
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

Mar 16, 2023 • 43min
EP 186 - BEAR Strength Program, Technique Importance, Aesthetics, Throwing & More...
00:00 - Intro00:56 - Dan on Hammer Throwing & Secret Soviet Exercise11:35 - What Programs Would Be Best For Female Aesthetics?17:25 - The Value Of Learning Correct Technique! What Happens If You Do Exercises Incorrectly?26:42 - Should You Be Fit To Teach Fitness / Be A Coach?34:11 - Best Program to Develop “BEAR STRENGTH”!► 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 9, 2023 • 56min
EP 185 - BEST Program for BOTH Physique and Strength, Squats, Using Belts & More
00:00 - Intro02:21 - Dan’s Philosophical/Theological Approach Towards Fitness And Community 16:48 - Dan On Fitness Industry29:19 - Pros and Cons of Weightlifting Belts 34:20 - BEST Program For A Physique And Strength41:53 - Should You Do Squats, And How To Built Up To A Full Squat?46:18 - How Would Dan Achieve His Past Athletic Goals Today?

Mar 2, 2023 • 50min
EP 184 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries
00:00 - Intro04:33 - Why Is The Military Press Better Than The Bench Press?14:53 - Off-Season Training For Wrestlers21:36 - Zercher Loaded Carry vs. KB Loaded Carry22:15 - Benefits Of Snatch Grip Barbell Carries25:29 - Best Exercises For Hypertrophy33:30 - Finding A Time For Workout As A New Parent & BEST Program For A Regular Person

Feb 23, 2023 • 49min
EP 183 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries
00:00 - Intro03:41 - Is Bodyweight Training Effective?13:40 - Should You Workout EVERY DAY?24:03 - Best/Optimum Weights For Loaded Carries31:03 - How To Increase Your KB Press?36:49 - How To Workout Out While Injured?40:02 - Dan On Front Squat vs. Goblet Squat

Feb 16, 2023 • 40min
EP 182 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Dan Martin, Electrolytes, Lonnie Lowry & More...
00:00 - Intro00:44 - Easy Strength And How Reducing Load Can Be Beneficial For Strength?15:33 - Dan Is Eloborating On The Comment That “The KB Swing Is Tackling?21:58 - Dan John’s Insights Into How To Offset The Negative Effects Of Travel! 30:37 - Dan On Taking 2300mg per day sodium!32:20 - Who Is Dan Martin Other Than A Guy On The Dave Draper Message Board?35:53 - Any Chance Dan Can Do A Nutrition Episode With Dr. Lonnie Lowry?

Feb 9, 2023 • 53min
EP 181 - KB Snatches, Kettlebells for Elders, Sport Style & Self Programming
00:00 - Intro01:21 - If Dan Was Given The Reins As The S&C Coach At A Major DI College Football Program, What Would He Implement?25:07 - What Should Non-Strength Old Athletes Keep In Mind When Building And Adjusting A Program For Themself?31:12 - Should You Do Half Snatches Instead of Sport Style Snatches?35:44 - Dan On Kettlebell Sizes For Elder Beginners Of Different Sizes! 41:21 - Where Is The Balance Between Being Religious / Spiritual And Working Out?46:51 - Does Dan Have Weight Room Rituals Or Superstitions?► 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.

Feb 2, 2023 • 45min
EP 180 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Fat Loss Program & TOP Supplements
00:00 - Intro00:49 - Best Exercises For Newbies!10:53 - Dan John’s Best Supplements!22:15 - Was There Ever A Time When Dan Was A Cocky Athlete?25:19 - How To Best Lose Weight With ES?34:36 - Why Does 5 Reps With 2 Sets Just Work?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h
EP 179 - Swings Increasing Deadlifts, HEAVY Kettlebells, Superhero Shape & NFL Training
00:00 - Intro02:19 - Does NFL Training Injure Players?13:47 - What Additional Prescriptions Would Dan Propose For A 49-Year-Old Male In Spring?20:06 - How To Be Fast And Strong At The Same Time?28:25 - Does Swings Affect Deadlifts?35:22 - Are Heavy Kettlebells Useful?45:52 - How Would Dan John Train Actors For Superhero Shape?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.

Jan 19, 2023 • 48min
EP 178 - Squat Program, Old People Workouts, ROM on Squats & Whole Body Exercises
00:00 - Intro00:43 - Improve The Olympic Squat Snatch For Beginning Olympic Lifter13:53 - How To Add Glute Exercises To Old People’s Workouts18:25 - Dan On ROM For Squats27:30 - Talking About Inner Circle And What Should Do After Squat 101 Program32:35 - Dan On Heavy Lifts During Intermittent Fasting38:09 - Bus Bench vs. Park Bench43:17 - "Feeling as One-Part" Exercises► 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.

Jan 12, 2023 • 45min
EP 177 - HEAVY Deadlifts, Easy Strength vs. Southwood, Olympic Lifting & More...
00:00 - Intro02:34 - Should You Do Heavy Deadlifts?16:34 - Does Dan Think It's Viable For Someone To Teach Themselves The Olympic Lifts Or Would It Be Better To Pay The Price Upfront And Be Taught Properly?21:11 - Should I Structure My Training Around Regular Blood Donations?27:21 - Southwood vs. Easy Strength!34:35 - Continuing Workouts While Sick► 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.Enjoy!