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...
Apr 18, 2024•57 min
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 wea...
Apr 11, 2024•49 min
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 WIT...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 1 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 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://rifsb...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 simultaneousl...
Mar 18, 2024•14 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Jared Thomas - a kettlebell and mace bell enthusiast who has his eye on bringing his unique brand of training to the world - and in the process, creating a movement of people who are stronger, better conditioned, and more athletic. Check him out on Instagram at @jaredmichaelthomas On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you ·...
Mar 14, 2024•45 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I talk about why my fit pro collegues should NOT fall into the trap of thinking they don't have to look good as part of their job. It ain't shaming - it's essential. 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 st...
Mar 11, 2024•13 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I am joined by none other than rising UFC star in the lightweight division Natan Levy - a black belt in karate and kung fu and a force to be reckoned with in the Octagon. In this episode we talk about his humble origins, how he went from being a successful karate school owner, yet sought something more, which led to him closing his schools and striking out (quite literally) into the N...
Mar 07, 2024•42 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is a brief, no BS guide to how to improve your pullups WITHOUT hurting your shoulders in the process. Don't keep these secrets to yourself! Spread the word (*cough cough* share this episode with someone *cough*) 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, a...
Mar 04, 2024•12 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most intriguing of episodes by a mysterious stranger - a physical therapist known only as Bowtied Bengal . Join us as we discuss his origin story, how he got interested in physical therapy, his unique and helpful approach to getting his clients back on the straight and narrow, and, of course, the meeting point between physical therapy and physical fitness. Find him online at: "I'm ...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com This is an audio crash course on how to get started with kettlebells the RIGHT way (i.e. my way lol) Listen, take mental notes, and enjoy (oh, and share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed it). 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 ...
Feb 27, 2024•12 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this fun-filled episode of ye olde Hammer Cast once again by Megan Kelly - an English lass who not only broke, but SMASHED the Guinness World Record for most kettlebell swings performed in a single hour, and is gearing up to do it yet again. Listen in as we talk about her training, how she balances it with a busy career and personal life, and much, much more. Find her online at https://...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I want to give you some of my thoughts on minimalism and why you won't gain on what you don't train. 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 Challe...
Feb 20, 2024•12 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by my friend Ran "Bario" Bar-Yoshafat: a veteran of Israel's Maglan special forces commando unit, a lawyer, a regular commentator on Israeli policy on both friendly and hostile foreign media, and the Deputy Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum headquartered in Jerusalem. He was recently called up for reserve duty to fight against the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza, an...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this most glorious of episodes by none other than Matt Schifferle of the Red Delta Project. In this chat we talk about his back story - how he got into calisthenics - and his unique and highly effective method of combining various approaches to calisthenics training into one unyielding and epic approach to long-term strength and fitness gains. Find him online at: Website: www.reddeltapr...
Feb 15, 2024•50 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Vikas Reddy - an enthusiastic and highly passionate student of strength all the way from the cradle of physical culture: India. During our chat we talked about his earliest experiences with physical culture, how he methodically, tirelessly, and unceasingly followed whatever information he could get his hands on - and how he traversed various hardships, setbacks, and diff...
Feb 13, 2024•42 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this dynamite episode by legendary modern-day performing strongman Logan Christopher - a man known for his incredible feats of strength, stamina, and all-around badazzery. Join us as we talk about the timeless and time-honored secrets of strength from the old school strongmen of yesteryear as well as the modern-day application for things like herbal supplements for vastly improved perfo...
Feb 08, 2024•43 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this episode I dive into my "10 Commandments" for StrongFirst kettlebell cert prep - based on my article of the same name on StrongFirst.com. Listen, apply, and enjoy. 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...
Feb 05, 2024•15 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by former Navy SEAL and current nutrition and habits coach Huggy McNiff. Huggy has an incredible back story and an even MORE incredible current story, where he continues to crush weakness, forge epic strength, and guide the way for his countless clients around the world to do the same. Listen, take notes, and enjoy. And be sure to check him out at https://www.trevorkasheynu...
Feb 01, 2024•55 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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...
Jan 29, 2024•12 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by legendary gymnastics strength coach Christopher Sommer - author of Building the Gymnastics Body and trainer of countless victorious national and international gymnastic champions. Come along with us as we talk about the in-depth, no BS methods he has used to mold mortals into masters and influence generations of strength and fitness enthusiasts with his avant garde but p...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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...
Jan 22, 2024•9 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Ryan Pitts - founder of https://www.strongergrip.com In addition to being a life-long strength and health fanatic, he's also become famous the world over for his incredible strength creations: real-world functional equipment to build brute strength, raw power, and uncompromising resilience. Check him out online on Instagram at @strongergripmetalmaster On that note, if yo...
Jan 18, 2024•54 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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...
Jan 16, 2024•7 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Clif Harski - co-founder of the PPSC (Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification) and all-around avant garde kettlebell guru. We talk at length about the value - and necessity - of variety in training, why the kettlebell is one of the best tools around for improved performance, and how to take the strength-based kettlebell movements and transform them into radical at...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Malcolm McCowan - an Aussie transplant in America who has done a whole heaping helping of my programs, courses, challenges, and guides and has positively transformed his strength and movability because of it. Listen, take notes, and enjoy. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simu...
Jan 09, 2024•56 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by physical therapist and all-around brilliant athletic trainer Dr. Matt Casturo. On today's episode we talk in depth about the strengthening the tendons and ligaments, ways to use isometrics and dynamic exercises to bulletproof the body against the ravages of some of our favorite sports and activities, and much, much more. Be sure to check Matt out at: Website: https://www...
Jan 04, 2024•40 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by Professor Adam Turner: an English professor at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea and a bona fide kettlebell and calisthenics fanatic. Hear his epic story of how he first "shook hand(les)" with the kettlebell and how it eventually lead him to the Hammerverse, where he's gone on to crush weakness in spectacular fashion ever since. On that note, if you like training ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once again by the great Zack Henderson, SFG II and strength trainer extraordinaire. On today's episode we talk principally about his upcoming Lift-A-Palooza event in Nashville, which promises to be a heck of a good time. Check out the details for that right here: https://zackhenderson.com/funnel/liftapalooza/liftapalooza/ On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength t...
Dec 28, 2023•51 min
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode by none other than Josh Beck - a doctor of chiropractic and long-time Hammer Head. Listen in as he regales us with his origin story, his unique take on strength training, and why kettlebells and calisthenics (and movement!) make for such a dynamite approach to training. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
