

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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Feb 8, 2024 • 57min
EP 233 - Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength, Hypertrophy, Strength Standards & More...
00:00 - Intro00:49 - Recovery Time in ABC Program08:20 - The Best Program to Reach Strength Standards19:41 - Keeping Workout Programs Exciting35:13 - Dan on Middle-Aged Pull-Up Syndrome40:57 - Dan John’s Best Strength Coaches 47:09 - Handling the Relational Dynamics While Training49:08 - Dan John on The Overwhelming Spirit of Narcissism in Fitness51:01 - Combining ES With 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.

Feb 1, 2024 • 52min
EP 232 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells, Bulking & Cutting, Goblet Squats, Presses & More
00:00 - Intro01:01 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells13:25 - Transitioning from Bulk to Cut18:51 - Dan John on Box Jumps24:04 - The Best Tips for Air Travel34:13 - Designing a Training Program for A Hypothetical Sport41:54 - Side Press vs. Bent press vs. Windmill vs. Kettlebell Military Press46:18 - Goblet Squat Technique and Improving Overhead Squat Mobility ► 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.

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
EP 231 - Minimalist KB Program, Easy Strength, Best Movements, Fat Loss, Training Methods
00:00 - Intro00:51 - Minimalist KB Workout Program for Dads10:53 - Adding Squats to Easy Strength 15:26 - Dan John’s Kimchi Recipe19:25 - Dan John on “On The Minute Training”25:40 - Dan John's Ultimate Reading List35:44 - Best Movement Mobility Practice to Paid with Easy Strength40:15 - Are There Any Texts in Dan John’s Study of Theology45:03 - Best Movements for Big Groups49:17 - Dan John’s Best Fat Loss Advice53:57 - Ideal Workout Length► 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.

Jan 18, 2024 • 45min
EP 230 - 40KG Kettlebell, Best Exercises for Small Home Gyms, Armor Building Complex & More
00:00 - Intro01:02 - Training With Resistance Bands07:48 - Programing Your Off Days14:04 - Using Mass Maid Simple For Football Program18:45 - The Value Of The 40kg Kettlebell22:34 - The Best Exercises For Small Home Gyms28:55 - Achieving Strength And Conditioning Gains During Off-Season35:11 - Best Weights For ABC Workout37:59 - Dan John On Walking With Vests For Strength, And Cardiovascular Health ► 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.

Jan 11, 2024 • 46min
EP 229 - 10K Swings, Aesthetics, Deadlifts, Protein, Tactical Pull-ups & Easy Strength
00:00 - Intro00:47 - Doing 10K Swing Challenge After Easy Strength09:50 - Dan John On Trap Bar Deadlift 15:31 - Details Of Dan John’s "Practice Thanksgiving" 21:45 - Prioritizing Functionality Over Aesthetics25:16 - Determining Protein Needs 30:20 - Pros And Cons Of Tactical Pull-Ups34:04 - Did Dan John Revisit The MovNat Workshop35:31 - Combining Easy Strength With Hypertrophy39:05 - Doing Intermittent Fasting With Diabetes ► 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.

Jan 4, 2024 • 59min
EP 228 - Best Version of ABC, KB Routines, 6 Week Bulk, Best Way to Train, Deadlifts & More
00:00 - Intro00:56 - The Best Version To Get The Most Of The ABC12:24 - Dan John’s Low Sodium Pickled Onion Recipe15:46 - The Most Important Athletic Movement26:05 - Dan John’s Best Deadlift Variations35:15 - The Most Efficient Way To Train Someone Wants To Improve41:27 - Using Heavier Loads In The Olympic Lifting Fat Loss Program And Adding Kettlebell Presses For Warm-Ups45:55 - Kettlebell Routine For A Navy Veteran 50:00 - Doing A 6-Week Bulk ► 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.

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
EP 227 - Deadlifts, Barbells vs. Kettlebells, Snapacity, Pull Exercises & Getting Strong
00:00 - Intro00:52 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell Squats06:58 - Traditional vs. Trap Bar Deadlifts18:30 - Winter Programming For Getting Strong 24:06 - Dan John On Snapacity37:16 - Working Out As A Father Of Small Kids41:29 - Dan John on Running As A Fundamental Human Movement49:06 - Rope Climbing vs. Pull-Ups 53:45 - Substituting Post-Lifting Walking 59:23 - Best Mobility Method For A 63-Year-Old ► 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.

Dec 21, 2023 • 49min
EP 226 - Adjustable Kettlebells, Minimalism, Best Exercises, Push-ups, O-Lifting
00:00 - Intro00:45 - Best Advice For Army Prep09:46 - Best Alternatives For Pull-Ups16:46 - Dan John On The Best Gym Exercises For Young Athletes18:29 - Complexes Vs. Olympic Lifting In Easy Strength21:32 - Best Minimalist Mobility Programs26:42 - Pull Exercises with Minimal Equipment31:21 - Dan John Adjustable Kettlebells34:16 - The Value Of Lifting Belts38:00 - Best Exercises For Doing More Push-Ups42:46 - Dan John On Different Types Of Vertical 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Dec 14, 2023 • 49min
EP 225 - Double KB Exercises, 10k Swings, First Pull-Up, Fitness Gear, Optimal Rest & More
00:00 - Intro01:09 - Value Of 10k Swing Program07:09 - Dan John on Optimal Rest Between Sets14:57 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up19:01 - Double Kettlebell Clean & Press VS. Double Kettlebell Snatch22:10 - Dan John on Similarity of Hill Sprints and Lower Body Loading24:45 - The Best Tips for Beginner Hill Sprinters26:33 - Replacing Olympic Lifts With Power Curls and High Pulls For Power Benefits28:45 - Dan John on College Football Programs34:11 - The Best Tips For Pursuing Fitness Virtuously41:24 - Dan John’s Top 3 Fitness Gear► 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.

Dec 7, 2023 • 44min
EP 224 - Strength Standards, Bodybuilding, Easy Strength, Best Workout Times & More
00:00 - Intro00:48 - Top Strategies For Staying Focused And Consistent15:22 - Best Workout Program And Strategies For Busy People19:32 - Benefits Of Working Out In Mornings25:54 - Changing Your Strength Standards with Bodyweight31:41 - Dan John On Importance Of The Glute Exercises36:30 - Modifying Easy Strength for 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.


