

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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Jul 31, 2025 • 44min
EP 310 - ABC, Functional Fitness, ABF, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness & More
00:00 - Intro01:11 - Dan John’s Take on “Functional Fitness”20:31 - Handling DOMS As Older Athletes30:39 - Best way to Push Yourself with ABC36:04 - Doing ABF without the 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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 42min
EP 309 - Barbell Training, Squats, KB Olympic Lifts, Rite of Passage, Mobility & More
00:00 - Intro00:39 - Adding Squats to the Rite of Passage11:12 - Dan John on Wind, Records, and the Future of the Discus19:02 - Returning to Barbell Training After Years & Mobility 29:12 - Getting the Full Benefits of Olympic Lifting From Kettlebells ► 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.

Jul 17, 2025 • 43min
EP 308 - ABF, Overtraining, Olympic Lifting, Strength Standards, Recovery Tips & More
00:00 - Intro00:39 - Doing ABF After 5006:12 - 3-Day a Week Program for Increasing Olympic Lifting13:07 - Rehabbing a Shoulder Replacement18:53 - Strength Standards for ABF25:04 - Getting Away with Only Focusing on Strength31:52 - Stopping Overtraining in ABF: Stiff Joints and Mobility Drills38:32 - Healing the Bicep Tendon Issues ► 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.

Jul 10, 2025 • 56min
EP 307 - Maintaining Muscle Mass, Progressing to Heavier Bells, Program for Busy People, Deadlifts & More
00:00 - Intro00:44 - Maintaining Muscle Mass After 5012:10 - Strength Training While Training for a Triathlon16:11 - Best Program for Busy People24:19 - Romanian Deadlifts vs. Regular Deadlifts29:45 - Progressing to Heavier Bells in ABF and Pistol Squats38:24 - Discovering Your Natural Strengths in Training43:49 - Training with Sore Muscles49:13 - Choosing the Right Kettlebell Load for Clean & Jerks ► 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.

Jul 3, 2025 • 50min
EP 306 - Strength Standards, ABC, Humane Burpee, Beginner Program for 50+, Snatch Test & More
00:00 - Intro01:01 - Staying Snatch-Test Ready at 40s08:47 - Best Beginner Program for 50+ Years Old15:44 - Best Mattress Options for Athletes Over 5017:53 - Best Way to Train for Strength and Muscle After 5024:02 - Standards for the Humane Burpee29:06 - Strength Standards for Athletes 34:27 - Dan John on Slow Reps and Pauses in Strength Training39:17 - The Best Way to Progress in ABC43:17 - Doing Easy Strength Long Term47:20 - Dan’s Workshops in Utah ► 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.

Jun 26, 2025 • 54min
EP 305 - ABF, Combining Single & Double KB, Beginner Program, Easy Strength, Bench Press
00:00 - Intro00:43 - Best Lower Body Training for Tall Guys05:50 - ABF vs. Traditional Body Part Split11:41 - Rotating ABF and Easy Strength18:22 - Combining Single and Double Kettlebell ABC24:36 - Programming for a Whole Year After 6031:01 - Hitting a 32kg Press PR with Dan’s Rep Scheme33:27 - Dan John on Sleep and Meditation Practices42:25 - Best Beginner Program for 55+44:36 - Balancing Strength and Endurance with Lower-Rep Work48:43 - Best Bench Press Alternatives ► 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.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 9min
EP 304 - Best Routine After 50, ABC, Explosive Training, Overhead Press, Easy Meals & More
00:00 - Intro00:42 - Doing ABC Long Term?!09:15 - Best Routine After 5019:01 - Building a Big Overhead Press by Age 3027:03 - Why Some Movements Feel Strong and Others Don’t35:01 - Using Chains for Strength Training and Longevity40:08 - Easy Meals for Busy People46:20 - Morning vs Afternoon Training for Strength Gains51:07 - Dan John on Coaching Your Own Kids56:36 - Adding Explosive Training into Your Routine01:01:24 - The Best Way to Get Stronger 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.

Jun 12, 2025 • 35min
EP 303 - Strength Standards, Presses & Carries, Building Strength, Beginner Tips & More
00:00 - Intro00:37 - Determining Strength Standards for Athletes16:09 - Best Manual Labor Backgrounds for Building Strength20:18 - Adding More Pull Movements to Simple Programs25:51 - Learning Movement Techniques Safely with Light Weights31:04 - Presses and Carries for Endurance Athletes in Season ► 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.

Jun 5, 2025 • 57min
EP 302 - Minimalist Program, MMS, KB Snatch, Summer Program, Mobility Work, Loaded Carries
00:00 - Intro01:37 - Going Easier on Your Joints After 30?07:58 - Press Progression Options in ABF12:04 - Adding Isometrics to Your Program17:01 - Most Efficient Way of Doing Mobility Work25:03 - Minimalist Program for Glutes and Half-Bodyweight Press31:34 - Minimalist Program for Strong Legs35:37 - Best Summer Program38:19 - Using the Kettlebell Floor Press for Easy Strength41:31 - Replacing Squats with Loaded Carries?45:08 - Mass Made Simple with Kettlebells for Bodybuilding50:02 - Improving Your Kettlebell Snatch ► 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 29, 2025 • 49min
EP 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More
00:00 - Intro00:36 - Park Bench FAT LOSS Program with the 24KG Kettlebell11:20 - Combining Easy Strength with “Bro Split”19:10 - Dan John on Training for Real World Strength26:59 - The Effect of Program Switches on Athlete Development37:07 - Dan John on Sleeping 12 Hours a Day Challenge44:04 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF46:19 - Doing Curls for ABF ► 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.