The Hammer Cast

Wanna get freakishly strong like the Cirque du Soleil acrobats or old time strongmen? I dish on how to do exactly that in this episode. If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you ·...

"Eliminate frustration and speed ahead." Who doesn't want this? When it comes to strength training - and calisthenics in particular - many ambitious and well-meaning enthusiasts jump right into a laundry list of...

If you want to radically speed up your mastery of the ballistic kettlebell lifts - no matter WHERE you are in your training journey - you need to throw conventional training tactics out the window and use a sleek set of...

If you're looking to trim up, get lean, and drop some unsightly flab, here are some first steps that will help you toward that end. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from...

There seem to be two sides of the proverbial coin in the fitness world when it comes to stretching: Side 1: it is mission critical that you do it. Side 2: you damn well better not even think about it - especially before...

There are a great many systems out there promising to deliver movement quality - and probably a lot of them can make good on that promise. Even still, this is why I choose Original Strength... On that note, if you like...

Get your own free copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here => I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than kettlebell superstar Zack Henderson to talk about his annual Lift-A-Palooza...

It's easy to blame your environment for your circumstances. But is it really so hard to act positively in spite of them? I dish on exactly this in this episode: li::marker]:font-[sans-serif]" start="1"> Introduction The...

Over the past few years (more, really) there has been a discussion over the seemingly outsized importance of grip strength for not just your overall strength, but also your longevity. But is it really true? What impact...

Let's face it: even though strength, youthful athleticism, and pain-free movement may be your top priorities, EVERYBODY wants to look good as well. Fortunately, it ain't an either/or proposition. You CAN have it all. I...

On this episode I dish on the power of CARRYOVER to make your training more effective, time efficient, and frankly fun (who DOESN'T like getting more gains for their efforts?) Tune in and enjoy. On that note, if you...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: I'm joined on this episode by Marc Miller: founder of Happiness Quarterly Magazine and The Gunnar Project - dedicated to helping children and young adults...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: Despite its ancient origins, the kettlebell has managed to stand the test of time as a strength and conditioning tool par excellence - even inspiring the...

I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski. We covered a boatload of ground on this one - so much so you might even want to whip out your favorite notebook and pencil...

In this episode I dive into how to use LIGHT training to build some serious MIGHT. On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience...

In this episode of the Hammer Cast, I celebrate the 14th anniversary of my journey into calisthenics training by sharing key insights and lessons learned over the years. Drawing from my own personal experience as well...

At the dawn of the modern weight training movement, one exercise quickly arose (pun intended) to prominence among the pioneers of the jolly ol' game of taming the iron: The one-arm snatch. From barbells, dumbbells, and...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: I'm joined once more by my friend Gil "The Beast from the Middle East" Reves to talk about the most underrated (and overlooked) kettlebell movement of them...

Lightning has struck ONCE MORE, and the Hebrew Hammer and Paul "Big Mac" McIlroy are back under one proverbial roof once more to talk about some more of Paul's most hard-hitting, no BS insights into how to keep the Gain...

Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups On this episode I discuss the importance of training foundational movements and exercises BEFORE attempting Turkish get-ups at all - let alone trying to go heavy...

In this episode, I welcome Antoni Poblocki to discuss his impressive strength achievements, particularly his recent half-bodyweight press of 40 kilograms. Antoni shares how he discovered my work through a friend's...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Josh Harrs: One of my long-time Inner Circle students and the inaugural Inner Circle Member of the...

Here are a few videos of examples of PROPER form for pushups and one-arm pushups: Pushups => One-arm pushups => If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and...

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Dr. Justin Schooth: One of my long-time online students and the inaugural Hammer Head of the Year...

On this episode I answer an email from a fan asking how to blow past that seemingly insurmountable single pullup he's stuck at so he can get all the way to a mighty (and achievable) five reps. Video footage of movements...