Ep. 467: Mark Shropshire on Building Strength and Muscle at Age 50 and Beyond
Release Date: 07/25/2024
Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups
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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
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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
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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
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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: Β· Gives you more strength than it takes from you Β· Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously Β· 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, itβs just 9 minutes long, and itβs designed to be done WITH your current workouts β 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
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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
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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: Β· Gives you more strength than it takes from you Β· Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously Β· Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and...
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Ep. 474: Insider Secrets to CONQUERING Your New Years Resolutions
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It's the New Year. You're feeling newly invigorated and determined to make this your best year ever. If you're like most people, your fitness goals play a key role in your overall plans to better yourself; and why wouldn't they? After all, physically taking action is the key to achieving anything in your life. What better representation of your determination is there other than to take the reigns and make mad gains? Yet if you're like most people, odds are you're at risk of FAILING your New Year's goals within months, if not weeks. Well, I say F that. This episode will give...
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*BONUS* Language Master Luca Lampariello Reveals How to REALLY Learn a New Language in 2025
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I'm joined on this episode by none other than bona fide polyglot (i.e. speaker of many languages) and master language teacher Luca Lampariello - founder of the SMART Language Learning Academy and speaker of 15 languages (10 of them at a fluent level). In this episode Luca and I talk about: Luca's origin story and early struggles with language learning The differences between acquiring a language vs. learning a language The importance of comprehensible, interesting, and acquisition-rich input for language learning Avoiding the "grammar trap" and focusing on communication over...
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Ep. 473: Paul McIlroy Reveals the SECRETS of Perpetual Strength
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Hot diggity dayum, this was one HECK of a jam-packed episode. It's also my longest to date, and for good reason. Paul and I dove deep into a topic near and dear to both of our hearts: building perpetual strength 1. Introduction and book promotion - Paul's new book "Perpetual Strength" (which you can - and should - check out here: - Aleks's 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at ) 2. Paul's background and early experiences - Martial arts and strength training - Experiences with UFC...
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Ep. 472: Pat Flynn Gives a Sneak Peak Of His Brand-New Book, Strong ON!
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I'm joined on this episode by my ol' pal Pat Flynn to talk about his epic new book, Strong ON! In this episode we talk about: Release of Pat Flynn's new book "Strong On: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility" Defining minimalism properly, not just as "doing very little" The benefits of kettlebell training as a "fitness generalist" approach Incorporating creativity and principles from other disciplines (like music) into workout design The importance of making fitness enhance your life, not consume it Examples of Pat's "Flynnimalism" approach...
info_outlineI'm joined on this brand-new episode once more by my friend Mark Shropshire, a master instructor with Original Strength (OS). Now it's YOUR turn to join us as we discuss:
- His upcoming OS workshops in Colorado
- the benefits of the OS system for various populations, including older adults and those recovering from injuries.
- Shrop's personal experience of recovering from a hip injury using OS techniques and the importance of addressing physical limitations to improve overall well-being.
- How of kettlebells, the BakBon device, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training can be used for rehabilitation and strength training, highlighting the balance between scientific research and practical experience.
- His work on an upcoming book titled "Loaded Resets" that explores how adding load to OS resets can improve posture and mental clarity.
- His collaborative effort in writing an ebook on pickleball, a growing sport with a wide range of players, focusing on fitness and technique.
- Much, much more
Follow him online at markshropshire.com and follow him on Instagram at @shropshirest
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Have fun and happy training!
- Aleks Salkin