
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

May 25, 2023 • 53min
EP 196 - Best Exercises, Kettlebell Bodybuilding Program, Easy Strength, Squats & More...
00:00 - Intro01:17 - How to program rucksack training and address the lack of squat work in Easy Strength?13:27 - How to Train for Running?17:51 - How can you avoid hitting a plateau in progress during your workout routine?25:22 - Dan John on Bodybuilding Exercises! 31:46 - Why are kettlebells the BEST?38:39 - Can the 'Mass Made Simple' squat scheme be done with front squats in the absence of a rack?43:17 - Dan John Designs a KB Hypertrophy Program!► 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.

May 18, 2023 • 52min
EP 195 - Easy Strength, Bodybuilding, Program Design, Omnibook & Self Defense
00:00 - Intro01:49 - How to Design an End-Goal for Programs.15:50 - Do Barbell Workouts Improve Strength Endurance?22:48 - Bodybuilding for Self-Defense!28:15 - Stick with Olympic Lifting or Try a Different Program for Better Progress? Benefits of the Workout Generator!33:11 - How Often Should You Train for the Olympic Lifts?38:07 - Keep Press Easy for Assessment or Add Weight for Better Progress During the 40-Day Easy Strength Fat Loss Program?43:34 - What are the Changes Between ES4OL Versions, and How to Program Progressing Weight and Distance for Carries in the Omnibook Version?► 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.

May 11, 2023 • 59min
EP 194 - Easy Strength, Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells, Kettlebell Variations & GTG
00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Dan on Moderate Alcohol Consumption for Recovery! 11:20 - Does GTG Improve your Pull-Ups? 22:02 - Best Workout Program for Teens! 30:51 - The Value of Dropping Variations in Kettlebell Training! 40:00 - How Would You Approach Double Kettlebell Cleans in the Context of Easy Strength? 45:22 - Easy Strength for Speed and Athleticism 51:40 - What Do Kettlebells Have Over Dumbbells?► 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.

May 4, 2023 • 48min
EP 193 - BARBELL Program, Gaining Size & Strength, Kettlebells for BJJ & Good Fitness Data
00:00 - Intro 00:34 - What Is the Importance of Strength Training in Elite Athletic Performance and 3PS? 10:59 - What Helps Hard Gainers Gain Size and Strength? 22:34 - What is Dan John's Stance on Digital Fitness Tracking Devices, and What Kind of Data Does He Find Most Valuable? 28:48 - How to Create A Program Using Only Barbell Clean and Press? 35:14 - Kettlebell Training for BJJ / Wrestlers! 40:41 - The Best Shoes► 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.

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
EP 192 - Kettlebell Strength Roadmap, Goblet Squats, Kettlebell Press & Old Man Fitness
00:00 - Intro03:01 - How to Increase Strength & Maintain Your Fitness at An Older Age?17:30 - Dan John’s Guidemap to Increase Strength for Beginners!30:01 - The Value of the Goblet Squat Drill!37:26 - How to Train to Live Independently into Older Ages?48:39 - Is Bench Press Better Than Kettlebell Press for Pushing?54:30 - Can You Get Stronger with Kettlebells?01:03:41 - Should You Stop Deadlifting ...to Catch Up Your Squat?► 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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 39min
EP 191 - Bodyweight Training, Loaded Carries, Building Core Strength & Breathing Methods
00:00 - Intro 05:56 - Can You Get Stronger at An Older Age? 18:47 - How to Rebuild Strength After A Long Time Off? 22:24 - How to Increase Your Core Strength With Loaded Carries? 28:55 - Has Dan Ever Tried Any of the Breathing Methods? 32:50 - How to Get Stronger Without Equipment?► 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.

Apr 13, 2023 • 52min
EP 190 - Kettlebells, Building POWER, Off-Day Cardio, RKC Cert & Balancing Push-Pull
00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Effectiveness of Saunas13:37 - Why You Should Maintain a 2:1 Ratio of Pull to Push Work18:25 - Strategies for Building Power25:03 - Preparation for RKC Kettlebell Instructor Certification Workshop28:43 - Recovery Time Following Intense Training as an Elite Athlete35:52 - Dan's Training Schedule When Not an Elite Athlete and Its Influence on Easy Strength 40:50 - Kettlebell Sports for Older Individuals44:56 - The Merits of Doing Cardio on Off Days► 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.► To get the new and improved Easy Strength OMNIBOOK, go to http://EasyStrengthOmnibook.com.

Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
EP 189 - Mark Wildman, Easy Strength, Loaded Carries, Proper Strength Base & More
00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Dan’s Food Packing Container Methods03:42 - Dan on Loaded Carries08:07 - Would It Be Possible To Adjust Easy Strength To Work on Endurance?14:14 - Best Shoes for Kettlebell Training20:42 - Why Do You Feel People Must Work Out25:28 -Why Dan Hates the Term of Half Snatch 27:29 - Does Dan Watch Any Mark Wildman Videos29:22 - Did Dan Ever Try the 35 Pound Weight Throw? 31:48 - Do You Need a Strength Base Before Heavy Cardio/Explosive Training► 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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 45min
EP 188 - Swings, WORST Exercises, Easy Strength, Rite of Passage & Greasing the Groove
00:00 - Intro 03:19 - Which Exercises Should We Avoid? 14:56 - Dan On Training the Olympic Lifts Using Grease the Groove? 21:23 - Can Swings Replace Hip Work? 29:16 - Is ES Still Effective With Less Than 3 Sessions Per Week? 37:00 - These Kettlebell Moves Can Substitute Olympic 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.► To get Dan's new book, go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com.

Mar 23, 2023 • 53min
EP 187 - Goblet Squats, Perfect Hangs, Squat 101 Program, Isometrics & More...
00:00 - Intro05:49 - What Are The Other Exercises In The Squat 101? Is It The Same Template From The MMS Program?13:34 -If Dan were writing The Squat 101 Today, What Changes Would Dan Include?14:59 - How Would Dan Recommend Including The Goblet Squat -to- Overhead Squat Drill And In Which Capacity?17:34 - How To Perform Dead Hang In Perfect Form!21:18 - Benefits Of Drinking Coffee And How Dan Prepare His Coffee?31:11 - Adding Isometrics Into The Easy Strenght! 33:39 - Dan On Isometric!38:22 - How Dan Analyze Phenomenology That His Approach Is Holistic And How They Inform Your Theological And Philosophical Outlook?► 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.