# Ep. 509: Building a Better Kettlebell with Colin Lake

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Podcast: [The Hammer Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hammer-cast-1171744)
Published: 2026-06-21T12:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast , Yours Jewly, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin, sits down with Colin Lake of Great Lakes Girya Pro to dish on what actually makes a great kettlebell. Colin shares his journey from competitive soccer in Canada to top-level personal trainer, how a car accident payout accidentally funded his strength career, and why he became obsessed with building a better kettlebell. In this episode: [0:03:30] Colin's origin story: soccer, injury, and getting into coaching [0:06:50] Discovering kettlebells through StrongFirst, Anatomy in Motion, and Neurokinetic Therapy [0:12:40] Why most people's first kettlebell is "not that great" [0:16:50] The 70 mm window: how design impacts wrist position, torque, and performance [0:24:50] Training and designing "monster" bells up to 100+ kg (and beyond) [0:32:20] Grit, discomfort, and why people quit kettlebells too soon [0:37:20] Where to get Great Lakes Gireya Pro bells and the new Great Lakes Method lineup Links mentioned: Free 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge – https://9 minutechallenge.com Great Lakes Girya Pro (standard bells, clubs, maces) – www. greatlakesgiryapro.com Great Lakes Method (oversized "monster" kettlebells) – www. greatlakesmethod.com Find Colin on Instagram at ColinantonyLake (click here => Instagram ) and YouTube at Colin Lake - YouTube

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