The Hammer Cast

By Aleks SalkinHealth & Fitness

The Hammer Cast episodes

May 12, 2022 Ep. 110: Strength Training *Safely* on a High-Mileage Body
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.

Like what you hear? Snag yourself a FREE copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here - www.9minutechallenge.com

And be sure to send this podcast to a friend or 10 if you think it might do someone else some good.

Have fun and happy training!

Aleks
8 min
May 10, 2022 Ep. 109: The #1 Kettlebell Drill You've NEVER Done
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 article for more details: The 'athletic' deadlift variation that builds raw lower body power | by Aleks Salkin | Medium
6 min
May 10, 2022 Ep. 109: The #1 Kettlebell Drill You've NEVER Done
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 article for more details: The ‘athletic’ deadlift variation that builds raw lower body power | by Aleks Salkin | Medium
6 min
May 09, 2022 Ep. 108: One Move to Turn Your 'Question Mark' Posture into an Exclamation Point
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/7pjffiqY_aI

And if you haven't already, snag yourself a free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here! http://www.AleksSalkin.com
11 min
May 09, 2022 Ep. 108: One Move to Turn Your 'Question Mark' Posture into an Exclamation Point
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/7pjffiqY_aI

And if you haven't already, snag yourself a free copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge here! http://www.AleksSalkin.com
11 min
April 29, 2022 Ep. 107: Jeff Sokol on the Transformative Power of Kettlebells
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 Instagram at @Sokol Strong And if you haven't already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight challenge FREE right here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com
53 min
April 29, 2022 Ep. 107: Jeff Sokol on the Transformative Power of Kettlebells
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 Instagram at @Sokol Strong

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight challenge FREE right here: http://www.AleksSalkin.com
53 min
April 25, 2022 Ep. 106: Ask Me Anything
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 minutes a day, and it can be done in conjunction with your current workouts WITHOUT overloading you or interfering with your workload; it's made to complement your workouts, NOT complicate them. Best of all, if you're like most people, you'll probably notice that it actually enhances your training rather than wearing you down. Don't believe me? Put it to the test yourself - check it out at http://www.AleksSalkin.com and reap the rewards. Have fun and happy training!
18 min
April 25, 2022 Ep. 106: Ask Me Anything
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 minutes a day, and it can be done in conjunction with your current workouts WITHOUT overloading you or interfering with your workload; it's made to complement your workouts, NOT complicate them.

Best of all, if you're like most people, you'll probably notice that it actually enhances your training rather than wearing you down. Don't believe me?

Put it to the test yourself - check it out at http://www.AleksSalkin.com and reap the rewards.

Have fun and happy training!
18 min
April 15, 2022 Ep. 105: Scott Stevens on Martial Arts, Kettlebells, and Becoming Life-Long Strong
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 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com
49 min