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The Dan John Podcast

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Sep 19, 2024 • 50min

EP 265 - Double KB Work, ABC, Losing Weight Without Muscle, Strength Gains & More...

00:00 - Intro00:44 - Dan John on Bulletproof Coffee05:49 - Does Cardio Affect Strength Gains?13:17 - Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle19:51 - Doing Double KB Work Without Buying Doubles24:39 - Adding Lunges to The Armor Building Complex29:51 - ABC for Endurance Sports33:12 - One Lift a Day vs. Easy Strength35:31 - Using Easy Strength to Hit PRs42:10 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs ► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 19min

EP 264 - Sustainable ABC, Easy Strength, Longevity Standards & Hypertrophy

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Working Out With Chronic Diseases14:52 - Kettlebell Exercises for a BIGGER Neck21:21 - Making ABC More Sustainable33:38 - The Reason Behind Why Hypertrophy Is NOT Working For You43:06 - High on Stress & Low on Time Workout Program 52:16 - Preparing To Be A Throwing Coach57:59 - Dan John on Longevity Standards01:05:30 - Encouraging Your Kids for Health & Fitness01:10:24 - Adjusting Your Loads on Press Onl Days in ABC01:15:08 - Easy Strength vs. One Lift A Day► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 15min

EP 263 - Programming Manifesto, Armor Building Complex, Longevity, Easy Strength

00:00 - Intro 02:07 - After Big Goals: Is "Goal-Less" Training Valuable? 16:22 - Adding Barndoors to ABC Before Press: Benefit or Overkill? 21:39 - Programming Squats During Easy Strength: Milestones & Progression 28:45 - Dan John Programming Manifesto 38:57 - Developing a Power Athlete's Physique Without the Sport 44:57 - Rites of Passage into Manhood through Fitness 53:15 - Programming for Longevity for 60+ Year Olds 01:02:58 - Have you ever considered competing in Strongman?01:05:12 - Dan John’s Best Strength Books of All Time
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Aug 29, 2024 • 56min

EP 262 - Rite of Passage, Best Hypertrophy, Ab Workouts, Skinny Fat, KB Swings & More

00:57 - Rite of Passage Program at 6508:56 - 10,000 Swing Challenge and Similar Protocols14:19 - Teaching Youth Athletes to Throw18:38 - Planning a Strongman-Style Workout for Teenagers24:03 - Balancing Running and Kettlebell Training27:22 - Using the 2-3-5-10 Ladder for Hypertrophy30:35 - Connection Between Physical Fitness and Spiritual Fitness35:17 - Daily Ab Workouts45:29 - How to Fix Skinny Fat
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Aug 22, 2024 • 42min

EP 261 - Easy Strength, Increasing Pull-ups, Strength Endurance, 2 Minute BW Carry & More

00:00 - Intro00:59 - Returning to Training After Injury10:36 - Strength Training for a High School High Jumper20:40 - Training for the 2-Minute Bodyweight Farmer's Carry Standard27:38 - Increasing Pull-Up Reps During Easy Strength32:28 - Half Snatch vs. Full Snatch for Strength and Conditioning37:21 - Vertical Lift Exercise for Strength Endurance► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 57min

EP 260 - Herculean Physique, Fat Loss, Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells, Snatch Test & More...

00:00 - Intro04:40 - Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells for Shoulder Health09:38 - Horizontal vs. Vertical Pressing in Minimalist Training14:41 - Building Work Capacity22:12 - Training for a Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Test28:40 - Dan John on Legitimacy of Pilates 32:44 - Physics of Weighted Squats: Kettlebell vs. Weight Vest37:03 - RKC Snatch Test Preparation40:18 - Dan John’s Pyramid of Success45:22 - Pantheon of Programs for a Herculean Physique50:51 - Balancing Fat Loss and General Workouts► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 4min

EP 259 - 4 Hour Body Kettlebell Workout, Best WTH Exercises, Swings, Hypertrophy & Squats

00:00: Intro01:20: Back Squats in Olympic Weightlifting13:34: Combining Cleans, Presses, and Front Squats in Southwood Program17:28: Life After the 10,000 Swing Challenge20:59: Thoughts on the Kettlebell Workout from "The 4-Hour Body"28:57: Weekend-Only Training Program 35:23: Training Around Chronic Pain (Endometriosis)38:34: Improving Overhead Mobility for Kettlebell Press44:30: Handling Missed Workouts and Designing a 4-Week "WTH Exercise's Greatest Hits" Program48:24: Thoughts on "T-Rex Swings"49:35: Bulgarian Goat Bag Swing for 10,000 Swing Challenge:52:07: How to Build Snatch Strength56:02: Pull-Ups and Hypertrophy 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. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 42min

EP 258 - Easy Strength, Cold Showers, ABC, Humane Burpee, Busy Dads, Bodybuilding & More...

00:00 Intro00:43 Layering Armor Building Complex and Humane Burpee Program06:32 Cold Showers and Muscle Recovery12:20 Pre-Training Snacks for Olympic Lifters23:59 Strengthening Lower Back and Hips for Progression30:50 Home Workout Program for Busy Dad34:54 Easy Strength and Bodybuilding Workouts and Aging► 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.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 58min

EP 257 - Aging Gracefully, Kettlebell Challenge, Programming, Strength, Changing the Standards

00:00 - Intro00:44 - Dan John on The 30-Day Kettlebell Complex Challenge06:08 - Half Kneeling Presses vs. Regular Kettlebell Press09:40 - Dan John’s Guide to Aging Gracefully Through Lifting20:33 - Strength and Conditioning for Fighters28:08 - Double KB Squats vs. Back Squats 32:45 - Adjusting Sleepless In Seattle For Military Press40:41 - The Best Reading Order For Dan John’s Books For Beginners 50:56 - Train To Achieve 50 Barbell Squats With Bodyweight?52:45 - Modifying Programs to Suit Your Needs ► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 46min

EP 256 - Armor Building Formula, Seasonal Dieting, Boosting Strength & Rite of Passage

00:00 - Intro00:55 - Training The Non-Injured Sides After Injury Operations11:57 - Armor Building Formula for Hypertrophy18:52 - Timing Training And Meals As An Athlete26:15 - Dan John on Seasonal Dieting33:18 - Starting Olympic Lifting At 40+ Years Old38:01 - Boosting Overhead Strength With Rite Of Passage ► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

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