Ep. 479: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Antoni Poblocki Dishes On How He Achieved His 1/2 Bodyweight 1-Arm Military Press
Release Date: 02/11/2025
Ep. 484: 14 Years of Calisthenics, 14 Tips for Guaranteed Gains
The Hammer Cast
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 as that of my students from around the world, I dish on a comprehensive overview of how to successfully approach calisthenics - not just for short term goals, but for life. Oh, and I also talk about on the upcoming Black Sabbath concert - the LAST and FINAL one ever - which I'm pumped for. (Lastly: get my FREE 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here: 1....
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Ep. 483: The Badazz History of the Snatch
The Hammer Cast
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 eventually kettlebells, it has found a place in the training of just about every serious trainee. And if you're not currently training it seriously? Well, this episode just might light that fire you need under your tush... On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience...
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Ep. 482: Clean Your Way to Heavier Snatches (feat. Gil Reves, StrongFirst Elite)
The Hammer Cast
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 all: THE CLEAN. Gil has done arguably more to master the clean than just about anybody else, and he has the spectacular results to show for it. In this episode we discuss: Importance of the kettlebell clean in martial arts and defense positioning Benefits beyond just moving the bell to the rack position Improving overall strength, technique, and movement...
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Ep. 481: Paul McIlroy Talks Even MORE Secrets of Perpetual Strength!
The Hammer Cast
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 Train constantly rolling into the station year after year, decade after decade. If you haven’t already, I will encourage you once again to get: - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: - My 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at ) Now let’s take a...
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Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups
The Hammer Cast
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 addition to patience, proper instruction, and all that jazz, one other thing that will likely help you a great deal is my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. Using some of the movements found in this challenge, Louis Toh (who has been a guest on the show), improved his Turkish get-up from 24 kg to 32 kg (53 lb to 70 lb) by focusing on these movements. Snag...
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Ep. 479: TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Antoni Poblocki Dishes On How He Achieved His 1/2 Bodyweight 1-Arm Military Press
The Hammer Cast
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 recommendation and his journey into kettlebell training. He also discusses his passion for historical reenactments, focusing on the early medieval ages in Europe, and how that has influenced his physical training. Antoni explains the evolution of his kettlebell training, from group sessions to individual work at home, and the strategies that helped him achieve his recent...
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Ep. 478: Josh Harris on getting stronger than ever before at age 53
The Hammer Cast
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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 Year. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from "strong" to "stronger than ever" at the tender age of 53. In this episode we cover: 0:01:36 Josh Harris' best training year at age 53 0:02:54 Balancing different training disciplines 0:07:46 Adapting training programs for personal goals 0:11:15 The impact of Original Strength training 0:16:08...
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Ep. 477: Rules for Calisthenics Domination
The Hammer Cast
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 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...
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Ep. 476: An Exclusive Interview with Hammer Head of the Year Dr. Justin Schooth
The Hammer Cast
Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com 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. Join us as we discuss how he's gone from injured and in agony to so freakishly strong, fit, and resilient that the young men on his volunteer lifeguarding post have earned a newfound respect for his outsized level of physical prowess (while also keeping his daughters' boyfriends on notice!) * Justin's Introduction and Hammerhead of...
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Ep. 475: 4 Tips for Going From 1 Pullup to 5 - WITHOUT Breaking Your Body Down in the Process
The Hammer Cast
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 mentioned in this episode: Hanging: Bodyweight Rows: YTWLs: Jackknife Pullups: 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...
info_outlineIn 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 recommendation and his journey into kettlebell training.
He also discusses his passion for historical reenactments, focusing on the early medieval ages in Europe, and how that has influenced his physical training.
Antoni explains the evolution of his kettlebell training, from group sessions to individual work at home, and the strategies that helped him achieve his recent pressing milestone.
Looking ahead, he outlines his plans to potentially complete the SFG2 certification and participate in a challenging "Top Team" competition in Poland. Throughout the conversation, Antoni and I explore the cultural and historical significance of strength training, particularly in the Polish context.
Topics:
0:00:02 Introduction and Guest Introduction
0:02:16 Anthony's Discovery of Aleks' Work
0:04:19 Anthony's Involvement in Historical Reenactments
0:11:56 Kettlebell Training and Polish Culture
0:16:44 Anthony's Approach to Kettlebell Training
0:20:15 Anthony's Recent Half-Bodyweight Press Achievement
0:25:48 Anthony's Future Training Plans
0:28:39 Closing Remarks
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