

The Dan John Podcast
Dan John
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.
Episodes
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Oct 30, 2025 • 51min
EP 323 - ABF, Squats, Original Strength, Loaded Carries, Rack & Deficit Deadlifts & More
 00:00 - Intro01:07 - Rack Deadlifts, Deficit Deadlifts, and Quarter Squats10:44 - Combining ABF with Original Strength 19:22 - Working Out Twice a Day28:21 - Dan John's Workout Structure for His Training Groups35:58 - Best Squat Alternatives41:17 - How a Well-Knitted Life Makes You Leaner and Healthier► 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. 

Oct 23, 2025 • 39min
EP 322 - Bodybuilding & Strength Training, Fat Loss, Adjusting Programs, Recovery & More
 00:00 - Intro02:02 - Balancing Bodybuilding & Strength Training08:27 - Adjusting Programs for Your Needs14:10 - Balancing Fat Loss, Recovery, and Strength with KB Training20:12 - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced KB Training27:02 - Lessons from the Catholic Church for Dan John► 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. 

Oct 16, 2025 • 39min
EP 321 - ABC, Squats, Building Muscle, KB Snatches, 5-3-1 Workout, Loaded Carries & More
 00:00 - Intro03:23 - Progressing from High-Rep Squats to 2-3-5 Clusters08:49 - Progressing Weight in the ABC12:05 - Combining Armor Building Complex with 5-3-119:13 - Uneven ABC Weight Selection24:01 - Replacing Back Squats with Goblet Squats After 50s28:22 - Maintaining Snatch Skill with Moderate Sets31:40 - Building Muscle with Low Protein Intake► 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. 

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
EP 320 - Building Strength, Goblet Squats, Machine Workouts, Offset Training, Diet Tips & More
 00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan John on Kettlebell Mount Rushmore10:24 - Getting Maximum Benefits From Goblet Squats14:03 - Finding the Right Offset Balance in KB Training17:57 - Using Machines for Turning Back to Home Training24:43 - Going from Weak to Strong30:02 - Bare Minimum Equipment for a Home Gym36:56 - Muscle Imbalances During Injury Trainings41:36 - Dan John on Diets49:01 - Favorite Programs Using Machines52:56 - Non-Traditional Strength Training► 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. 

Oct 2, 2025 • 43min
EP 319 - ABF, Pull-ups, Loaded Carries, Warm-up Tips, Dan's Gym, Sports Movies & More
 00:00 - Intro00:49 - The Role of Emotions in Training and Mental Warm-Up10:22 - If Dan John Opens a Gym...13:21 - Adding Sprint Work to ABF as a Busy Dad16:44 - Building Rack Strength in ABF19:29 - Dan John’s Favorite Sports Movies25:27 - Doing Pull-ups without MAPS30:01 - Dan John on Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships► 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. 

Sep 25, 2025 • 59min
EP 318 - Pressing the Beast, Front vs Back Squat, Combining Endurance & Strength, Pull-ups
 00:00 - Intro01:08 - Best Tips for Pressing the Beast15:55 - Kettlebell Training with Injuries22:21 - Dan John’s Utah Jazz Stories27:23 - Best Exercises for Adult Basketball Players29:45 - Front Squats vs. Back Squats for Building Big Quads33:55 - The Best Twice-a-Week Program for Runners39:10 - Regaining Pull-Up Strength44:15 - Training Around Regular Blood Donation46:39 - Combining Endurance & Strength Training50:04 - Dan John on Building Simple Health Habits► 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. 

Sep 18, 2025 • 51min
EP 317 - ABF, Loaded Carries, Losing Fat, Pull-ups, Alternating Barbell & KB, Travelling
 00:00 - Intro00:57 - Understanding the High Volume in the ABF07:43 - Alternating Barbell and Kettlebell Workouts12:07 - Dan John’s Travel Workout Routine16:12 - Making Meditation a Daily Practice and Its Benefits23:32 - The Value of Suitcase Carry27:22 - Running the Armor Building Formula Twice a Week33:09 - Starting Olympic Lifts as a Powerlifter36:22 - Dan John’s Guide to Losing 50 Pounds41:32 - Adding Pull-ups to Armor Building?!43:45 - Reaching 30 Mins in ABF, Next?45:50 - The Best Way to Increase ABF Numbers► 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. 

Sep 11, 2025 • 51min
EP 316 - Rite of Passage, Easy Strength, Barbell Program, KB Progressions, Core Strength
 00:00 - Intro00:57 - Best Short-Term Barbell Program09:17 - Rite of Passage Strength Standards for Average Man13:01 - Choosing the Right Kettlebell Program for Your Level19:02 - Spreading the Load in Easy Strength24:48 - Building a Strong Base for Single Kettlebell Press28:07 -  Future-proofing Your Body and Strength35:21 - Improving Your Core Strength42:46 - Full Body vs OLAD for Strength, Hypertrophy► 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. 

Sep 4, 2025 • 47min
EP 315 - Easy Strength, Planning Workouts, Program for Seniors, Training Setbacks & More
 00:00 - Intro00:50 - Planning, Measuring, and Adjusting Your Workouts14:43 - Adding Army’s Exercises to ES4FL17:59 - Bouncing Back from Training Setbacks22:53 - Replacing the NFL Combine Bench Press Test29:01 - Best Program for Seniors35:50 - Best Father Son Workouts39:20 - After You’ve Passed Your Fitness Peak43:05 - Balancing Upper and Lower Body Strength in Training► 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. 

Aug 28, 2025 • 46min
EP 314 - ABF vs Easy Strength, Olympic Lifts, Building Strength, Workouts for Kids & More
 00:00 - Intro00:47 - ABF and Easy Strength for Gaining Strength06:45 - Doing Too Much Cardio in ES4FL14:58 - Best Father Son Workouts26:06 - Starting a Program As a Beginner34:16 - Right Age for Kids to Start Working Out38:26 - Adding in Olympic Lifts into Your Workouts► 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. 


