
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

Aug 3, 2023 • 50min
EP 206 - Easy Strength, Kettlebell Workout, Bigger Biceps, Mind Muscle Connection & More...
00:00 - Intro00:53 - Is Mind/Muscle Connection Valuable for Lifting or Should One Focus on Finding a Comfortable Groove?10:06 - How Does Dan Set All His Programs for Everyone?25:55 - Is Easy Strength a Good Fit for Triathlon Training Cycle?33:08 - How to Get Bigger Biceps?39:20 - What's the Best Approach for Improving Lower Body Strength for Badminton? Is ABC Enough for It?45:30 - Pros and Cons of Park Bench Kettlebell Workout/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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jul 27, 2023 • 56min
EP 205 - Easy Strength, Double Kettlebells, Loaded Carries, Deadlifts & More
00:00 - Intro01:09 - How do you prepare yourself as a coach?07:35 - Dan on Easy Strength11:51 - Best off-season strength training program for footballers20:35 - Strength training program for triathlon/endurance athletes25:42 - Best deadlift variation for a normal guy35:12 - Best cardio to do with easy strength40:55 - Can loaded carries lead to injuries?46:04 - Getting back to strength training after a long break/injury & how you can get your old strength back51:41 - Why Dan recommends pair of two 44 pounds (20 kg) 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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 41min
EP 204 - Best Kettlebell Movements, Chin-Ups, Contact Sports & Old People Training
00:00 - Intro01:15 - How Does Movement Style Impact Performance in Different Quadrants? 16:32 - The BEST Kettlebell Movements for Who Has Diastasis Recti!27:30 - Chin-Ups for Older People!31:53 - How to Regain Drive and Motivation to Train After Retiring from Contact 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to

Jul 13, 2023 • 56min
EP 203 - Kettlebell Swings, Prison Workouts, KB Rite of Passage & Deadlift Variations
00:00 - Intro01:07 - Dan on How to Clean and Press During Barbell Rite a Passage Program07:46 - How did Dan John Balance Work, Coaching, and Athletics?15:22 - Tips for Improving Overhead Squat Stability and Range of Motion?20:58 - What Training Program Does Dan John Recommend for Physically Labor-Intensive Jobs? 30:02 - Can Explosive Work After “Grinds" Yield Similar Progress?35:51 - Dan John on Sumo Deadlifts!41:33 - BEST Alternatives to Kettlebell Swings!44:25 - Should You Do the Armor Building Complex for Strength Maintenance?47:29 - Optimal Training with Limited Equipment During One-Year Prison Confinement? ► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jul 6, 2023 • 42min
EP 202 - Strength Standards, Building Power, Training Abs, Pull-Ups & New Parents
00:00 - Intro05:50 - How to Train Your ABS? 10:29 - What Lifting Standards Should 65+ People Aim for in Their Training?18:40 - Dan on 30-Second Hangs and Pull-Ups!20:23 - Easy Strength for POWER!28:04 - Dan on James Councilman’s strength training ideas!30:32 - How to Plan a Summer Fitness Routine for Trip and Pregnancy?33:06 - Adjusting Training for Knee Sensitivity: Best Alternatives to Heavy Squatting!37:08 - The Best Program For New Fathers! ► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jun 29, 2023 • 42min
EP 201 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Heavy Squats, Dan's 3 Keys, Using Bands & More...
00:00 - Intro01:13 - Best Exercises for Your First Set!08:06 - 3 Keys Dan Collected for Sports, Careers, and Life! 12:03 - Dan on Doing Heavy Squats!16:44 - Are Bands Really Effective to Use in Your Training?21:01 - How You Should Structure Your Training Decade by Decade?24:25 - How to Add Something to the Easy Strength Protocol?31:09 - How to Create a "Culture of Strength" at a High School with No Existing Culture?44:45 - Has Dan ever heard about the work of Arnold Ehret and his ideas on weight loss, fasting, and the benefits of a mucusless diet? ► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jun 22, 2023 • 57min
EP 200 - David Goggins, Strength vs. Hypertrophy, Perfect Minimalist Program & More
00:00 - Intro01:46 - How to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight?14:36 - What Book Would Dan Choose If Dan Was to a Read and Review in His Newsletter Again? 20:08 - Dan on Dr. Schwartz's "Double Ski Pole" exercise and "Long Strength”!23:29 - Where Do Women Begin to Atrophy First?28:07 - The Perfect Minimalist Program!33:42 - How Can Thrusters Be Best Utilized in a Strength and Conditioning Program?38:40 - Dan on Training Like David Goggins, Prioritizing Mental Resilience and Self-Esteem Over Physical Health and Longevity?43:45 - How I Can Best Train to Improve My Performance for Longer Ruck Hikes?48:51 - Should You Focus On Strength or 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jun 15, 2023 • 54min
EP 199 - Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Kettlebells, Regressions, Bodybuilding & More
00:00 - Intro00:53 - How to stay healthy and disciplined with my diet while traveling for work?13:41 - How to work out during a meniscus injury while wan to gradually resume training with the Easy Strength for Fat Loss program?19:17 - How can I achieve my goals with inconsistent training opportunities?27:41 - How can I effectively design a summer training program combining kettlebell workouts and mountain biking?34:54 - Dan Explains Best Exercise Regressions!39:37 - Dan recommends how to read more books despite having a demanding job and family commitments.47:40 - Dan on Vince Gironda's 8x8 training for bodybuilding? Best training and pleasure books he has read?► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jun 8, 2023 • 52min
EP 198 - Pavel, StrongFirst & RKC Split, CrossFit, Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Arnold Ehret, Hypertrophy & Weight Loss
00:00 - Intro01:20 - Dan John on CrossFit15:38 - Kettlebell Movements for Golf25:03 - Dan John on Pavel, Behind the Scenes of the StrongFirst Split & First Easy Strength Book31:57 - Dan on Doing Things From Superiors Even If He Knows They're Wrong37:40 - Best Exercises for ES or Hypertrophy41:36 - Dan John on Training to Failure43:50 - Workshop in Northern Europe44:45 - Fascinating work of Arnold Ehret and his ideas on weight loss, fasting, and his special diet► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 11min
EP 197 - Steve Maxwell, Worst Exercises, Squats, Bodyweight Training, Kettlebells & More...
00:00 - Intro00:59 - What Are the Cons of Back Squats and How to Fix Them?13:46 - What’s the Best Way to Be a Strength Training or Athletics Professional?26:18 - How to Gain Strength After Injuries?32:56 - Which Barbell Exercises to Avoid?41:57 - What Are the Strength Standards for Women?50:16 - How to Work Out as a Group in Programs?55:23 - How Can a Positive and Successful Community Be Built?01:03:03 - Are Bodyweight Exercises the Best Instead of Kettlebells? (& Steve Maxwell)► 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.