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The Dan John Podcast
The Dan John Podcast
Author: Dan John
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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.
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.
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00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Combine Strength Training and Running09:19 - 10,000 Kettlebell Snatch Challenge17:15 - Can You Build Strength With Light Weights?22:21 - Dan John’s Take on Microplates27:19 - How to Prepare for Mass Made Simple31:16 - The Best 45 Minute Fat Loss Program36:46 - The Smart Way to Return to Training After Injury► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:39 - The Best Way to Start Loaded Carries05:04 - How to Set Up a Training Journal?17:54 - Deadlifts vs. Hinges in Easy Strength26:36 - The Real-Life Benefits of Physical Training34:59 - How to Program Snatches in Easy Strength39:02 - Dan John’s Travel Tips44:13 - Easy Strength for Busy Schedules48:02 - How to Combine Power and Hypertrophy Work50:51 - Dan John on Why Should You Learn Olympic Lifting?56:30 - What to Do After the Armor Building Formula59:17 - How to Build Core Strength as a Beginner01:02:09 - How to Balance Strength Training and Performance?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read?23:56 - Should You Change a Program That’s Already Working?32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older43:58 - Should You Build Strength or Muscle First?46:31 - Next Steps After the Armor Building Formula► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:39 - Are Barbell Complexes Good Warm-Ups?06:42 - Training Priorities for Aging Athlete Clients16:45 - Dan John on Barbell Training Without a Squat Rack21:35 - How to Stay Motivated to Train at Home?30:13 - Single-Kettlebell Variations of the Running Back Complex35:14 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula During Ramadan?39:49 - Progressive Resistance Beyond Adding Weight44:29 - Do You Really Need the Kettlebell Snatch?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:44 - "Strong Enough" Standards for Lifelong Lifting14:52 - How to Raise Active and Strong Kids?26:15 - Autoregulation in Easy Strength29:30 - Dan John on Uneven Strength Across Lifts 32:20 - Training Priorities After 5039:29 - Minimalist Strength Training for Your Mid-30s46:30 - How to Start Learning Olympic Lifts?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:35 - How to Maintain Press Strength All Year?06:45 - Barbell Row Strength Standards 11:47 - How to Progress in Armor Building Through Density14:41 - Can Kettlebell Deadlifts Bulletproof Your Lower Back?21:25 - Building Mass As a Middle-Aged Lifter30:54 - Armor Building Formula Strength Standards36:43 - Training Your Chest Without Bench Press42:47 - Loaded Carries as a Measure of 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.
00:00 - Intro00:33 - Strength Training After 7005:58 - Sandbag Carries and Anaconda Strength12:17 - Joint-Friendly Ways to Stay Active15:58 - Dan John’s Honest Take on Fasting27:29 - Why Does My Overhead Press Stall?31:59 - The Value of Learning Olympic Lifts After 4036:16 - How Do You Get Stronger Without Gaining Weight?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:41 - Smart Exercise Selection for Long-Term Training13:49 - Single-Arm Strength Work for Longevity21:40 - Dumbbells in Armor Building and Easy Strength30:58 - Barbell Armor Building Formula Standards35:16 - The Real Value of Lunges in Sport Training44:16 - The Ultimate Team for All-Around Physical Competition52:00 - Dan John on Split Clean and Split Snatch► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:31 - Armor Building Variations for a Weak Press05:47 - Spreading Strength Training Throughout the Day14:22 - Minimalist Training Program with Two Lifts18:33 - Dan John on Great Writers in Strength, Health, and Athletics26:37 - Adjusting Training Volume After 3032:59 - Mobility Limits and Smart Exercise Choices34:59 - Reaching Your Athletic Potential ► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:36 - Dan John’s Favorite Books Lately03:14 - Single vs Double Kettlebells for Long-Term Training14:23 - Kettlebell Swings for Strength, Grip, and Posture21:13 - How to Fix a Military Press Imbalance26:53 - Dan John on Food, Stress, and Fat Loss41:19 - Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:33 - Best Type of Cardio to Do After Training06:29 - How to Plan a Full Year of Strength Training13:15 - How to Improve Your Balance With Loaded Carries 15:06 - Trap Dominance and Neck Pain in Training23:01 - Easy Strength and Armor Building for Endurance Tests27:56 - Shoulder Protection in Core Training33:58 - The Best Alternative to Single-Leg Deadlifts37:00 - Double Bells vs Single Bells in Armor Building40:54 - Training Fatigue Management► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:41 - How to Choose the Right Squat for Armor Building Formula06:51 - Strategies for Building Explosive Strength for Sports 13:01 - Do You Really Need a Big Back Squat?20:53 - Armor Building Formula for Runners25:51 - Dan John on the 3-Minute Goblet Squat Test31:14 - Density Training for Women34:17 - Minimalist Training with Presses and Carries42:30 - What ‘Enough’ Strength Really Means?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:59 - Training Hard Without Training to Failure11:16 - Rest Days Between Armor Building Formula17:20 - Balancing Strength Training With Your Sport22:21 - Making Lean Made Simple Sustainable31:14 - Olympic Lifting Standards for Beginners35:38 - Strengthening a Weak Back43:22 - Training for RKC After 5047:00 - Dan John on the Value of Consistent Daily Walking54:21 - The Right Balance Between Training and Recovery► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:40 - Do Elite Athletes Need to Lift Weights? 10:50 - Progressing the Armor Building Formula16:56 - Dan John on Letting Go of Resentment26:35 - Minimalist Strength Training 32:21 - Rebuilding Strength After Injury40:24 - Staying Consistent When Life Gets Busy49:31 - Clean, Press, and Snatch as a Complete 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.
00:00 - Intro00:37 - Transitioning to Barbell Armor Building Formula09:17 - Offset vs Double Kettlebell Training19:37 - Efficient Warm-Ups for Young Athletes31:03 - Kettlebells on Off Days"35:36 - The Goblet Squat Hold as a Foundation Test42:55 - Incorporating Mobility into Your Training50:57 - Dan John on Flexible Rep Schemes58:21 - How to Swing 50%+ Bodyweight Safely01:03:11 - Slow vs Explosive Kettlebell Press► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:50 - Investing in a Barbell for Fitness and Longevity08:00 - Dan John on Lift and Sprint Training16:42 - Dan John Reflects on His Lifelong Quest28:32 - Combining Marathon with the Armor Building Formula31:44 - Training With Just One Kettlebell38:16 - Progressing in the Armor Building Formula42:35 - Straight Sets vs Alternating Exercises47:48 - Managing Competition Nerves in Young Athletes► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:43 - Planning Your Training Year12:36 - Are Squats Dangerous for Your Knees?18:51 - Building Carrying Strength for Family26:07 - Progressing ABC Without Heavier Bells30:12 - Who Really Needs the Bench Press?► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:47 - Dan John on Loaded Carries on the Back09:22 - The Benefit of Olympic Lifts for Performance16:06 - Alternatives to Walking After Lifting23:05 - Easy Strength Success Story26:17 - Balancing Easy Strength for Fat Loss and Armor Building Formula32:00 - Maintaining Muscle After 50► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:34 - Which Programs to Use With Limited Weights08:19 - Combining Easy Strength, ABF, and Norwegian 4×413:21 - Strength Training After Paralysis17:46 - Fixing Shoulder Pain With Daily Hanging22:03 - Double vs Single ABC24:48 - Simple Nutrition Tracking With Journals28:11 - Using Uneven Kettlebells in the ABC► 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.
00:00 - Intro00:44 - Two-Day Armor Building Formula06:28 - Adding Barbell Work and Pull-Ups to the ABF12:23 - Working Out and Real Longevity Habits20:12 - Rest Periods for Loaded Carries27:27 - Adding Rows in the Coyote Workout31:46 - Improving the Press for Poor Squatters35:28 - What the Hell Effect for Aging Tennis Players39:54 - Smart Strength Training After 60’s45:47 - Switching Programs Every 6–8 Weeks51:48 - Balancing ABC Training and Fat Loss57:17 - Combining ABC with Tactical Barbell► 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.




