
The Dan John Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 11, 2024 • 41min
EP 255 - Hypertrophy, The Most Important Lift, Armor Building Complex, Programming & More
00:00 - Intro02:20 - The Most Important Lift for 50+ Years Old People09:32 - Programming in HINGE Exercises18:13 - Feeling SORE After Workouts23:22 - Lifting Heavy With Sticking Gut30:37 - Doing the ABC With A Barbell?32:52 - Increasing VOLUME for Hypertrophy and Muscle Growth? ► 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.

Jul 4, 2024 • 57min
EP 254 - 4 Week Bodybuilding, Dan's KB Collection, Night Workouts, Benefits of Kettlebells
00:00 - Intro01:50 - Dan John’s Kettlebell Collection10:17 - Dan's Mindset When Deciding Between Career Options22:29 - Dan John on Having Non-Traditional Rhythm Cadences30:09 - Optimizing Night Shift Workouts to Stay Healthy, Strong, and Mobile37:17 - Weight Training Around Your Sport41:43 - The Real Value of Kettlebell Training48:43 - Dan John’s 4-Week Hypertrophy Program ► 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.

Jun 27, 2024 • 57min
EP 253 - Arnold Challenge, Best Program, 60+ Year Old Training, Explosive Strength & More
00:00 - Intro01:22 - The Best Way to Improve Shoulder Mobility06:21 - Training During Fasting Periods11:42 - Building Emotional Toughness with Exercise17:53 - The Reasons Why Goblet Squats Are Great22:15 - Doing the Arnold Challenge29:15 - The Best Summer Strength Program32:20 - Dan John on Taking Pre-Workout Supplements37:43 - Training for 60-Year-Old Dad42:54 - Weight Training for 60-Year-Old Ex-Athlete47:50 - Explosive Strength and Speed Training WITHOUT Injuries ► 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.

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
EP 252 - Arnold, Mr. Universe, Goblet Squats, Sustainable Fitness, Best Exercises & More
00:00 - Intro01:15 - Future Successors to Dan John in Coaching06:45 - Starting Sustainable Fitness and Diet for Older People19:41 - Racked Squats vs. Goblet Squats28:55 - Dan John on Arnold Becoming Mr. Universe39:40 - Training for the USAWA Inman Mile46:12 - Best Exercises to Create Some Shock Absorption50:33 - Best Drills for Increased Strength52:11 - Substituting Squats in Mass Made Simple55:31 - The Best Exercises for Athleticism ► 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.

Jun 13, 2024 • 54min
EP 251 - Gaining Muscle, ABC, Easy Strength, Armor Building Formula, General Fitness & More
00:00 - Intro00:50 - Ideal Training Paths for General Fitness11:47 - The Best Technique for Maximum Kettlebell Snatches20:39 - Adding 2-3 Sets of The ABC Complex Before Your Routine Workouts for Burning Fat24:24 - Difference Between Barbell And Kettlebell Complexes, ABC with Barbells29:11 - The Best Program for Maxing Out Conditioning for Health32:12 - Dan John on Pulling Exercises in Easy Strength36:59 - Creating a Versatile Training Program Inspired by Decathletes42:27 - Gaining Muscle with Easy Strength45:53 - Dan John's Transition from College Discus Throwing50:05 - Improving Pressing Strength for the ABC Workout ► 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.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
EP 250 - ABC Program, Intensity, Mass Made Simple, DOMS, Strength Standards & KB Work
00:00 - Intro02:12 - Restarting Strength Training After Traumas13:26 - The Best Warm-Ups Before The ABC Program23:07 - Mass Made Simple For Older People29:22 - Helping Athletes Struggling with Intensity38:27 - Dan John on Lenten Practice: Only Potatoes And Squat Snatches43:25 - Learning Overhead Squats And Improving Mobility for Beginners47:03 - Strength Standard For The KB See-Saw Press 48:53 - Kettlebell Work For Home Alongside Olympic Lifting52:47 - Dan John on Regular DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)58:17 - Kettlebell Clean&Press vs. Kettlebell Clean&Jerk01:00:33 - Recovering From MAPS And Preventing Future Occurrences ► 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.

May 30, 2024 • 47min
EP 249 - Swings, Easy Strength, GTG vs. Regular Training, Pullups & Excessive Training
00:00 - Intro01:11 - The Best Grip and Duration for Hanging Pull-ups07:14 - Losing Weight with Easy Strength17:03 - Using Easy Strength for Strongman Competition22:48 - Working Out First Thing in the Morning27:17 - Dan John on the 10K Swing Challenge Progress30:49 - Dan John on Excessive Training for Young People36:39 - Greasing the Groove vs. Regular Workouts40:11 - Starting Strength 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.

May 23, 2024 • 50min
EP 248 - Armor Building Complex, Kettlebell Weights, Easy Strength & Balancing Training
00:00 - Intro00:57 - Rep Schemes or Movements in Armor Building Complex 10:37 - Kettlebell Certification in Utah 13:05 - Increasing the Kettlebell Weight 22:48 - Improving ABC with KBs and The Role of This As A Finisher in RKC 30:01 - Cardio/Conditioning Standards 36:02 - Easy Strength As A Getting Back Into Training Program? 38:45 - Balancing Strength Training with Conditioning for Athletes 43:08 - Improving Mobility for Getting Under the Bar in Snatches and Cleans46:25 - One-Arm Barbell Hinge Variations in Easy 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. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

May 16, 2024 • 54min
EP 247 - Bodybuilding Program, Improving Performance, Perfect Workout, Hardwiring & More...
00:00 - Intro01:18 - The Best Quickness Program for Basketball11:06 - Next Steps After A Bodybuilding Program20:19 - The Best Lifting Program for Cyclists26:21 - Improving Performance for Senior Thrower at Big Meets32:54 - Adding More to the Perfect Workout38:07 - Dan John on Unhealthy Behaviors Blamed on Evolutionary "Hardwiring"43:55 - The Best Hypertrophy Exercises and Squatting for Those with Low Back Injuries ► 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.

May 9, 2024 • 38min
EP 246 - Which Kettlebell to Buy, Best Program for Fast Gains, Pull-Ups & Hypertrophy
00:00 - Intro00:41 - Pull-ups for Older People06:33 - Best Program for RKC12:37 - Buying 20 Kg Kettlebell vs. 28 Kg Kettlebell14:34 - Ideal Squat Depth and Squat Variations20:08 - Best Warm-Up Routine Before 2x523:36 - Ideal Rest Time During Sets25:33 - Best Beginner Program for FAST Gains32:24 - Gaining Strength & Hypertrophy Using Kettlebells ► 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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