The Dan John Podcast

0:00 - Intro1:33 - How to Prep for Firefighting Test8:23 - Dan's Thoughts on Knee to Toe Squat Position14:47 - How to Increase Push-Ups22:12 - How Does Dan Deal With Strength Plateaus?27:30 - Should You Train Fasted?32:21 - Can You Increase Strength Without Gaining Weight?36:02 - What Does Dan Think About "The 13th Warrior"?39:54 - Should You Start Olympic Lifting From ZERO? (+The Benefits O-Lifting for Firefighters)44:44 - Dan on 40 Years with a Whistle & Taking Compliments45:00 - How Joseph Got Immensely Better After an InjuryGet 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)

00:00 - Intro00:30 - 3 Year Anniversary & Best Way to Train Formula03:00 - How Does Dan Define Success07:15 - Dan on Sleepless on Seattle Article and Strength Standards08:15 - How Dan Trains Normal People vs His Athletes09:00 - Dan Talks About His Family Life16:06 - What Motivates You?17:35 - What Are You Willing to Do?18:30 - What is Dan Willing to Do and What Motivates Dan?20:00 - What Are You Willing to Give Up?22:00 - What Dan Invests In His Personal Life23:19 - Father Micheal Himes Passed Away & Dan on Joy24:45 - Are You Worthy?.. - Micheal Himes30:00 - What Are Dan's Goals as a Writer34:00 - The Pitfalls of Being a Head Coach34:53 - 3 Questions for Worthiness35:40 - Dan Favorite Program He Ever Did and His Best SeasonsGet 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)

00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Balance Running with Kettlebell Training07:56 - How to Train Olympic Lifts With No Contact11:44 - How Could Strongmen Lift 150 One Hand Bent Press15:26 - How to Increase Your Chin-Ups & Snatches18:17 - Why Are Single Presses Harder Than Doubles?22:34 - Which Program to Do Next to BJJ26:54 - Reducing Your Resting Heart Rate34:07 - Breathing Technique for Hill SprintsGet 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)

0:00 - Intro0:54 - Best Program For A 12 Year Old Playing Football8:45 - Transitioning From “Office” Easy Strength15:54 - How to Reach Dan’s Pull-up Standards20:36 - Why Dan Doesn’t Like Single Arm Swings27:14 - Are Grippers Useful? / How to Develop Grip Strength?33:46 - What to Add to “Easy Strength for Fat Loss”40:40 - How to Balance Mass Building and Test PrepGet 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)

0:00 - Intro1:14 - The BEST Program to Press the 48 KG Kettlebell10:18 - Are WALL SQUATS Useful?!14:34 - STRONG vs. EXPLOSIVE: What is the Difference?16:36 - The BEST Program to Improve at Youth Soccer19:28 - Dan John Reveals How to Be Explosive At 60 Years Old26:23 - How to Get Back Into the Gym After a LONG Break29:46 - The BEST Way To Train With A Damaged Wrist33:24 - How People Trained For The Ancient Olympics43:14 - When to Start Doing Kettlebell Front Squats?Get 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)

0:00 - Intro0:49 - The Best Mobility Drills3:37 - The Value of Bus Rides5:35 - Building Muscle for the First Time7:44 - The Best Beginner Program9:39 - Dan's Gardening Advice14:18 - Linear Progression Doesn't Work16:29 - Military Personnel Shouldn't Peak17:46 - How I Train UFC Fighters19:13 - What I Read to Increase My SuccessGet 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)

0:00 - Intro0:53 - Is "Shoulder Replacement“ A Good Idea?!4:55 - Judo and College Football Stories6:27 - Outside Training Ideas9:04 - The MOST Important Exercise For Tall People11:40 - How I Train Military Operators13:40 - HIIT Works Until...16:08 - Storing Equipment Outside18:32 - The EASIEST Way to Get StrongGet 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)

Get a 2 week 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)

0:00 - Intro0:58 - Water Polo Training5:00 - Staying Healthy with Construction9:35 - Clarence Bass Philosophy15:52 - Snapacity for Health20:00 - O Lifting without Squats24:04 - Vasectomies and Performance26:01 - KB Easy Strength PlateauGet a 2 week 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)

0:00 - Intro1:41 - Different Strength Types12:26 - Training for Tests17:57 - Twice a Day Training27:05 - Getting Past 400 Bench31:46 - Training for Highland Games34:51 - Pilates???40:18 - Long Term Swing Benefits43:19 - Training for Shoveling47:27 - Value of Bottoms Up KBsGet a 2 week 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)