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The Dan John Podcast

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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 46min

EP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries

00:00 - Intro02:21 - Best Way to Add Suitcase Carries to ABF Without Overdoing It10:40 - Dan John on the Evolutionary "Why" of Muscle Hypertrophy18:06 - Best Way to Build Muscle Without Compromising Daily Energy22:25 - Combining Strength & Endurance for 50-Year-Olds26:52 - Things Dan Misses About Pre-Internet Lifting Culture37:51 - Interview with Brian Intro39:40 - What Did Dan Learn About Himself After 300 Episodes?46:50 - How Does Dan Stop People from Quitting?51:29 - How Did Dan Teach Himself to Act Patient?01:00:17 - Dan John’s Origin Story01:06:59 - Dan’s Perspective on Why Does Fitness Matter?01:12:05 - Dan John on The Pressure to Chase Extreme Lifting Results?01:18:47 - Do Heavy Workouts Still Give Dan a Buzz?01:21:10 - How Does Getting Stronger Change People?01:27:52 - Why Is Strongman More Meaningful Than Bodybuilding?01:32:13 - How Does Dan Set Goals?01:36:51 - Which Non-Fitness Book Shaped Dan’s Coaching Most? ► 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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May 15, 2025 • 56min

EP 299 - Best Strength Program, Squats, Easy Strength ABF, Strength Standards, & More

00:00 - Intro01:24 - Doing Squats for Getting Stronger?!10:15 - Tracking Progress in Subjective Fields18:49 - Strength Standards for ABC & The Press Challenge23:41 - ABF with 2,3,5,10 Rep Scheme27:13 - Dan John's Favorite Version of The Sword in the Stone31:58 - Adapting Armor Building Formula to Your Busy Schedule38:17 - Alternating Exercises in Easy Strength42:02 - Best Short Workouts for Busy and Tired People46:03 - Best Strength Program for Athletes Over 50 ► 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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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.
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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.

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