
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

Feb 29, 2024 • 54min
EP 236 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program, Loaded Carries, Best Exercises, 65 Year Old Standards, Daily KB Program for Mass & More...
00:00 - Intro00:55 - The Best Accessory Lifts 11:04 - Dan John on The Philosophy of Stoicism18:31 - The Fitness Standards for 65-Year-Old Males25:33 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program34:38 - Pros and Cons of Using Long Rest Periods Between Sets39:17 - Ideal Weight Goal for Suitcase Carry and Building Strength for It44:22 - Dan John on Sumo Squats with Hungarian Core Blaster As A Substitute for Goblet Squats48:40 - Daily Kettlebell Exercise Program for Build Mass ► 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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 59min
EP 235 - Simple & Sinister, Kettlebell Strength Standards, Deadlifts, Armor Building & Hypertrophy
Topics discussed include pros and cons of deadlifting from pins vs conventional deadlifts, importance of snatch for hypertrophy, reaching strength standards with kettlebells, training for strength and endurance simultaneously, the value of walking after workouts.

Feb 15, 2024 • 48min
EP 234 - Turkish Get-Ups, Easy Strength, Mass Made Simple, Mobility, Fat Loss & More...
00:00 - Intro00:50 - Cycling Easy Strength10:06 - Dan John on Philosophy of Training23:31 - Mass Made Simple vs. Mass Made EVEN Simpler27:51 - The Best Recommendations That Help You Fall Safely in Hockey32:23 - Dan John Explains His Mobility Session35:37 - Drinking Coffee for Fat Loss39:51 - Rubber Band Effect on Easy Strength42:17 - Replacing Turkish Get-Ups ► 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.

Feb 8, 2024 • 57min
EP 233 - Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength, Hypertrophy, Strength Standards & More...
00:00 - Intro00:49 - Recovery Time in ABC Program08:20 - The Best Program to Reach Strength Standards19:41 - Keeping Workout Programs Exciting35:13 - Dan on Middle-Aged Pull-Up Syndrome40:57 - Dan John’s Best Strength Coaches 47:09 - Handling the Relational Dynamics While Training49:08 - Dan John on The Overwhelming Spirit of Narcissism in Fitness51:01 - Combining ES With Hypertrophy ► 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.

Feb 1, 2024 • 52min
EP 232 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells, Bulking & Cutting, Goblet Squats, Presses & More
00:00 - Intro01:01 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells13:25 - Transitioning from Bulk to Cut18:51 - Dan John on Box Jumps24:04 - The Best Tips for Air Travel34:13 - Designing a Training Program for A Hypothetical Sport41:54 - Side Press vs. Bent press vs. Windmill vs. Kettlebell Military Press46:18 - Goblet Squat Technique and Improving Overhead Squat Mobility ► 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.

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
EP 231 - Minimalist KB Program, Easy Strength, Best Movements, Fat Loss, Training Methods
00:00 - Intro00:51 - Minimalist KB Workout Program for Dads10:53 - Adding Squats to Easy Strength 15:26 - Dan John’s Kimchi Recipe19:25 - Dan John on “On The Minute Training”25:40 - Dan John's Ultimate Reading List35:44 - Best Movement Mobility Practice to Paid with Easy Strength40:15 - Are There Any Texts in Dan John’s Study of Theology45:03 - Best Movements for Big Groups49:17 - Dan John’s Best Fat Loss Advice53:57 - Ideal Workout Length► 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.

Jan 18, 2024 • 45min
EP 230 - 40KG Kettlebell, Best Exercises for Small Home Gyms, Armor Building Complex & More
00:00 - Intro01:02 - Training With Resistance Bands07:48 - Programing Your Off Days14:04 - Using Mass Maid Simple For Football Program18:45 - The Value Of The 40kg Kettlebell22:34 - The Best Exercises For Small Home Gyms28:55 - Achieving Strength And Conditioning Gains During Off-Season35:11 - Best Weights For ABC Workout37:59 - Dan John On Walking With Vests For Strength, And Cardiovascular Health ► 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.

Jan 11, 2024 • 46min
EP 229 - 10K Swings, Aesthetics, Deadlifts, Protein, Tactical Pull-ups & Easy Strength
00:00 - Intro00:47 - Doing 10K Swing Challenge After Easy Strength09:50 - Dan John On Trap Bar Deadlift 15:31 - Details Of Dan John’s "Practice Thanksgiving" 21:45 - Prioritizing Functionality Over Aesthetics25:16 - Determining Protein Needs 30:20 - Pros And Cons Of Tactical Pull-Ups34:04 - Did Dan John Revisit The MovNat Workshop35:31 - Combining Easy Strength With Hypertrophy39:05 - Doing Intermittent Fasting With Diabetes ► 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.

Jan 4, 2024 • 59min
EP 228 - Best Version of ABC, KB Routines, 6 Week Bulk, Best Way to Train, Deadlifts & More
00:00 - Intro00:56 - The Best Version To Get The Most Of The ABC12:24 - Dan John’s Low Sodium Pickled Onion Recipe15:46 - The Most Important Athletic Movement26:05 - Dan John’s Best Deadlift Variations35:15 - The Most Efficient Way To Train Someone Wants To Improve41:27 - Using Heavier Loads In The Olympic Lifting Fat Loss Program And Adding Kettlebell Presses For Warm-Ups45:55 - Kettlebell Routine For A Navy Veteran 50:00 - Doing A 6-Week Bulk ► 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.

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
EP 227 - Deadlifts, Barbells vs. Kettlebells, Snapacity, Pull Exercises & Getting Strong
00:00 - Intro00:52 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell Squats06:58 - Traditional vs. Trap Bar Deadlifts18:30 - Winter Programming For Getting Strong 24:06 - Dan John On Snapacity37:16 - Working Out As A Father Of Small Kids41:29 - Dan John on Running As A Fundamental Human Movement49:06 - Rope Climbing vs. Pull-Ups 53:45 - Substituting Post-Lifting Walking 59:23 - Best Mobility Method For A 63-Year-Old ► 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.