
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

Oct 27, 2022 • 43min
EP 166 - Kettlebell Bodybuilding, Diet Tips, Creating Your Own Programs & More...
00:00 - Intro00:40 - How to Gain Strength Without Gaining Size10:08 - What Are The Best Exercises For a Healthy Spine17:45 - How To Build Your Own Program23:02 - How to Stop Yourself From Eating What You Want32:04 - How to Build a Better Body with KettlebellsJoin 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)

Oct 20, 2022 • 50min
EP 165 - Thoughts on Pavel, KB Snatches, Training When Sick, Squats & Muscle Building
00:00 - Intro05:11 - How to Perform Regularly Kettlebell Snatch with Bad Shoulders?17:34 - Squats & Muscle Building24:17 - How Should You Handle Your Training While Sick?30:48 - Should You Avoid Planet Fitness?41:19 - Dan's Thoughts on PavelIf you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for the private coaching group.Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Oct 13, 2022 • 45min
EP 164 - NEW Strength Standards, Spartan Races, Hacks to Optimize Recovery & More...
00:00 - Intro01:21 - How to Pass the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Test15:06 - What Could We Do To Optimize Recovery 26:29 - How To Train For The SPARTAN RACES32:04 - What Would Be Dan's Standards for General PopulationJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Oct 6, 2022 • 47min
EP 163 - Best Exercises for Athleticism, KB Program, Biceps, Home GYM, Jerk Benefits
00:00 - Intro02:39 - How Did Back Extensions Fit Into Dan’s Overall Program10:58 - What Would Dan Suggest As A Two Day Per Week KB Program15:34 - Exercises Dan Has Found To Be Useful For Athletics20:01 - What Is Dan’s Take On Non-Alcoholic Beer As A Recovery Drink 23:58 - Value of Bicep Exercises 25:58 - How Does Dan Determine What Load He Can Take28:12 - How Would Dan Create A Home Gym From Scratch41:38 - Benefits Of Each Exercise In Detail Like Why Is The Jerk Called The JerkJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Sep 29, 2022 • 56min
SPECIAL EP: Bret Contreras REVEALS His GLUTE SECRETS to Dan John
00:00 - Intro00:50 - How Dan Became a Better Coach Because of Bret01:19 - Bret Explain How He Met Dan (He Bought Dan a Scotch)02:35 - Dan's Hip Replacement and Open Mindedness (How Bret is a Contrarian)07:18 - Bret Explains the Value of Hip Thrusts22:00 - Dan and Bret on Haters31:10 - Great Effects of Glute Workouts34:30 - Kettlebell Swings and Squats35:30 - How Dan Teaches the RKCs35:50 - Glute Hypertrophy and Performance (The Residual Effects of Glute Mass)37:00 - Dan Gets Complimented From Women on His Ass at 65 (No, really.)37:35 - Glute is the Answer if You Only Do One Exercise39:50 - How Bret Trains Female Bodybuilders40:30 - Most of Bret's Bodybuilders Win... Very Quickly...41:20 - Bret's "Bikini" Training42:00 - Bret Reveals His "STRONGLIFTING" Formula43:55 - Bret Explains His System in Detail44:50 - Rotational Focus (How to Maintain Lifts While Doing It)46:10 - Month 1 of Bret's Program47:25 - Month 2 of Bret's Program47:45 - Month 3, 4, 5, 6 of Bret's Program48:50 - How Single Leg Movements Builds As Much Strength As Doubles (Also How to Not Lose Your Progress)51:10 - How Bret's Competitors Get VERY Strong At All Lifts While Building Their Glutes51:20 - Bret's Summary52:00 - Bret's Girls Can Hip Thrust 700 and 800 Pounds (No, really.)54:15 - How Bret Can't Believe Dan Invited Him and Complimented HimJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Sep 22, 2022 • 48min
EP 162 - Double KBs Over Singles, Lifting Over 65, Increasing Resistance In Other Ways
00:00 - Intro02:22 - How to Improve Throwing11:45 - Should You Do Double KBs Over Single KBs?18:30 - How to Increase Resistance Without Increasing Weight24:29 - What Should 65+ y/o Lifters Do33:40 - Can Dan Increase Strength and Lose Weight At the Same Time?39:49 - Is Wrestling Good For Football?Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Sep 16, 2022 • 37min
EP 161 - Jerk and Press Differences, Hypertrophy, Balancing Skill and Strength Training
00:00 - Intro00:55 - Benefits and Differences of Feel the Jerk and the Press07:04 - How Does Dan Balance Training for Sports, Strength and Recovery15:53 - Training High Reps for Certain Muscles18:14 - The Best Exercise for the Upper Body20:00 - How to Reach 100 Pushups for a Single Set26:33 - What Did Dan Do To Optimize His Walking ProblemsJoin Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Sep 8, 2022 • 58min
EP 160 - Turkish Getups, Easy Strength, Velocity Diet & Litvinovs
00:00 - Intro00:30 - The Velocity Diet12:59 - Could You Use the Easy Strength Program to Prepare For Contests25:43 - What Does Dan Think About The Litvinov Workout40:49 - Pros and Cons of Turkish Get UpsJoin Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Sep 5, 2022 • 55min
EP 159 - Improving the Press, Fixing Posture and Wrist Mobility, Gut Health
00:00 - Intro01:31 - How to Improve “the Press” in Easy Strength12:27 - How to Fix the Biggest Imbalances in the General Population23:40 - How to Fix Your Posture30:44 - How to Fix Wrist Mobility Issues37:26 - How to Train Your Son Without Damaging Your Relationship43:39 - Dan on Concentric-only Weight Training47:58 - How to Fix Your Gut HealthGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)

Aug 25, 2022 • 40min
EP 158 - Special Ops Lifting, Weight Loss Tips & Explosive Benefits of Squats
00:00 - Intro00:59 - How Much Time Do I Need to Be Elite?04:37 - Should Strongman Athletes Do Olympic Lifting?11:11 - Dan Explains the Guns and Buns Routine and Armor Building Complex14:05 - Dan on DeLorme Program16:29 - Can Squats Improve Running & Jumping?19.51 - Heavy Hands for Shoulder Health?24:50 - Dan on Not Having Planned Rest Days28:10 - What to Do If You Can’t Lose Weight33:03 - Is It Unsafe to Train Olympic Lifting at the Garage35:48 - Spec Forces Guy Having Issues With O-LiftingGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)