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
Jan 5, 2023 • 38min
EP 176 - NEW Easy Strength Variations, Best Exercises, Loaded Carries, Performance
00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan's Training Log Recommendations12:03 - Dan John On Loaded Carries15:02 - Can Dan Balance A Busy Work/Family Life With Heavy Strength And Endurance Activities20:23 - ES Variations27:47 - Dan John On Speed While Lifting29:48 - What Are the Best Exercises for Athletic Performance► 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.Enjoy.
Dec 29, 2022 • 45min
EP 175 - Best Exercises, Pull-ups, Newbie Gains, Presses vs. Jerks, Increasing 1RPM
00:00 - Intro00:51 - Best Exercises for Contact Sports04:51 - How To Do Pull-Ups At Later Ages / For Older People10:47 - The Role Of Hip Thrusts In Pure Strength Programs16:22 - Dan’s Thoughts On Noobie Gains20:19 - Future of Health and Fitness26:19 - Are Presses Better Than Jerks30:18 - Dan John on Dips36:42 - How To Increase Your 1RPM► 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.
Dec 23, 2022 • 48min
EP 174 - Swings Instead of Deadlifts, Kettlebells vs. O-Lifting, Periodization
00:00 - Intro00:44 -Should You Do Swings Instead Of Deadlifts10:53 - How to Periodize for 24 Reps Instead of 1RPM16:05 - Is It Possible To Build Up A “Resistance” To Getting Dizzy18:40 - What Is A Typical Day Like For Dan John30:05 - Should You Replace Kettlebell Movements With Olympic Lifting33:46 - Should Active Firefighters Prioritize Strength Or Hypertrophy38:17 - How Do You Remain So Patient?► 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.
Dec 15, 2022 • 39min
EP 173 - Bodybuilding, 5/3/1 Progression, Kettlebells for Kids, Training Older People, Redoing Famous Articles
00:00 - Intro00:53 - Dan on Bodybuilding & Poses10:16 - Kettlebells for Kids & Children15:26 - What To Do After 5/3/121:48 - What Old Articles Would Dan Change?27:01 - How To Do The Kettlebell Clean Perfectly2:58 - How To Train Old People► 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.
Dec 8, 2022 • 36min
EP 172 - Responding to Mark Rippetoe, Kettlebells vs Barbells, Building Abs, KB Press
00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan on Easy Strength Sequencing04:32 - What Are Your Thoughts on Bret Contreras' Training Method10:12 - How To Build Abs Using The Ab-Wheel16:43 - The Differences Between The Standard One Arm Military Press And Half Kneeling One20:55 - How Will 85 Year Old Dan Train23:41 - Dan on Mark Rippetoe's Kettlebell Comments24:35 - Benefits Of KB Training Vs Barbell 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.
Dec 1, 2022 • 34min
EP 171 - NEW Easy Strength Book, Bodybuilding, Motivation, Weight Loss
00:00 - Intro00:28 - How to Teach in Different Cultures06:38- How Do I Move From “Like To" To “Want To" To “Must" And Overcome Indifference12:39 - How To Progress Your Weak Lifts?17:46- Will the New Easy Strength Book Focus On Barbells?25:17 - Why I Cannot Improve My Body Despite Working Out?30:33 - What Are The Unilateral Exercises Dan Would Recommend To Correct Imbalances?
Nov 24, 2022 • 39min
EP 170 - Single Arm Kettlebell Swings, Building Cardio Capacity, Dead Cleans & Double KB Movements
00:00 - Intro03:13 - What Should You Do Before Learning KB Movements10:19 - Dan on Not Liking Single Arm Swing But Liking Single Arm Snatch11:55 - Dan on Not Liking Double KB Snatch and Other Double KB Movements13:55 - Dan on Kettlebell Dead Clean Exercise15:33 - What’s The Best Way To Build Cardio Capacity22:52 - Should You Lose Fat First Without Bulking28:43 - Benefits of Kettlebell SnatchesJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to "DanJohnInnerCircle.com" to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
Nov 17, 2022 • 48min
EP 169 - Joe Rogan, Kettlebell Squat Swings, Reverse Hypers, Goblet Squats & Benching
00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Work Around Bench Press Creating Shoulder Problems11:25 - Dan’s Thoughts On "Squat Swing" Kettlebell Exercise21:02 - Dan on Zercher Squats23:31 - Benefits of Goblet Squats26:07 - Dan's Thoughts on Reverse Hypers29:21 - Dan on Joe Rogan & the Podcast31:31 - How to Introduce Someone to a New Discipline of Sport38:31 - How to Make the S&C Program Better for a SchoolJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to "DanJohnInnerCircle.com" to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
Nov 10, 2022 • 51min
EP 168 - Kettlebell Swings, New ES Book, Fully Switching to KB Training & More
00:00 - Intro04:26 - Should You Do the Kettlebell Swing?16:58 - The Results of Easy Strength and Different Variations of ES22:45 - Best Exercises For Hamstrings33:59 - Can You Substitute All of Your Training With Just Kettlebells?41:48 - Dan's New Upcoming Easy Strength BookJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to "DanJohnInnerCircle.com" to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
Nov 3, 2022 • 40min
EP 167 - Rep Schemes, Lifting After Hip Surgery, Glute Benefits, Sport Specific Training
0:00 - Intro1:20 - The Problem with Dan's Programs...11:55 - Dan's Rep Schemes for Exercises13:05 - Sport Specific Training20:34 - Lifting After Surgery (Hip Surgery)30:30 - Why is Dan Interested in Hips & the Benefits of Hips36:30 - Value of Adding Glute Work to Regular ProgramsJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
