. Mike Hafenbrack (on insta: @haf_lift), a physical therapist, world-class powerlifter, and a good ol' friend of mine.  We had a fascinating chat on his ascent through the ranks of the powerlifting world, what it takes to excel at the sport, and the role of movement in getting stronger *safely*.  Don't forget, get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and...

Gratitude journaling has been all the rage in the health and fitness world for the last few years, but - surprise of surprises - I just don't do it. In this episode I dish on why.  Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

In this fascinating interview, Senior SFG Alexey Senart offers a window into a forgotten world: the Soviet Union.  We talked about his early life in the USSR, what their physical education programs were REALLY like, and his ingenious methods of creating his own kettlebell before becoming acquainted with Pavel Tsatsouline.  Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top...

Ex-Marine John Swann (one of the 1st prize winners of my Gainsgiving consistency challenge) joins me today to talk about his journey from jarhead to busy dad and strength enthusiast.  Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your inbox DAILY) click ye here now: http://alekssalkin.com/

I'm joined in this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast by Megan Kelly - an English lass who not only broke, but SMASHED the Guinness World Record for most kettlebell swings performed in a single hour. Find her online at https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/   Also, to get 99 of my BEST kettlebell + bodyweight workouts (and get my top-shelf tips, tactics, and techniques doled out to your i...

Joining me on this episode is Josh Wang: a Canadian engineer, devoted husband, and loving father to a kid with a super cool name, AND a die-hard Hammer Head.  In this installment we talk about his 'origin story': how he got into fitness, the pitfalls and triumphs he experienced, and a few of my programs that turned out to be game changers for him.  Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram....

Have you ever wondered "What the hell is Hanukkah, anyway?" Well, wonder no more, friend - in this episode I give you the low-down on the high-key badazz tale of how a rag-tag bunch of Jews with less training, crappy weaponry, and seemingly no chance managed to eject a massive empire from their midst, rededicate their temple, and re-establish independence.  Also, as promised in the episode itself,...

On this lovely episode I had a chance to talk with personal trainer, martial artist, and guy-who-went-from-flabby-and-overweight to lean and powerful.  Also, here's the link to my (soon to be not-free) 99 Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workouts.  Get your own copy now or forever hold your peace.  https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Progress stalled? Stuck on a training plateau for weeks, months, or longer?  If you're into strength training but have hit a serious snag, the fix may NOT be more of the same strength training you've been doing, but rather steering in a slightly different direction - namely muscle building. In this podcast I cover 6 big reasons why you should consider building muscle to kick start your strength ga...

You'll get told by everyone and their mother "there are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going!" Is that REALLY true though?  Well, mostly.  There is *1* authentic shortcut to improve your strength, stamina, muscularity, and anything else your little heart desires - and I reveal it in this show. Oh, and while you're at it, you're probably gonna wanna take a look at the link I mentioned in the show:...

We're always told to "be ourselves".  But what happens when our own training doesn't reflect that?  You've gotta move the way you were made if you wanna get the gains, and the ultimate in human movement is the gait pattern.  In this episode I go into not just why the gait pattern is the ultimate in strength and health, but give you some pretty epic examples of followers and colleagues of mine who...

My friend Edoardo - who could easily be Italy's candidate for the Most Interesting Man in the World - joins me in this episode to talk about playing bass for Italy's popular comedy metal band Nanowar of Steel, doing post-doctoral research in astrophysics, speaking many languages, and much, much more. If you're interested in strength, btw, you may want to check out my badazz (and free) ebook  99 Bo...

Ever wondered why kettlebells and calisthenics are the perfect combination?  Well, tune in, friend, adn you will wonder no more! And while you're at it, here's that super spicy link I promised you during the show: https://alekssalkin.lpages.co/99bodyweightkettlebellworkouts/

Original Strength and Calisthenics go together like love and marriage; like peanut butter and jelly; like Sonny and Cher.  And yet, very few people have ever plumbed the depths of the question... "What would happen if you made HYBRID moves of calisthenics + OS?" Until now, that is. That is *exactly* what I explore in this solo episode. And while you're at it, here's the link I mention in the show....

If there's one excuse everyone makes for not training, it's a lack of time. But if you know how to leverage the little time you DO have, as Anna Dajero has, the sky is the limit. In this interview I talk about her fascinating rise to incredible heights - both thanks to my programs and others - and what her future goals are.  And if you're not already, be sure to get on my email list already! https...