Aleks Salkin

The Hammer Cast

Health EN ↓ 517 episodes

A show about strength, health, fitness, learning languages, and becoming a more interesting person.

Author

Aleks Salkin

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Health

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www.alekssalkin.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 42: David Ben Moshe on moving better to get stronger 07.07.2020

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...

Ep. 41: Adam Armstrong on 'Kettlebell & Bodyweight Super 6' (pt 2) 09.06.2020

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...

Ep. 40: Adam Armstrong on going from 'weak' to 'freak' (pt. 1) 05.06.2020

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...

Ep. 39: Manifesto Against Minimalism 14.05.2020

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/

Ep. 38: Age-proofing your body 13.05.2020

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/

Ep. 37: It's never "just one thing" 12.05.2020

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...

Ep. 36: Sarah Smith on pelvic floor health for higher performance 10.05.2020

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...

Ep. 35: Bodyweight training is good for more than quarantine 10.05.2020

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/

Ep. 34: 3 ways to tell if you're getting stronger 09.05.2020

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/

Ep. 33: The military press - is it overrated? 08.05.2020

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...

Ep. 32: Forget motivation - focus on THIS instead 07.05.2020

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!)...

Ep. 31: Lies My Mentors Told Me 06.05.2020

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/

Ep. 30: Perfection is Poison 04.05.2020

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...

Ep. 29: David Ben Moshe on prison, powerlifting, & personal training 03.05.2020

I had the very good fortune of being able to interview my friend and colleague David Ben Moshe - a very skilled trainer to athletes and average folks alike - who has a storied history and an incredible story about his rise from the depths of prison to becoming a skilled personal trainer and all-around family man.  Enjoy! And if you haven't already, be sure to hop on my daily email list where all m...

Ep. 28: The Best Dayum Health & Strength Blueprint Ever! 02.05.2020

I get it, everyone's unique and we all have unique needs.  BUT! We all have the same two arms, two legs, and (in most cases) lifestyle just like everyone else. And that makes putting together a blueprint of what can really turn your strength and health around a pretty straight-forward affair.  Listen in, apply, and watch as the results roll in.  And if you haven't already, getcherself on my daily...

Ep. 27: Just F***in' Do It 30.04.2020

When it comes to your fitness, when in doubt, just f***in' do it! And when it comes to getting on my email list - where all my grade-A, top-shelf material goes out (NOT on social media) just do that, too! => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Ep. 26: Epic Exercises - Turkish Get Up 28.04.2020

Why does the Turkish Get Up rock?  Let me count the ways... And speaking of Turkish Get Ups, they feature prominently in the most popular of all my programs, the 8-week Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, which you can grab hold of here => https://alekssalkin.leadpages.co/8weekchallenge/

Ep. 25: Clifton Harksi on the power of variety 27.04.2020

I'm joined on today's episode by the always magical Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski.   Clif is one of the guys I learn the most from when it comes to the ever-important topic of exercise variety - namely, how much is needed, how to vary your exercise, and what to do to get strong, lean, powerful, and healthy.  Read, take notes, and enjoy!  Also, for all my finest, top-shelf info, be sure to j...

Ep. 24: Pat Flynn on why intermittent fasting rocks 05.03.2020

In today's episode, my pal and yours, Pat Flynn, talks about the incredible benefits of fasting for boosting your metabolism, incinerating your fat, and getting you back into "fighting shape" - and how he's taken the principles of fasting and organized them into his Fast 15 training protocol. 

Ep. 23: Matt Furey on calisthenics, martial arts, & physical resilience 05.02.2020

On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most legendary wrestlers and martial artists of the last 30 years: Matt Furey.  To learn more about him, his methodology, and his excellent programs, check him out online: https://www.mattfurey.com/ And if you're not yet on my email list, click the link below to climb aboard and get all my best, grade A info on kettelbells, calisthenic...

Ep. 22: Sex & relationship expert Adam Armstrong on masculinity & strength training 20.01.2020

On this most fascinating and riveting podcast episode, I'm joined by world-renowned sex and relationship expert Adam Armstrong to talk about reclaiming your masculinity and manhood, achieving and maintaining a healthy relationship, and the role that no BS strength training plays in it all. Check Adam out online here => https://shop.thenewalpha.com/ And for my best, top-shelf, no-BS tips, tactics,...

Ep. 21: Pavel Macek on StrongFirst RESILIENT 23.12.2019

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Pavel Macek to talk about his amazing new course for StrongFirst, RESILIENT.  Check him out on his English-language sites: www.simplexstrong.com &  www.pavelmacek.com And if you're not already, be sure to snag my free 8-week kettlebell & bodyweight challenge (& get on my daily email list, where all my Top Shelf, Grade A material goes out - NOT on socia...

Ep. 20: John Bair on physical strength, inner strength, & healing 05.12.2019

John Bair is a Life Coach, Strength Coach, Nutrition Coach and founder/owner of Bair Knuckle Strength. He runs a health and wellness studio in Fort Washington, PA, where, as one of his students explains; "He takes more of psychological approach to working out, and encourages people based on their abilities and needs". He has chosen to devote his life to serving others through health and wellness,...

Ep. 19: The Case for Building Muscle 23.11.2019

In this podcast, I dish on why YOU - man or woman - should build muscle.  Whether your focus is strength, health, longevity, or all-around fitness, muscle is your one-way ticket to glory.  And if you want to learn more about the ins-and-outs of building muscle, strength, and all-around resilience, you're missing out if you're not on my email list - where all of my Grade A, top-shelf material goes...

Ep. 18: Gianna Bandoni on the fitness biz, athleticism, & overcoming adversity 05.11.2019

On this episode I'm joined by Gianna Bandoni - gym owner, exceptional athlete, and all-around femme phenom. We discuss: * How she got into kettlebell training and how it transformed her life * Her early days in the world of collegiate strength coaching - and why her tenacity and never-quit attitude set her up for long-term success * How she overcame sexual abuse as a college student and has made i...

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