The Dan John Podcast

Conversations on strength, health, fitness, life, coaching, and anything else that comes up.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.

EP 245 - Kettlebell Swing Benefits, Cardio, Kettlebell Halos, Best Exercises for GPP & More

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Combining Hip Thrusts With Chin-Up Rows for Cardio09:31 - Training Effectively for Frisbee/Disc Sports16:12 - Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing21:11 - Balancing Kickbox Training with Strength and Muscle Gain27:19 - Dan John on Kettlebell Halos30:38 - Dan John on Bottoms Up Goblet Squat Curls34:13 - Best Exercises for General Fitness41:22 - Dan John on Rings 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

05-02
47:31

EP 244 - Kettlebell Strength Training, Reverse Hyper, Easy Strength & Maximalist Training

00:00 - Intro00:50 - Integrating the Reverse Hyper Machine into the Easy Strength Program06:48 - Strength Training Program with Kettlebells11:59 - Managing Work, School, and Training with Limited Sleep20:49 - Rotating ABC Into Your Workouts24:55 - Dan John on General Physical Preparedness28:54 - Dan John on Maximalist Training37:13 - 3-Day Easy Strength Program 42:26 - Preparing to Compete Against Younger Competitors ► 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.

04-25
48:05

EP 243 - What the Hell Effect of Swings, Turkish Getups, Easy Strength & Humane Burpees

00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Impact of WTH Effect With Kettlebell Swings on Swimmers16:01 - The Reasons Why Traditional Strength Programs Don't Work25:47 - Returning to Workout After Shoulder Injuries30:34 - Dan John on Mike Mentzer's Training Approach for Regular Guys41:41 - Adding Humane Burpees to The Easy Strength44:39 - Comparing ES And Ladder-Based Approaches for Pressing Goals49:07 - Transitioning Between Training Programs Effectively54:14 - Turkish Get-Ups in Easy Strength56:10 - Making Kettlebell Training Engaging for Newcomers in KB Clubs ► 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.

04-18
01:02:51

EP 242 - Swings, Easy Strength, Adding Barbells to KBs, Pullups, Weight Loss Drugs & More

00:00 - Intro00:57 - The Best Starting Books for Dan John's Fitness Philosophy08:36 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs18:55 - Loaded Carry Challange25:48 - Dan John’s Top 3 Books32:19 - Using Swings As A Finisher35:19 - Beginning Coaching Using The Hardstyle Method for Clients New to Kettlebells42:03 - Pull-ups for Easy Strength46:19 - Adding Barbells to Kettlebell Training50:16 -  Ideal Weights for ‘Heavy Hands’53:30 - The Resilience of Deadlifts to Body Weight and Age Changes Compared to Other 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 EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

04-11
01:01:32

EP 241 - Essential KB Exercises, Easy Strength, Seasonal Training, ABC Strength Standards

00:00 - Intro01:06 - Increasing Your Military Press08:19 - Dan John on Combining Simple & Sinister And The Rite of Passage16:58 - Losing Body Fat Efficiently31:25 - Aiming New Strength Standards With Armor Building Complex37:16 - Prioritizing Your Fitness Goals52:48 - Training by Seasons 58:33 - Dan John on Essential Kettlebell Exercises01:01:15 - Clean & Press vs. Clean & Jerk01:03:35 - Two-A-Day Easy Strength Protocol01:07:46 - Dan John on Using Straps When Deadlifting► 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.

04-04
01:14:06

EP 240 - Rite of Passage, Double KB Strength, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, Body Building & More

00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Adjusting ES4FL for the Other Sports Schedule09:57 - Straight Sets vs. Circuit for Mass Made Simple17:58 - Adding a Fourth Set to De Lorme Protocol28:11 - Balancing Reps in Pullups + Pushups + Squats Bodyweight Workout32:53 - Dan John on Height Changes And Aging37:02 - How Coaching Experience Shapes Dan John's View of Sports44:07 - Uphill And Downhill Loaded Carries to Build Your Legs47:40 - Increasing Double KB Strength52:12 - Dan John on The Rite of Passage Protocol Using It for A Specific Strength Goal► 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.

03-28
01:02:04

EP 239 - Middle Aged Bodybuilding, KB Easy Strength, Squats, Loaded Carries, First Pull-ups

00:00 - Intro00:45 - What Dan Learned From His Podcast08:40 - Handling The Instructions on KB Easy Strength15:08 - Dan’s Favorite Gym Music16:41 - Dan John’s Recommendations for Deload Week for Mass Made Simple22:19 - Programing "The Drill" Barbell Workout into a Three-Day Schedule24:26 - KB Front Squat vs. Barbell Front Squat for Hypertrophy26:55 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up29:32 - Setting New Goals After Achieving Previous Ones 37:33 -  Bodybuilding for Dads41:47 - Dan John on Vibration Plates 45:43 - Doing Loaded Carries In Your Day-to-Day Life ► 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.

03-21
50:02

EP 238 - Kettlebell Training, VO2 Max, Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength & More...

00:00 - Intro01:08 - Training in Your Sixties17:01 - Travel the World With Exercises18:40 - Kettlebells to Improve Vo2 Max25:09 - Mixing A “Singles Day” To the Easy Strength Protocol30:50 - Kettlebells for Conditioning36:12 - Coping with Personal Challenges and Stay Positive During Tough Times50:11 - Adding Armor Building to Other Programs ► 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.

03-14
56:00

EP 237 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Strength Standards, Strongman, Carries & More...

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Managing Heart Rate During Easy Strength 05:34 - Adjusting ES for Long-Term Use07:56 - Training for A Competition with So Many Events Like Strongman?17:22 - Dan John on Strength Standards 22:29 - Balancing Muscle Building With Martial Arts Training Effectively26:14 - Doing Only Clean and Press Instead of The Clean and Jerk29:48 - Dan John on 10K Swing Program34:16 - Accessory Works for Swings & Carries38:24 - Achieving Your Strength Standards by End of 2024 ► 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.

03-07
46:07

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.

02-29
53:50

EP 235 - Simple & Sinister, Kettlebell Strength Standards, Deadlifts, Armor Building & Hypertrophy

00:00 - Intro01:00 - Pros and Cons of Deadlifting From Pins Vs. Conventional Deadlifts 06:56 - Importance of Snatch for Hypertrophy19:29 - Reaching Strength Standards with Kettlebells27:33 - Simple and Sinister vs. ABC32:41 - Training for Strength and Endurance at The Same Time42:17 - The Value of Walking After Workout50:15 - Training with ONLY 16KG 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.

02-22
59:05

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.

02-15
47:35

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.

02-08
57:11

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.

02-01
52:04

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.

01-25
01:03:02

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.

01-18
45:18

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.

01-11
45:46

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.

01-04
59:13

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.

12-28
01:05:02

EP 226 - Adjustable Kettlebells, Minimalism, Best Exercises, Push-ups, O-Lifting

00:00 - Intro00:45 - Best Advice For Army Prep09:46 - Best Alternatives For Pull-Ups16:46 - Dan John On The Best Gym Exercises For Young Athletes18:29 - Complexes Vs. Olympic Lifting In Easy Strength21:32 - Best Minimalist Mobility Programs26:42 - Pull Exercises with Minimal Equipment31:21 - Dan John Adjustable Kettlebells34:16 - The Value Of Lifting Belts38:00 - Best Exercises For Doing More Push-Ups42:46 - Dan John On Different Types Of Vertical Presses► 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.

12-21
48:38

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