The Hammer Cast

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...

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...