Ep. 502: How to Train - and GAIN - When Your Job's a Pain

Ep. 502: How to Train - and GAIN - When Your Job's a Pain

From The Hammer Cast by Aleks Salkin

January 30, 2026 · 20 min

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This episode discusses how to effectively train and gain strength while managing a labor-intensive job.

Got a labor-intensive job? Good news: you can still train and make gains. You just have to approach your training correctly. This episode will tell you how. 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 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 PS: if you're interested in my Morning Recharge guide (mentioned on the show), here are some more details about it: https://go.alekssalkin.com/the-morning-recharge-lp

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