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The Dan John Podcast

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Jun 22, 2023 • 57min

EP 200 - David Goggins, Strength vs. Hypertrophy, Perfect Minimalist Program & More

00:00 - Intro01:46 - How to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight?14:36 - What Book Would Dan Choose If Dan Was to a Read and Review in His Newsletter Again? 20:08 - Dan on Dr. Schwartz's "Double Ski Pole" exercise and "Long Strength”!23:29 - Where Do Women Begin to Atrophy First?28:07 - The Perfect Minimalist Program!33:42 - How Can Thrusters Be Best Utilized in a Strength and Conditioning Program?38:40 - Dan on Training Like David Goggins, Prioritizing Mental Resilience and Self-Esteem Over Physical Health and Longevity?43:45 - How I Can Best Train to Improve My Performance for Longer Ruck Hikes?48:51 - Should You Focus On Strength or 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.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 54min

EP 199 - Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Kettlebells, Regressions, Bodybuilding & More

00:00 - Intro00:53 - How to stay healthy and disciplined with my diet while traveling for work?13:41 - How to work out during a meniscus injury while wan to gradually resume training with the Easy Strength for Fat Loss program?19:17 - How can I achieve my goals with inconsistent training opportunities?27:41 - How can I effectively design a summer training program combining kettlebell workouts and mountain biking?34:54 - Dan Explains Best Exercise Regressions!39:37 - Dan recommends how to read more books despite having a demanding job and family commitments.47:40 - Dan on Vince Gironda's 8x8 training for bodybuilding? Best training and pleasure books he has read?► 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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Jun 8, 2023 • 52min

EP 198 - Pavel, StrongFirst & RKC Split, CrossFit, Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Arnold Ehret, Hypertrophy & Weight Loss

00:00 - Intro01:20 - Dan John on CrossFit15:38 - Kettlebell Movements for Golf25:03 - Dan John on Pavel, Behind the Scenes of the StrongFirst Split & First Easy Strength Book31:57 - Dan on Doing Things From Superiors Even If He Knows They're Wrong37:40 - Best Exercises for ES or Hypertrophy41:36 - Dan John on Training to Failure43:50 - Workshop in Northern Europe44:45 - Fascinating work of Arnold Ehret and his ideas on weight loss, fasting, and his special diet► 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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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 11min

EP 197 - Steve Maxwell, Worst Exercises, Squats, Bodyweight Training, Kettlebells & More...

00:00 - Intro00:59 - What Are the Cons of Back Squats and How to Fix Them?13:46 - What’s the Best Way to Be a Strength Training or Athletics Professional?26:18 - How to Gain Strength After Injuries?32:56 - Which Barbell Exercises to Avoid?41:57 - What Are the Strength Standards for Women?50:16 - How to Work Out as a Group in Programs?55:23 - How Can a Positive and Successful Community Be Built?01:03:03 - Are Bodyweight Exercises the Best Instead of Kettlebells? (& Steve Maxwell)► 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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May 25, 2023 • 53min

EP 196 - Best Exercises, Kettlebell Bodybuilding Program, Easy Strength, Squats & More...

00:00 - Intro01:17 - How to program rucksack training and address the lack of squat work in Easy Strength?13:27 - How to Train for Running?17:51 - How can you avoid hitting a plateau in progress during your workout routine?25:22 - Dan John on Bodybuilding Exercises! 31:46 - Why are kettlebells the BEST?38:39 - Can the 'Mass Made Simple' squat scheme be done with front squats in the absence of a rack?43:17 - Dan John Designs a KB 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
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May 18, 2023 • 52min

EP 195 - Easy Strength, Bodybuilding, Program Design, Omnibook & Self Defense

00:00 - Intro01:49 - How to Design an End-Goal for Programs.15:50 - Do Barbell Workouts Improve Strength Endurance?22:48 - Bodybuilding for Self-Defense!28:15 - Stick with Olympic Lifting or Try a Different Program for Better Progress? Benefits of the Workout Generator!33:11 - How Often Should You Train for the Olympic Lifts?38:07 - Keep Press Easy for Assessment or Add Weight for Better Progress During the 40-Day Easy Strength Fat Loss Program?43:34 - What are the Changes Between ES4OL Versions, and How to Program Progressing Weight and Distance for Carries in the Omnibook Version?► 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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May 11, 2023 • 59min

EP 194 - Easy Strength, Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells, Kettlebell Variations & GTG

00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Dan on Moderate Alcohol Consumption for Recovery! 11:20 - Does GTG Improve your Pull-Ups? 22:02 - Best Workout Program for Teens! 30:51 - The Value of Dropping Variations in Kettlebell Training! 40:00 - How Would You Approach Double Kettlebell Cleans in the Context of Easy Strength? 45:22 - Easy Strength for Speed and Athleticism 51:40 - What Do Kettlebells Have Over Dumbbells?► 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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May 4, 2023 • 48min

EP 193 - BARBELL Program, Gaining Size & Strength, Kettlebells for BJJ & Good Fitness Data

00:00 - Intro 00:34 - What Is the Importance of Strength Training in Elite Athletic Performance and 3PS? 10:59 - What Helps Hard Gainers Gain Size and Strength? 22:34 - What is Dan John's Stance on Digital Fitness Tracking Devices, and What Kind of Data Does He Find Most Valuable? 28:48 - How to Create A Program Using Only Barbell Clean and Press? 35:14 - Kettlebell Training for BJJ / Wrestlers! 40:41 - The Best Shoes► 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.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 8min

EP 192 - Kettlebell Strength Roadmap, Goblet Squats, Kettlebell Press & Old Man Fitness

00:00 - Intro03:01 - How to Increase Strength & Maintain Your Fitness at An Older Age?17:30 - Dan John’s Guidemap to Increase Strength for Beginners!30:01 - The Value of the Goblet Squat Drill!37:26 - How to Train to Live Independently into Older Ages?48:39 - Is Bench Press Better Than Kettlebell Press for Pushing?54:30 - Can You Get Stronger with Kettlebells?01:03:41 - Should You Stop Deadlifting ...to Catch Up Your Squat?► 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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Apr 20, 2023 • 39min

EP 191 - Bodyweight Training, Loaded Carries, Building Core Strength & Breathing Methods

00:00 - Intro 05:56 - Can You Get Stronger at An Older Age? 18:47 - How to Rebuild Strength After A Long Time Off? 22:24 - How to Increase Your Core Strength With Loaded Carries? 28:55 - Has Dan Ever Tried Any of the Breathing Methods? 32:50 - How to Get Stronger Without Equipment?► 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.

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