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The Dan John Podcast

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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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