The Hammer Cast

By Aleks SalkinHealth & Fitness

The Hammer Cast episodes

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
April 12, 2022 Ep. 104: Levi Markwardt on becoming Harder to Kill
On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com - We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major shift in his approach to life, leading him to become one of the most dynamic kettlebell instructors of our age. Tune in - you won't wanna miss this one! and if you haven't already, be sure you snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com
48 min
April 12, 2022 Ep. 104: Levi Markwardt on becoming Harder to Kill
On this episode I am joined by my friend Levi Markwardt of www.levishardertokilltraining.com - We talk about how Levi grew up cutting corners, avoiding hard training, and ultimately opted for a sedentary life after college, only to come face-to-face with the reality of mortality at the tender age of 28, which led to a major shift in his approach to life, leading him to become one of the most dynamic kettlebell instructors of our age. Tune in - you won't wanna miss this one!

and if you haven't already, be sure you snag a copy of my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com
48 min
April 10, 2022 Ep. 103: Pat Flynn on becoming a lean, mean machine
On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that - on some level - interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc.

Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag my now-famous 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com
43 min
April 10, 2022 Ep. 103: Pat Flynn on becoming a lean, mean machine
On this episode I am joined by my pal Pat Flynn, where we dive deep into a topic that - on some level - interests dayum near everyone: how to become a lean, mean machine with rippling muscles, shredded physique, etc.

Check him out online at www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

And if you haven't already, be sure to snag my now-famous 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge at www.9minutechallenge.com
43 min
April 08, 2022 Ep. 102: Rob Akers on wrestling, bare-knuckle boxing, and kettlebells
On this episode I'm joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com - a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey. And if you haven't already, be sure to get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and transform yourself from 'weak' to 'freak' in short order: www.9MinuteChallenge.com
45 min
April 08, 2022 Ep. 102: Rob Akers on wrestling, bare-knuckle boxing, and kettlebells
On this episode I'm joined by Rob Akers of www.akersofstrength.com - a guy who has wrestled (and coached wrestlers), learned bare-knuckle boxing from one of the scariest men around, and eventually went on to become a kettlebell instructor, powerlifter, and now bodybuilder. Tune in and enjoy hearing his fascinating journey.

And if you haven't already, be sure to get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge and transform yourself from 'weak' to 'freak' in short order: www.9MinuteChallenge.com

45 min
April 05, 2022 Ep. 101: Khalid Bou-Rabee on the Harambe System
I'm joined on this podcast by Khalid Bou-Rabee, founder and creater of the Harambe System - a bar-and-band strength training system that has breathed new life into one of the most ancient forms of training: rubber band training.

In this episode we talk about how his mathematics degree helped him develop the system, and how it can help you get stronger than ever before. Check him out online at https://harambesystem.com

And be sure to grab my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE right here: www.9minutechallenge.com
33 min
April 05, 2022 Ep. 101: Khalid Bou-Rabee on the Harambe System
I'm joined on this podcast by Khalid Bou-Rabee, founder and creater of the Harambe System - a bar-and-band strength training system that has breathed new life into one of the most ancient forms of training: rubber band training.

In this episode we talk about how his mathematics degree helped him develop the system, and how it can help you get stronger than ever before. Check him out online at https://harambesystem.com

And be sure to grab my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE right here: www.9minutechallenge.com
33 min
March 31, 2022 Ep. 100: The 100-Rep StrongFirst Snatch Test
In this monumental 100th episode I dive into the hows and whys of preparing yourself for the 100-rep StrongFirst Snatch Test.
There's more to it than just grabbing a bell and trying to snatch it 100 times - it takes time, precision, and planning.

If you've got your sights set on snatch greatness, this episode has got you covered.

Wanna prepare yourself for the rigors of snatch trainnig? Then you must get generally strong first - a great way to do that is with my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge, which you can read all about here: www.9minutechallenge.com

14 min