

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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May 4, 2023 • 48min
EP 193 - BARBELL Program, Gaining Size & Strength, Kettlebells for BJJ & Good Fitness Data
00:00 - Intro 00:34 - What Is the Importance of Strength Training in Elite Athletic Performance and 3PS? 10:59 - What Helps Hard Gainers Gain Size and Strength? 22:34 - What is Dan John's Stance on Digital Fitness Tracking Devices, and What Kind of Data Does He Find Most Valuable? 28:48 - How to Create A Program Using Only Barbell Clean and Press? 35:14 - Kettlebell Training for BJJ / Wrestlers! 40:41 - The Best Shoes► 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.

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
EP 192 - Kettlebell Strength Roadmap, Goblet Squats, Kettlebell Press & Old Man Fitness
00:00 - Intro03:01 - How to Increase Strength & Maintain Your Fitness at An Older Age?17:30 - Dan John’s Guidemap to Increase Strength for Beginners!30:01 - The Value of the Goblet Squat Drill!37:26 - How to Train to Live Independently into Older Ages?48:39 - Is Bench Press Better Than Kettlebell Press for Pushing?54:30 - Can You Get Stronger with Kettlebells?01:03:41 - Should You Stop Deadlifting ...to Catch Up Your Squat?► 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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 39min
EP 191 - Bodyweight Training, Loaded Carries, Building Core Strength & Breathing Methods
00:00 - Intro 05:56 - Can You Get Stronger at An Older Age? 18:47 - How to Rebuild Strength After A Long Time Off? 22:24 - How to Increase Your Core Strength With Loaded Carries? 28:55 - Has Dan Ever Tried Any of the Breathing Methods? 32:50 - How to Get Stronger Without 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.

Apr 13, 2023 • 52min
EP 190 - Kettlebells, Building POWER, Off-Day Cardio, RKC Cert & Balancing Push-Pull
00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Effectiveness of Saunas13:37 - Why You Should Maintain a 2:1 Ratio of Pull to Push Work18:25 - Strategies for Building Power25:03 - Preparation for RKC Kettlebell Instructor Certification Workshop28:43 - Recovery Time Following Intense Training as an Elite Athlete35:52 - Dan's Training Schedule When Not an Elite Athlete and Its Influence on Easy Strength 40:50 - Kettlebell Sports for Older Individuals44:56 - The Merits of Doing Cardio on Off Days► 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.► To get the new and improved Easy Strength OMNIBOOK, go to http://EasyStrengthOmnibook.com.

Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
EP 189 - Mark Wildman, Easy Strength, Loaded Carries, Proper Strength Base & More
00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Dan’s Food Packing Container Methods03:42 - Dan on Loaded Carries08:07 - Would It Be Possible To Adjust Easy Strength To Work on Endurance?14:14 - Best Shoes for Kettlebell Training20:42 - Why Do You Feel People Must Work Out25:28 -Why Dan Hates the Term of Half Snatch 27:29 - Does Dan Watch Any Mark Wildman Videos29:22 - Did Dan Ever Try the 35 Pound Weight Throw? 31:48 - Do You Need a Strength Base Before Heavy Cardio/Explosive 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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 45min
EP 188 - Swings, WORST Exercises, Easy Strength, Rite of Passage & Greasing the Groove
00:00 - Intro 03:19 - Which Exercises Should We Avoid? 14:56 - Dan On Training the Olympic Lifts Using Grease the Groove? 21:23 - Can Swings Replace Hip Work? 29:16 - Is ES Still Effective With Less Than 3 Sessions Per Week? 37:00 - These Kettlebell Moves Can Substitute Olympic Lifts?► 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.► To get Dan's new book, go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com.

Mar 23, 2023 • 53min
EP 187 - Goblet Squats, Perfect Hangs, Squat 101 Program, Isometrics & More...
00:00 - Intro05:49 - What Are The Other Exercises In The Squat 101? Is It The Same Template From The MMS Program?13:34 -If Dan were writing The Squat 101 Today, What Changes Would Dan Include?14:59 - How Would Dan Recommend Including The Goblet Squat -to- Overhead Squat Drill And In Which Capacity?17:34 - How To Perform Dead Hang In Perfect Form!21:18 - Benefits Of Drinking Coffee And How Dan Prepare His Coffee?31:11 - Adding Isometrics Into The Easy Strenght! 33:39 - Dan On Isometric!38:22 - How Dan Analyze Phenomenology That His Approach Is Holistic And How They Inform Your Theological And Philosophical Outlook?► 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.

Mar 16, 2023 • 43min
EP 186 - BEAR Strength Program, Technique Importance, Aesthetics, Throwing & More...
00:00 - Intro00:56 - Dan on Hammer Throwing & Secret Soviet Exercise11:35 - What Programs Would Be Best For Female Aesthetics?17:25 - The Value Of Learning Correct Technique! What Happens If You Do Exercises Incorrectly?26:42 - Should You Be Fit To Teach Fitness / Be A Coach?34:11 - Best Program to Develop “BEAR STRENGTH”!► 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.

Mar 9, 2023 • 56min
EP 185 - BEST Program for BOTH Physique and Strength, Squats, Using Belts & More
00:00 - Intro02:21 - Dan’s Philosophical/Theological Approach Towards Fitness And Community 16:48 - Dan On Fitness Industry29:19 - Pros and Cons of Weightlifting Belts 34:20 - BEST Program For A Physique And Strength41:53 - Should You Do Squats, And How To Built Up To A Full Squat?46:18 - How Would Dan Achieve His Past Athletic Goals Today?

Mar 2, 2023 • 50min
EP 184 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries
00:00 - Intro04:33 - Why Is The Military Press Better Than The Bench Press?14:53 - Off-Season Training For Wrestlers21:36 - Zercher Loaded Carry vs. KB Loaded Carry22:15 - Benefits Of Snatch Grip Barbell Carries25:29 - Best Exercises For Hypertrophy33:30 - Finding A Time For Workout As A New Parent & BEST Program For A Regular Person


