

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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Sep 21, 2023 • 47min
EP 213 - Kettlebell Press, Dips, Armor Building Complex, 10k Challenge & More
00:00 - Intro02:05 - How to Increase Your Kettlebell Press?10:58 - Does Dan John Recommend Dips?15:05 - What's A Good All-Body 'ABC Alternate' Workout for Middle-Aged Office Workers?19:55 - What's the Best Way to Train A Team for Pallbearing?26:13 - Dan on 10,000 Hip Thrust Challenge!31:33 - Dan on The Differences Between Barbell, Dumbbell, and Kettlebell C&P!37:33 - How to Balance Martial Arts Sports with Strength, Flexibility, and Staying Lean? ► 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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 43min
EP 212 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Training NBA Players & Increasing Athleticism
00:00 - Intro00:49 - How Should Victor Wenbanyama Add Muscle Mass?12:55 - How to Program Workouts on Long Trips?17:44 - How to Structure A Training Program to Keep A Guy Healthy and Fit for Duty for A Firefighter Career?24:21 - Which Rep Scheme is Better 5-3-2 or 2-3-5?27:23 - How to Integrate Athleticism to Your Routine with Limited Time and Strength Training?33:32 - What to Do After Swings and Getups? ► 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.

Sep 7, 2023 • 51min
EP 211 - Easy Strength, Kettlebells, Bodybuilding, TRX Rows, Press Strength & More...
00:00 - Intro01:04 - How to Prepare For Meets Without Peaking Using Easy Strength?11:27 - How to Progressively Increase 1-Arm Press Volume With A Fixed Weight Over 4 Weeks? 18:02 - How to Structure A Gym Workout Twice A Week Using Rack Trap Bar Carries and Push Sled, Alongside Weekend Kettlebell Training at Home?21:52 - What Are The Standards for TRX Rows? How to Optimize Rows With A Suspension Trainer? 27:39 - Dan on His Approach to Bodybuilding for Lean Muscle Mass In Older Lifters?36:00 - Dan on Instinctive Training, And How Can Progress Be Achieved When Using This Approach Without A Structured Program?42:49 - How to Start Weight Traning With Hypermobility? ► 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.

Aug 31, 2023 • 56min
EP 210 - BEST Minimalist Program, Rite of Passage, Muscle Building, 50+ Lifting & More...
00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan’s Five Must-Read Books for Personal Growth, Align With the Easy Strength Exercise Categories!11:48 - How to Build Muscle Mass While Working A Physically Demanding Job?20:40 - How Can Weightlifters Use Seasonal Principles for Optimal Progress? How to Balance Running in Warm Months With Strength in Cold Months in A Seasonal Climate?29:05 - Ideal Strength Training Program Duration for over 50?40:36 - How to Modify Weightlifting Training to Maintain Strength During Weight Loss, and How Can These Lessons Be Applied to Coaching Across Disciplines?45:21 - Dan on His Perfect Minimalist Program!48:44 - How to Combine the Russian Kettlebell Program (ROP) And the Humane Burpee in One Efficient Workout While Traveling with Limited 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. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Aug 24, 2023 • 36min
EP 209 - Kettlebells, Building Muscle, Snatches, Cleans, Farmer Walks, Bulking & More
00:00 - Intro01:08 - Dan on Splitting Snatch and Clean!08:17 - How to Build Muscle?19:28 - Are Uneven Farmer Walks A Good Substitute For Other Asymmetrical Carry Exercises In Strength Training?23:46 - Can Non-Instructors Attend Kettlebell Certification Classes or Workshops?28:03 - How to 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.

Aug 17, 2023 • 36min
EP 208 - Kettlebells, Best Fitness Influencers, Easy Strength, Pull-Ups & Training Goals
00:00 - Intro00:48 - The Best Fitness Influencers That Dan Follows!05:20 - Can Doing Two Easy Strength Workouts In A Day Be Effective?13:31 - How to Teach Kettlebells For Beginners?19:15 - How Can You Progress Pull-Up? 24:47 - How Often Should You Revisit Secondary Training Goals While Focusing on Your Primary Goal Throughout the Seasons?29:31 - Are There Any Disadvantages to Training With Uneven KBs? ► 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.

Aug 10, 2023 • 48min
EP 207 - Best Exercises, Squats, Easy Strength, Powerlifting, Core Movements & More...
00:00 - Intro01:00 - Can I Do A Easy Strength for Grappling Without Barbells?10:11 - Dan on Koji Squat!13:46 - How Does Dan Find Topics to Write About for His Books, Website Articles?21:59 - The Best Core Movements For Beginners!29:30 - Dan on The Sport of Powerlifting!35:51 - Dan John on Sumo Deadlifts! 36:07 - Why Recommend 3x3 as The Default in Easy Strength?43:00 - Can High Pulls Replace Power Cleans for A Class with Flexibility Issues in The Southwood 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.

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


