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

The Hammer Cast Aleks Salkin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

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

    Ep. 455: Dr. Kathy Dooley on Learning Anatomy to Unlock Next-Level Strength

    Ep. 455: Dr. Kathy Dooley on Learning Anatomy to Unlock Next-Level Strength

    I'm joined on this episode by the wise and brilliant Dr. Kathy Dooley - anatomy fanatic, chiropractor, and all-around strong gal.


    Listen in as she talks about how and why the study of anatomy can help you unlock new and untold levels of unrivaled brute strength by learning how to work WITH the natural design of your body rather than fighting against it. 


    Check her out online at https://www.immaculatedissection.com 
     
    Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?


    My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.


    The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. 


    Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com


    Have fun and happy training!


    - Aleks Salkin

    • 44 min
    Ep. 454: Sven Rieger, SFG Team Leader, on Epic Strength and How to Obtain It

    Ep. 454: Sven Rieger, SFG Team Leader, on Epic Strength and How to Obtain It

    I'm joined on this episode by my colleague Sven Rieger - StrongFirst Team Leader and all around badazz lifter. 

    Listen in as we talk at length about his spectacular journey through the world of strength, culminating recently in successfully lifting the Dinnie Stones - a feat of strength few have ever conquered! 


    Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

    My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

    The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. 

    Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

    Have fun and happy training!

    - Aleks Salkin

    • 57 min
    Ep. 453: Tim Anderson on his new book, "A Simple Book of Strength"

    Ep. 453: Tim Anderson on his new book, "A Simple Book of Strength"

    I'm joined on this episode by my friend and founder of Original Strength, Tim Anderson.

    In this fascinating episode Tim reveals some epic details on his spectacular new book, "A Simple Book of Strength," why it's his FAVORITE of the 10 books he's written so far, and how it can help YOU to change your life.

    Pick up your own copy here: https://a.co/d/afkbjMM 

    And be sure to follow Tim's magnum opus, Original Strength, by checking out their website here: https://originalstrength.net/ 

    Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?

    My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.

    The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. 

    Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

    Have fun and happy training!

    - Aleks Salkin

    • 48 min
    Ep. 452: Geoff Neupert on Muscle Myths & Fat Loss Facts for the Modern American Man (and Lady)

    Ep. 452: Geoff Neupert on Muscle Myths & Fat Loss Facts for the Modern American Man (and Lady)

    I had the pleasure of once again chatting with the great retired Master SFG Instructor Geoff Neupert - author of "Kettlebell Muscle" as well as a litany of other excellent books.
     
     In this jam-packed episode we go head-to-head on the topic of various muscle, metabolism, and fat loss myths and facts, and how they impact the very real troubles many Americans now face: obesity.
     
    Check Geoff out at https://chasingstrength.com/
     
    Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs?
     
    My world-famous 9-𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 might be just what the proverbial doctor ordered.
     
    The moves are so simple and intuitive that you can learn them in 30 seconds or less (so you'll be off to the races in less time than it took you to read this post), AND it's designed to be done in conjunction with your regular training - so no need to take a detour; instead, you get to step on the gas toward your goals. 
     
    Get your own free copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
     
    Have fun and happy training! - Aleks Salkin

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep. 451: Mark Reifkind on Longevity and Hitting BIG PRs in your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

    Ep. 451: Mark Reifkind on Longevity and Hitting BIG PRs in your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

    Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
    I'm joined on this episode by none other than Master SFG Emeritus Mark Reifkind - a man who has been there, done that, and gotten the scars (and life-long training lessons) to prove it. 
    Come along for the ride as we discuss the highs and lows of training - and gaining - as you age, as well as how to keep the decrepitude away while hitting PRs all the live-long day!
    Follow Rif online at: https://rifsblog.blogspot.com/ 
    On that note, if you like training that:
    · Gives you more strength than it takes from you
    · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously
    · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine
    Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge.
    As the name indicates, it’s just 9 minutes long, and it’s designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them.
    Even cooler:
    Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more.
    And best of all, it’s free.
    How free?
    I’m talkin’ freer than the 4th of July, my friend.
    Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
    Have fun and happy training!
    Aleks Salkin

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Ep. 450: Learn the RIGHT Lessons from Your WRONG Decisions

    Ep. 450: Learn the RIGHT Lessons from Your WRONG Decisions

    Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
    On this episode I talk about how to learn the RIGHT lessons from the WRONG exercise choices. To err is human - to transcend those errors is divine. 
    Don't keep this episode to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) and 
    On that note, if you like training that:
     · Gives you more strength than it takes from you
     · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously
     · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine
    Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge.
    As the name indicates, it’s just 9 minutes long, and it’s designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more.
    And best of all, it’s free.
     How free?
    I’m talkin’ freer than the 4th of July, my friend.
    Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com
    Have fun and happy training!
    Aleks Salkin

    • 14 min

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