The Dan John Podcast

Dan John
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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.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 45min

EP 313 - "What the Hell" Effect, Loaded Carries, Olympic Lifts, Travel, Staying Consistent

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Working Out While Traveling09:49 - The Best Program for Military Training15:55 - Replacing Kettlebell Work with Olympic Lifts19:18 - Dan John on What the Heck Effect26:46 - Being Consistent in Fitness33:19 - Progressive Overload with Loaded Carries?38:07 - The Best Training Program for Multi-Sport Athletes40:19 - Best Lifts And Drills for Throwers► 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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Aug 14, 2025 • 46min

EP 312 - ABF, Traveling, Double vs. Single KB, Press Strength, Dips, Clean & Press & More

00:00 - Intro00:45 - Continuous Clean & Press vs. Clean & Press03:01 - Dan John on Students Struggle to Retain Lifting Basics07:14 - Keeping Students Engaged Long-Term11:31 - Adding Dips and Chins to the ABF17:11 - Training a 65-Year-Old Batman24:11 - Best Way to Train While Traveling31:29 - Push Press vs. Strict Overhead Press36:03 - Kettlebell Work with Doubles vs. Singles39:51 - Improving Press Strength without Horizontal Presses ► 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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Aug 7, 2025 • 56min

EP 311 - Best Program for Fat Loss, KB vs Barbell ABF, Double KBs, Training with Injuries

00:00 - Intro01:09 - Balancing Basic Training and Sports-Specific Exercises11:00 - The Best Program for Fat Loss & Beginner KB Program for Women21:02 - Focusing on Strength or Fat Loss First??27:24 - Using HEAVY Weight in a Park Bench Program30:29 - Doing Big Five Programs with Double Kettlebells33:38 - The Whys and Hows of The 1 Kettlebell Workout37:20 - Working Out with a Broken Body as A 30+45:25 - Kettlebell ABF vs. Barbell ABF 48:46 - Strength Training: Working on Your Weak Spots ► 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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