
The Dan John Podcast
Conversations on strength, health, fitness, life, coaching, and anything else that comes up.Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.Dan has written 14 books and has been coaching for over 40 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share it freely.
Latest episodes

May 8, 2025 • 31min
EP 298 - Using KBs Without Ballistics, 10k Swing Challenge, ABF, Trap Bar Deadlifts & More
00:00 - Intro00:39 - Best Ways to Use the Landmine for Presses04:26 - Becoming a Trainer After 6012:09 - Modifying the 10k Swing Challenge15:56 - Armor Building Formula for Runners19:40 - Using Kettlebells Without Ballistics24:28 - Trap Bar Deadlift for Lifters Over 60 ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

May 1, 2025 • 52min
EP 297 - Superhero Training Program, Squats, Minimalist Workout, Increasing KB Weight
00:00 - Intro01:07 - Superhero Training Program by Dan John14:15 - Best Training for a 49-Year-Old Fireman26:01 - Adding Cardio to Perfect Workout33:32 - Increasing Kettlebell Weight on ABC39:26 - Dan John’s Favorite Shoes44:19 - Doing Squats with Bad Mobility or Injury49:09 - One Lift a Day with Just Three Lifts? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 26, 2025 • 51min
EP 296 - ABF, Squats, High Rep Training, Rebuilding Strength, Programming Your Workload
00:00 - Intro00:53 - Spreading the Workload in Your Programming11:36 - Why Light Weight High Reps Feel So Hard20:44 - Adding Additional Exercises to ABF24:41 - Best Exercises to Improve Your Sprinting28:17 - Best Way to Do Squats32:47 - Getting Your Old Strength Back 37:23 - The Best Beginner Program for Middle-Aged Women42:27 - Understanding Love at A Deeper Level ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 17, 2025 • 40min
EP 295 - Building Mass & Strength, Joint-Friendly Program, Getting Your Old Strength Back
00:00 - Intro00:57 - New 10K Hip Thrust Challenge?04:59 - Building Strength Without Adding Weight10:04 - Best Joint-Friendly Program14:26 - Setting & Achieving Your Fitness Goals22:18 - Dan John's Secret Oatmeal Recipe25:06 - Combining Mass, Strength, and Hypertrophy30:28 - Best Program to Get Your Old Strength Back36:01 - Best Program for Athletic Performance ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 10, 2025 • 32min
EP 294 - Anaconda Strength, Loaded Carries, Strength Standards, "Bro Splits", Sleep & More
00:00 - Intro00:48 - Chasing Strength Standards With Limited Sleep and Time08:38 - Dan John’s Journals10:57 - Dan John on Alcohol Consumption 14:50 - Adding Backward Carries to Boost Anaconda Strength18:23 - Bringing Up Neglected Lifts After “Bro Splits”23:26 - Building a Bodyweight Overhead Press ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 3, 2025 • 46min
EP 293 - Workout Plan for Muscle & Strength, Loaded Carries, KB Swings, Counting Macros
00:00 - Intro00:42 - Best Kettlebell Exercises for Golf07:27 - Heavy Workout Plan for Muscle and Strength11:03 - Are Swings Necessary if You’re Doing Cleans17:45 - Dan John on Macro Counting34:00 - Getting Parents to Prioritize Health and Fitness42:47 - Replacing Loaded Carries in Tight Spaces ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Mar 27, 2025 • 56min
EP 292 - Building Muscle & Strength, Workout Program for Dads, Diet Tricks, Olympic Lifts
00:00 - Intro00:50 - Best Program to Build Muscle09:32 - Helping Young Athletes with Competition Jitters19:49 - Best Workout Program for New Dads27:08 - Improving Olympic Lift While Building Strength34:00 - Simple Diet Tricks for Stressful Times48:47 - Building Muscle and Strength After 60 ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Mar 20, 2025 • 40min
EP 291 - Best Program for Busy People, Kettlebell Cardio, Best Tools for Home Gyms & More
00:00 - Intro00:42 - Best Training Program for Busy People07:36 - Teaching Young Female Athletes to Throw13:55 - Best Way to Do Cardio With Kettlebells23:15 - Reducing Body Inflammation31:46 - Best Tools for Home Gyms34:24 - Building Power and Speed for Martial Arts ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Mar 13, 2025 • 38min
EP 290 - Best Lifts for Minimalist Training, ABC, Training for Longevity, Olympic Lifts
00:00 - Intro00:57 - Best Lifts for Minimalist Training07:17 - Best Exercises for Golfers13:05 - Training for Longevity25:09 - Adding Snatch Row Variations to ABC?29:20 - Olympic Lifting Over 40 ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Mar 6, 2025 • 34min
EP 289 - Minimalist Program, Getting Shredded, KB Swings, Easy Strength, Overtraining
00:00 - Intro00:38 - Getting Shredded After Easy Strength07:15 - Dan John on Thrusters09:02 - LitviSprints with Kettlebell Swings?!12:08 - Minimalist Hypertrophy/Mobility Program15:42 - Avoiding Overtraining And Staying Consistent on One Program22:03 - Kettlebell Training for Performance25:36 - Best Books on Strength Programming28:08 - Home Gym Barbell Strength Training for the Family29:13 - Combining Easy Strength with Other Sports ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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