The Hammer Cast

It's official: I've been a kettlebell instructor for a whopping 10 years!  In that time I've picked up more than my fair share of nuggets of wisdom.  The following is the top 10 most prized revelations I've picked up along the way. While you're contemplating how to apply some of these lessons to your own life, be sure to pick up my 99 Best Kettlebell & Bodyweight Workouts while you still can - I'm...

A debate has long raged in the kettlebell world: Sport-style or hardstyle?  According to anyone with more than half a brain, the answer is, of course, "it depends".  Competitive kettlebell lifter from Israel Solomon Roskin joins me to discuss his background, how he got into kettlebell sport, and what it has to offer you, the listener.  Not on my daily email list? Remedy that right quick: https://a...

Today I'm excited to present to you the first EVER podcast with a very special (and super strong) young lady named Frances Moylan - or as I like to call her, the Iron Lady of Oz.  In this episode we dive deep into her "origin story" - how she went from being afraid of strength training to conquering levels of strength that few humans in history have ever possessed. Listen and learn! And while you'...

No matter where you look, there is no shortage of training programs purporting to show you how to train like a Navy SEAL, a Marine, etc.  But how do spec-ops units ACTUALLY train?  My friend and Israeli spec-ops vet Ran Bar-Yoshafat details all the training - both physical, mental, and psychological - he underwent to become one of Israel's top warriors. While you're enjoying this episode, be sure...

On this episode I am joined by my good friend and badass mofo Gil Reves, "The Beast from the Middle East" Hailing from Israel, Gil and I met at a StrongFirst event many moons ago and have spent countless hours hanging out and talking strength. Also, be sure to get your free copy of my most popular program of all time,  The 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge (and get on my daily email list to...

Dr. Mike Musselman joins the show today to talk about the hows and whys of Original Strength - why it makes you stronger, how it works, and what it can do for your strength and performance.  And if you haven't already, be sure to climb aboard my daily email list - where all my Grade A, Top Shelf material goes out on the daily (and the only place to gain access to my programs, challenges, courses,...

On this episode I got to interview the lovely and dedicated Lyndsi Vaile - former figure competitor, busy mom, and all-around badass.  We talk about her journey to kettlebells & calisthenics, and how she ended up nailing a pistol squat WITHOUT training for it! Never miss a moment of my delicious, tasty nuggets of training wisdom - get on my daily email list and crush weakness! https://alekssalkin....

Adam Armstrong is back once again for a great, in-depth conversation on strength, power, and...a big revelation on his part. If you're not already on my email list, by the way, you are hamstringing your OWN strength and power gains. Climb aboard here (and get my world-famous 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge to boot): https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

If your body has ever rebelled against your training, you know how frustrating it is.  Karan Singh knows this better than most. Try as he might to build his Get Up, his back, neck, & shoulders would protest - putting him out of training for a week or more... Until he did my program Get Up Domination and went from 16 kg to 28 kg in just 6 weeks!  Be sure to check him out at http://www.bigfootguitar...

It's not every day you can surprise yourself with a one-arm pushup - unless, of course, you've been diligently following one of my programs.  And in this case, the program in question was not even a pushup program, but one on a totally unrelated movement:  The Dead Bug! I'm joined by Singaporean personal trainer Lewis Toh to discuss his recent success with my  Dawn of the Deadbug program. Be sure...

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Al's badazz Fit Pro Masterclass right here: http://al-kavadlos-fitness-pro-master-class.myshopify.com?aff=3 Before you race off to become a fit pro master, be sure to get my 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge -   https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

At long last I was able to sit down with the one and only Tim Anderson of Original Strength to talk about his origin story, how frustration led him to a physical renaissance, and how OS exploded onto the scene 9 years ago and hasn't slowed down since. Before you race off to practice your resets, be sure to get my 8-Week Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge - which includes Original Strength-style cra...

I'm joined again in this episode by the one and only David Ben Moshe of Jerusalem, Israel to talk about moving better to get stronger. David's the guy I entrusted all my former students to when I left Jerusalem, so his knowledge and expertise comes highly recommended by Yours Jewly.  Be sure to check out his latest FREE ebook here https://www.magenfitness.com/hai-workouts.html Oh, and speaking of...

I'm joined once again by Adam Armstrong as we discuss the ins and outs of our new program, 'Kettlebell & Bodyweight Super 6'  If you haven't already, be sure to check Adam out online at https://www.thenewalpha.com/ And if you're not yet on my email list, let me just assure you: you're messing up big time.  My email list is where all my best, grade A content goes out daily - NOT on Facebook. Click...

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 no...

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/

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/

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 socia...

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 d...

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/

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/

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 b...

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!)...

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/

One of the most damaging trends in personal fitness is perfectionism: the belief that if you don't do things 100% by the book, you might as well not do them at all. I'm here to tell you that just ain't true.  In this short-but-succinct podcast, I give you a few of my favorite pointers on how to stay on the straight-and-narrow WITHOUT dooming yourself to a lifetime of fits and starts. And if you're...