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The Dan John Podcast

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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