The Dan John Podcast

Dan John
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Jul 13, 2023 • 56min

EP 203 - Kettlebell Swings, Prison Workouts, KB Rite of Passage & Deadlift Variations

00:00 - Intro01:07 - Dan on How to Clean and Press During Barbell Rite a Passage Program07:46 - How did Dan John Balance Work, Coaching, and Athletics?15:22 - Tips for Improving Overhead Squat Stability and Range of Motion?20:58 - What Training Program Does Dan John Recommend for Physically Labor-Intensive Jobs? 30:02 - Can Explosive Work After “Grinds" Yield Similar Progress?35:51 - Dan John on Sumo Deadlifts!41:33 - BEST Alternatives to Kettlebell Swings!44:25 - Should You Do the Armor Building Complex for Strength Maintenance?47:29 - Optimal Training with Limited Equipment During One-Year Prison Confinement? ► 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.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 42min

EP 202 - Strength Standards, Building Power, Training Abs, Pull-Ups & New Parents

00:00 - Intro05:50 - How to Train Your ABS? 10:29 - What Lifting Standards Should 65+ People Aim for in Their Training?18:40 - Dan on 30-Second Hangs and Pull-Ups!20:23 - Easy Strength for POWER!28:04 - Dan on James Councilman’s strength training ideas!30:32 - How to Plan a Summer Fitness Routine for Trip and Pregnancy?33:06 - Adjusting Training for Knee Sensitivity: Best Alternatives to Heavy Squatting!37:08 - The Best Program For New Fathers! ► 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.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 42min

EP 201 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Heavy Squats, Dan's 3 Keys, Using Bands & More...

00:00 - Intro01:13 - Best Exercises for Your First Set!08:06 - 3 Keys Dan Collected for Sports, Careers, and Life! 12:03 - Dan on Doing Heavy Squats!16:44 - Are Bands Really Effective to Use in Your Training?21:01 - How You Should Structure Your Training Decade by Decade?24:25 - How to Add Something to the Easy Strength Protocol?31:09 - How to Create a "Culture of Strength" at a High School with No Existing Culture?44:45 - Has Dan ever heard about the work of Arnold Ehret and his ideas on weight loss, fasting, and the benefits of a mucusless diet? ► 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.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 57min

EP 200 - David Goggins, Strength vs. Hypertrophy, Perfect Minimalist Program & More

00:00 - Intro01:46 - How to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight?14:36 - What Book Would Dan Choose If Dan Was to a Read and Review in His Newsletter Again? 20:08 - Dan on Dr. Schwartz's "Double Ski Pole" exercise and "Long Strength”!23:29 - Where Do Women Begin to Atrophy First?28:07 - The Perfect Minimalist Program!33:42 - How Can Thrusters Be Best Utilized in a Strength and Conditioning Program?38:40 - Dan on Training Like David Goggins, Prioritizing Mental Resilience and Self-Esteem Over Physical Health and Longevity?43:45 - How I Can Best Train to Improve My Performance for Longer Ruck Hikes?48:51 - Should You Focus On Strength or 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.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 54min

EP 199 - Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Kettlebells, Regressions, Bodybuilding & More

00:00 - Intro00:53 - How to stay healthy and disciplined with my diet while traveling for work?13:41 - How to work out during a meniscus injury while wan to gradually resume training with the Easy Strength for Fat Loss program?19:17 - How can I achieve my goals with inconsistent training opportunities?27:41 - How can I effectively design a summer training program combining kettlebell workouts and mountain biking?34:54 - Dan Explains Best Exercise Regressions!39:37 - Dan recommends how to read more books despite having a demanding job and family commitments.47:40 - Dan on Vince Gironda's 8x8 training for bodybuilding? Best training and pleasure books he has read?► 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.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 52min

EP 198 - Pavel, StrongFirst & RKC Split, CrossFit, Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Arnold Ehret, Hypertrophy & Weight Loss

00:00 - Intro01:20 - Dan John on CrossFit15:38 - Kettlebell Movements for Golf25:03 - Dan John on Pavel, Behind the Scenes of the StrongFirst Split & First Easy Strength Book31:57 - Dan on Doing Things From Superiors Even If He Knows They're Wrong37:40 - Best Exercises for ES or Hypertrophy41:36 - Dan John on Training to Failure43:50 - Workshop in Northern Europe44:45 - Fascinating work of Arnold Ehret and his ideas on weight loss, fasting, and his special diet► 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.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 11min

EP 197 - Steve Maxwell, Worst Exercises, Squats, Bodyweight Training, Kettlebells & More...

00:00 - Intro00:59 - What Are the Cons of Back Squats and How to Fix Them?13:46 - What’s the Best Way to Be a Strength Training or Athletics Professional?26:18 - How to Gain Strength After Injuries?32:56 - Which Barbell Exercises to Avoid?41:57 - What Are the Strength Standards for Women?50:16 - How to Work Out as a Group in Programs?55:23 - How Can a Positive and Successful Community Be Built?01:03:03 - Are Bodyweight Exercises the Best Instead of Kettlebells? (& Steve Maxwell)► 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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