

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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Feb 23, 2023 • 49min
EP 183 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries
00:00 - Intro03:41 - Is Bodyweight Training Effective?13:40 - Should You Workout EVERY DAY?24:03 - Best/Optimum Weights For Loaded Carries31:03 - How To Increase Your KB Press?36:49 - How To Workout Out While Injured?40:02 - Dan On Front Squat vs. Goblet Squat

Feb 16, 2023 • 40min
EP 182 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Dan Martin, Electrolytes, Lonnie Lowry & More...
00:00 - Intro00:44 - Easy Strength And How Reducing Load Can Be Beneficial For Strength?15:33 - Dan Is Eloborating On The Comment That “The KB Swing Is Tackling?21:58 - Dan John’s Insights Into How To Offset The Negative Effects Of Travel! 30:37 - Dan On Taking 2300mg per day sodium!32:20 - Who Is Dan Martin Other Than A Guy On The Dave Draper Message Board?35:53 - Any Chance Dan Can Do A Nutrition Episode With Dr. Lonnie Lowry?

Feb 9, 2023 • 53min
EP 181 - KB Snatches, Kettlebells for Elders, Sport Style & Self Programming
00:00 - Intro01:21 - If Dan Was Given The Reins As The S&C Coach At A Major DI College Football Program, What Would He Implement?25:07 - What Should Non-Strength Old Athletes Keep In Mind When Building And Adjusting A Program For Themself?31:12 - Should You Do Half Snatches Instead of Sport Style Snatches?35:44 - Dan On Kettlebell Sizes For Elder Beginners Of Different Sizes! 41:21 - Where Is The Balance Between Being Religious / Spiritual And Working Out?46:51 - Does Dan Have Weight Room Rituals Or Superstitions?► 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.

Feb 2, 2023 • 45min
EP 180 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Fat Loss Program & TOP Supplements
00:00 - Intro00:49 - Best Exercises For Newbies!10:53 - Dan John’s Best Supplements!22:15 - Was There Ever A Time When Dan Was A Cocky Athlete?25:19 - How To Best Lose Weight With ES?34:36 - Why Does 5 Reps With 2 Sets Just Work?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h
EP 179 - Swings Increasing Deadlifts, HEAVY Kettlebells, Superhero Shape & NFL Training
00:00 - Intro02:19 - Does NFL Training Injure Players?13:47 - What Additional Prescriptions Would Dan Propose For A 49-Year-Old Male In Spring?20:06 - How To Be Fast And Strong At The Same Time?28:25 - Does Swings Affect Deadlifts?35:22 - Are Heavy Kettlebells Useful?45:52 - How Would Dan John Train Actors For Superhero Shape?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.

Jan 19, 2023 • 48min
EP 178 - Squat Program, Old People Workouts, ROM on Squats & Whole Body Exercises
00:00 - Intro00:43 - Improve The Olympic Squat Snatch For Beginning Olympic Lifter13:53 - How To Add Glute Exercises To Old People’s Workouts18:25 - Dan On ROM For Squats27:30 - Talking About Inner Circle And What Should Do After Squat 101 Program32:35 - Dan On Heavy Lifts During Intermittent Fasting38:09 - Bus Bench vs. Park Bench43:17 - "Feeling as One-Part" Exercises► 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.

Jan 12, 2023 • 45min
EP 177 - HEAVY Deadlifts, Easy Strength vs. Southwood, Olympic Lifting & More...
00:00 - Intro02:34 - Should You Do Heavy Deadlifts?16:34 - Does Dan Think It's Viable For Someone To Teach Themselves The Olympic Lifts Or Would It Be Better To Pay The Price Upfront And Be Taught Properly?21:11 - Should I Structure My Training Around Regular Blood Donations?27:21 - Southwood vs. Easy Strength!34:35 - Continuing Workouts While Sick► 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.Enjoy!

Jan 5, 2023 • 38min
EP 176 - NEW Easy Strength Variations, Best Exercises, Loaded Carries, Performance
00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan's Training Log Recommendations12:03 - Dan John On Loaded Carries15:02 - Can Dan Balance A Busy Work/Family Life With Heavy Strength And Endurance Activities20:23 - ES Variations27:47 - Dan John On Speed While Lifting29:48 - What Are the Best Exercises for Athletic Performance► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy.

Dec 29, 2022 • 45min
EP 175 - Best Exercises, Pull-ups, Newbie Gains, Presses vs. Jerks, Increasing 1RPM
00:00 - Intro00:51 - Best Exercises for Contact Sports04:51 - How To Do Pull-Ups At Later Ages / For Older People10:47 - The Role Of Hip Thrusts In Pure Strength Programs16:22 - Dan’s Thoughts On Noobie Gains20:19 - Future of Health and Fitness26:19 - Are Presses Better Than Jerks30:18 - Dan John on Dips36:42 - How To Increase Your 1RPM► 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.

Dec 23, 2022 • 48min
EP 174 - Swings Instead of Deadlifts, Kettlebells vs. O-Lifting, Periodization
00:00 - Intro00:44 -Should You Do Swings Instead Of Deadlifts10:53 - How to Periodize for 24 Reps Instead of 1RPM16:05 - Is It Possible To Build Up A “Resistance” To Getting Dizzy18:40 - What Is A Typical Day Like For Dan John30:05 - Should You Replace Kettlebell Movements With Olympic Lifting33:46 - Should Active Firefighters Prioritize Strength Or Hypertrophy38:17 - How Do You Remain So Patient?► 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.


