Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Believe it or not, there is more to getting stronger than just "pick the weight up and put it down" - whether that be with the iron or your own fair flesh. In fact, there are some ways to order your exercises and workouts that can potentially dole out far greater gains in less time than you thought possible WITHOUT doing more reps or going heavier (something you'll want to do eventually, of course, b...
Aug 24, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by none other than Chief SFG Brett Jones - one of the original certified kettlebell instructors under Pavel and the man now responsible for the educational protocols in StrongFirst. We talked about a wide array of topics on this episode, including Brett's new and exciting Iron Cardio protocol, which you can learn more about here: Iron Cardio by Brett Jones – Strong And Fit ...
Aug 23, 2022•57 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There's probably no exercise more ignored, more maligned, and indeed more outright HATED than the kettlebell push press. Often viewed as a "cheating exercise", this is actually one of the finest ways to beef up your upper body strength, overcome psychological and physiological plateaus, and build some boulder shoulders and triceps at the same time. Check out this brief demo here: https://youtu.be/cTw...
Aug 22, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Ever get tired of making some great progress in your training only to get jacked up and have to start seemingly from square one? It's like being Sissyphus from Greek mythology: stuck rolling a boulder up a hill all day only to watch it tumble to the bottom each night. Well, break that annoying cycle, I say. Start implementing this ideas and all will be better in no time flat....
Aug 21, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com That's right, friendo, you can build a lot more strength quickly WITHOUT resorting to silly "hacks" and tricks that require you to dole out a lot of money on dubious supplements. In fact, in general if you look to the old school you'll find a whole host of great methods of getting much stronger in less time. You'll have to work hard, of course, but the results will potentially be out of this world. I...
Aug 20, 2022•5 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined once again by my pal Pat Flynn, and the topic is one of utmost importance: building long-term consistency through short-term challenges. Odd and contrary to common sense though it may seem, one of the best ways to get long-term compliance and consistency out of a student is to first achieve short-term compliance and consistency - and there's arguably no better way to do th...
Aug 19, 2022•31 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com One of the best things about kettlebells and calisthenics is the ease with which you can beef up your strength simply by picking the right combination of movements. I dive into that with some real-world examples in this very episode (and check out this video for demos on how to do them all: https://youtu.be/aO93Z92pPM0...
Aug 18, 2022•9 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I like to poke fun at the various fitness gadgets and doodads out there - particularly the ab-related ones. But truth be told there is one that stands head and shoulders above the rest; one piece of equipment and one drill that is worth EVERYONE'S time. I dish on that in this episode.
Aug 17, 2022•5 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode of the Hammer Cast I am joined by Somnath Sikdar - Tae Kwon Do master, BJJ enthusiast, strength training phenom, and successful business owner on how he balances so many of these elements while still creating mega success in all of them. Find him online at http://www.dragongym.com and on instagram at @somnathsikdar...
Aug 16, 2022•45 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Let's face it: everybody is obsessed with "hacks" and "short cuts" to get more gains in less time. While most of the paths they chase after in this quest are dead ends, there ARE legit shorter paths to travel down. But make no mistake: you still have to do work! You just arrive at your destination faster than you might otherwise think. I dish on some of these for your military press in this brief but...
Aug 15, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Believe it or not, sometimes "more" isn't better...it's just more. If you want to GET more out of your workouts without doing endless numbers of reps, this episode will show you how to kickstart that process in no time flat....
Aug 14, 2022•9 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There's a lyric in a Toby Keith song that goes "I ain't as good as I once was/ but I'm as good once as I ever was." My question: Who needs that? You need to be good all-around and more than just once - whether that means roughhousing with your kids, doing work around the house, or engaging in your favorite physical activities. Having enough strength for just one noble effort won't cut it - you need t...
Aug 13, 2022•4 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There are a lot of old-school strength movements that have fallen out of favor as time has gone on, and this is a big one (so big, in fact, that it used to be considered one of the essential upper body exercises before it was callously tossed by the wayside). Listen in and give it a go for yourself...
Aug 12, 2022•5 min
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 Mark Reifkind - a seasoned athlete, coach, and physical culturist who has been there, done that, gotten the scars, and turned his broken body into a strength-producing machine once again. Find him online at: * Kettlebell Training, Classes, Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Woodside (giryastr...
Aug 11, 2022•59 min
I'm pumped to announce the launch of my first-ever self-published book, The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program! If you've enjoyed my podcasts over the years, I know you'll love this book. Get your own copy here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp/B0B8XV9MM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P1OSFD9TIZMR&keywords=the+no+bs+kettlebell+and+bodyweight+kickstart+program&qid=1660133019&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C65&sr=1-1...
Aug 10, 2022•4 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On today's episode I'm happy to introduce my online student Dr. Justin Schooth - a large-animal veterinarian who - when not rasslin' with cows and horses - is hosting preposterous poundages in his kettlebell and calisthenics workouts. But it wasn't always wine and roses. A lifetime of athletic endeavors combined with a tough-as-nails job hit him with some debilitating physical issues - some so bad th...
Aug 09, 2022•33 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this nifty episode I'm gonna show you a few "back door" tricks to increase your strength with the hurryupness. You won't wanna miss it. And here are some video resources for you, to boot: Here's the link to the gymnastics tactic: https://youtu.be/GrRFVi7tQqY And here's the link to the kettlebell drill: https://youtu.be/QjdR1xek-Pc...
Aug 08, 2022•7 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There aren't too many "hacks" out there that can help you get stronger faster, but believe you me, friend: these two showcased in this episode are some of the chosen few....
Aug 07, 2022•7 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If transforming your body is truly your raison d'etre and no other outcome will suffice, you HAVE to develop every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your body - forget about what all the 'gurus' say about certain exercises being pointless or wastes of time. That's horsesh*t. And if there's one bodypart that goes woefully undertrained and underdeveloped, it's the one I talk about in this episode. L...
Aug 06, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Frustrated at your stalled strength in your presses, pushups, and more? Feel like your shoulders are more brittle than brutal? Well, don't worry: this episode has got you covered. (Also, this demo video might come in handy for you as well: https://youtu.be/ANJH0JkzmfA )...
Aug 05, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you've been training long enough - no matter how careful you are - odds are you've encountered the ubiquitous 'shoulder pain' issue. Well, fear not - while this episode is no panacea, one thing it WILL teach you is how to use your training itself as a hedge against future issues by including one very cool (and very underappreciated) kettlebell exercise into your repertoire. And to see a demo of th...
Aug 04, 2022•8 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Plateaus: we've all had them, and we all hate them. But how do you OVERCOME them? I dish out a few heaping helpings of plateau smashing on this fine and dandy episode that I am sure you will love so much you'll want to share with all your friends (WINK WINK, NUDGE NUDGE)...
Aug 03, 2022•9 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com One of my favorite deadlift variations for a resilient low back and improved head-to-toe resilience is also one you've probably never even heard of. Well, let's fix that, shall we? This episode dives deep into the topic. And for your convenience, here is a video showing you the ropes: https://youtu.be/98SMUwkVQb0...
Aug 02, 2022•8 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Strange though it may seem, sometimes you've gotta do a lot LESS of your favorite exercises to get more of that sweet, sweet strength you're after. I dish on how and why in this mighty fine episode....
Aug 01, 2022•7 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com "Conditioning without strength is weak, and strength without conditioning is lame" - Albert Einstein (probably)...
Jul 31, 2022•5 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com My friend Dr. Mike Musselman returns to the show at long last, where he puts to bed some of the myths and mysteries of neck position in your strength training, how to use Original Strength to build superior physical performance, and much more....
Jul 30, 2022•58 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com The Soviets got a lot of things wrong: basic economics. Human flourishing. Not running out of food. The list is practically endless. But for a variety of uninteresting reasons, one thing they often got very right was strength training. And the tip I dish on in this episode is so head-slappingly simple, so undeniably potent, you'll wonder how you never thought of it yourself. Take a listen and give it...
Jul 29, 2022•6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Wanna radically ramp up your strength to new heights? You're gonna wanna 'flip the script' on your current training - I'll explain exactly what that means and how to do it in this short but jam-packed episode....
Jul 28, 2022•5 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Love calisthenics? Love summer time? Love workouts that can be done outside in a small amount of time? Then you'll love this short but not-so-sweet workout designed to get you in, out, and STRONG in short order....
Jul 27, 2022•8 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In the fitness world there's a thought experiment that goes a little something like this: "If you only had 15 minutes 2x per week to work out, what would you do?" Your answer will vary based on your wants and needs, but all things considered, if building a classic upper body physique that is as strong as it looks is high on your agenda, this workout just might be what you're looking for......
Jul 26, 2022•6 min
