#104 - Aleks Salkin: No BS!

The Strength Connection

In the 104th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, Aleks Salkin, will talk about his inspiration behind writing the new book, Kettlebell vs. Calisthenic training, minimalism or reductionism, losing a subscriber due to Getup-Ain’t-All-That email, and more.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!

In this chapter, you will discover:

(1:05) Introducing our special guest, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(1:45) The Strength Connection: EP 49 - Aleks Salkin: The Hebrew Hammer

(2:15) The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(2:25) Shout out to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength

(2:25) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn

(3:30) Aleks’ inspiration behind writing the new book

(3:45) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst

(4:35) Kettelbell vs. Calisthenic training

(5:30) The fifth element

(6:10) The target audience of the new book

(6:55) The Naked Warrior by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst

(7:20) About kettlebell programmings

(7:45) Who is this book for?

(9:15) Work constraint vs. time constraint

(9:45) “Strength is a skill like anything else. It is something that you can learn.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection

(10:10) Mindset behind bodyweight training

(11:15) The big issue with calisthenics

(11:40) “The better you get at calisthenics, the more you'll learn about strength in general.” Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst

(12:45) Why does Mike enjoy kettlebell training?

(13:25) The sweet spot between simple vs. not simpler

(13:45) Minimalism or reductionism

(14:15) The big 7 strength movement pattern

(15:10) Commitment and compliance

(17:05) “Minimalism is attractive to people, because they think you don't have to do that much.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection

(17:40) Lack of a standardized definition of minimalism

(18:20) Pat Flynn’s definition of minimalism

(19:00) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert

(20:00) Minimal effect of dose

(21:50) Optimal, a sweet spot

(22:45) Dan John's definition of minimalism @coachdanjohn

(24:15) Pavel Tsatsouline’s Russian joke @strongfirst

(25:50) How did Aleks develop the programs for his new book?

(26:45) World Famous Dragon Gym

https://www.dragongym.com

(28:45) The reason NOT to teach Turkish get-ups to beginners

(32:35) Reasons why commonly used calisthenics techniques are not good

(37:00) Losing a subscriber due to the Getup-Ain’t-All-That email

(39:15) Shout out to Chris Abbott LinkedIn: Chris Abbott

(40:35) Another question about getups

(42:30) Kettlebell Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst

(44:00) How long should you do a program?

(46:15) Shout out to Bret Jones @brettjonessfg

(49:05) One thing every trainer should know

(50:10) “All the tactics are really reliant on the principles.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(51:10) Dunning Kruger Effect

(54:25) “You have to have a good enough personal experience and experience helping other people, before you can effectively guide anybody.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(54:45) “The biggest part of coaching is how you communicate.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection

(57:40) 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge

https://www.alekssalkin.com/

Where to find Aleks Salkin? @aleks_salkin

Chapters

1. #104 - Aleks Salkin: No BS! (00:00:00)

2. Introducing our special guest, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin (00:01:05)

3. The Strength Connection: EP 49 - Aleks Salkin: The Hebrew Hammer (00:01:45)

4. The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin (00:02:15)

5. Shout out to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength (00:02:25)

6. Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn (00:02:25)

7. Aleks’ inspiration behind writing the new book (00:03:30)

8. Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst (00:03:45)

9. Kettelbell vs. Calisthenic training (00:04:35)

10. The fifth element (00:05:30)

11. The target audience of the new book (00:06:10)

12. The Naked Warrior by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst (00:06:55)

13. About kettlebell programmings (00:07:20)

14. Who is this book for? (00:07:45)

15. Work constraint vs. time constraint (00:09:15)

16. “Strength is a skill like anything else. It is something that you can learn.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection (00:09:45)

17. Mindset behind bodyweight training (00:10:10)

18. The big issue with calisthenics (00:11:15)

19. “The better you get at calisthenics, the more you'll learn about strength in general.” Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst (00:11:40)

20. Why does Mike enjoy kettlebell training? (00:12:45)

21. The sweet spot between simple vs. not simpler (00:13:25)

22. Minimalism or reductionism (00:13:45)

23. The big 7 strength movement pattern (00:14:15)

24. Commitment and compliance (00:15:10)

25. “Minimalism is attractive to people, because they think you don't have to do that much.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection (00:17:05)

26. Lack of a standardized definition of minimalism (00:17:40)

27. Pat Flynn’s definition of minimalism (00:18:20)

28. Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert (00:19:00)

29. Minimal effect of dose (00:20:00)

30. Optimal, a sweet spot (00:21:50)

31. Dan John's definition of minimalism @coachdanjohn (00:22:45)

32. Pavel Tsatsouline’s Russian joke @strongfirst (00:24:15)

33. How did Aleks develop the programs for his new book? (00:25:50)

34. World Famous Dragon Gym (00:26:45)

35. The reason NOT to teach Turkish get-ups to beginners (00:28:45)

36. Reasons why commonly used calisthenics techniques are not good (00:32:35)

37. Losing a subscriber due to the Getup-Ain’t-All-That email (00:37:00)

38. Shout out to Chris Abbott LinkedIn: Chris Abbott (00:39:15)

39. Another question about getups (00:40:35)

40. Kettlebell Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst (00:42:30)

41. How long should you do a program? (00:44:00)

42. Shout out to Bret Jones @brettjonessfg (00:46:15)

43. One thing every trainer should know (00:49:05)

44. “All the tactics are really reliant on the principles.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin (00:50:10)

45. Dunning Kruger Effect (00:51:10)

46. “You have to have a good enough personal experience and experience helping other people, before you can effectively guide anybody.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin (00:54:25)

47. “The biggest part of coaching is how you communicate.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection (00:54:45)

48. 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (00:57:40)

49. Where to find Aleks Salkin? @aleks_salkin (00:57:40)