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 274 - Training Smarter, ABC, Recovery Hacks, Auto Regulation, Maintaining Muscle & More

00:00 - Intro01:09 - Working Out As A New Parent with NO Time & Sleep10:44 - Dan John on Recovery Showers17:08 - Easy Strength for Agility/Plyometrics 25:36 - Dan John on Autoregulation32:30 - Training for Quadrant 2 And Chasing Too Many Rabbits At The Same Time46:15 - Including Barbell Pullovers in Your Program54:13 - Not Increasing Weight In Training01:03:35 - Doing Cleans in ABF Program 3 ► 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.

11-21
01:08:59

EP 273 - Minimalist Training, Armor Building, Loaded Carries, Weight Loss & Skinny Fat

00:00 - Intro00:57 - Programming Sprint Training07:45 - Auxiliary Work for Armor Building Formula11:43 - Getting Rid Of Loose Saggy Skin After Weight Loss16:46 - Dan John on Opening Your Own Training Facility20:58 - Varying Exercises24:44 - Training For The Secret Service Snatch Test 34:46 - Building An Intimidating Look For "Skinny Fat" Beginners36:46 - Who Can Get Value Out Of Armor Building Formula?39:57 - Dan John on Loaded Walking46:21 -  What To Do After Easy Strength?49:00 - Using The One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press In Minimalist Training52:16 - Dan John on Valarie Allman55:34 - Benefits Of Keeping A Training Log59:05 - Learning Discus Throwing ► 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.

11-14
01:05:00

EP 272 - Kettlebell Swings, ABF, Easy Strength, Hyrox, Cardio, Increasing Weights & More

00:00 - Intro00:49 - Replacing Walks After Workout07:35 - The Best Alternatives To Kettlebell Swings12:58 - Alternating Armor Building Formula With Easy Strength17:45 - Getting in Shape For Beginners22:16 - The Value Of Dead-Stop Bench Pressing25:26 - Flexibility And Mobility Standards28:15 - Dan John on Hyrox With Kettlebells36:44 - Increase The Weights While Doing Easy Strength41:01 - Isometric Hangs, Pull-Ups, And Dips After Posterior Chain 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.

11-07
31:06

EP 271 - ABF & Fat Loss, Overhead Squats, Turkish Getups, Kettlebell Cardio & More

00:00 - Intro00:57 - Progressing in Easy Strength06:45 - Dan John on Working Out With Chains13:26 - Programming ES4FL And ABF Together20:11 - Doing Overhead Squats in Easy Strength24:18 - Integrating Turkish Get-Ups Into Your Program31:34 - Dan John on Split Snatch and Clean34:12 - Getting Stronger with Kettlebells36:47 - ABC Without Clean?38:28 - Chasing 2 Rabbits vs. Balanced Training41:33 - KB Strength Work - Cardio Ratio ► 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.

10-31
49:51

EP 270 - WTH Effect, TRT & Liver King, Adaptive Training, KB Swings & Fat Burning Tips

00:00 - Intro01:02 - Dan John on The Big 21 Program As a Challenge07:04 - Value of Different Olympic Lifting Exercise Variations10:52 - WTH Effect: Getting Better at Lifts Without Doing Them17:16 - The Perfect Kettlebell Swing Form20:36 - Adding Run, Sprint, or Walk For Burning Fat 22:53 - Feeling Great After Workout27:12 - Dan John on Increasing Testosterone37:00 - Adaptive Strength Training for People With Limited 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

10-24
45:44

EP 269 - KB Bodybuilding, Armor Building Formula, Best Exercises, Replacing Squats & More

00:00 - Intro00:58 - Reducing Injuries As a Firefighter08:44 -  Building Your Arms with Kettlebells19:39 - Adjusting the Weights For Press-Only Days in ABF26:24 - Replacing Squats vs. Improving Squat Weakness31:24 - Training for Front-Line Professionals36:06 - The Best Exercises For Knee Strengthening41:49 - Balancing Work, Sleep, Sport And Exercise ► 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.

10-17
48:19

EP 268 - The 48KG Beast Tamer Challenge, ABC, Anaconda Strength, Morning Workouts & More

00:00 - Intro00:51 - Lacking Interest in Reading or Writing09:28 -  The Most Carryover Press Exercises14:09 - Dan John on The Beast Tamer Challenge19:34 - Morning Workouts And Anaconda Strength27:07 - Adding Cardio For Easy Strength For Fat Loss32:34 - Armor Building Complex For Running ► 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.

10-10
38:10

EP 267 - HEAVY Swings, Windmills, Deadlifts vs. Swings, Long KB Workouts, ABF & More...

00:00 - Intro00:45 - Dan John on The Chronicles of Narnia Series06:10 - Replacing Swings With Deadlifts12:36 - The Value of Kettlebell Windmills18:05 - Doing Swing Over 24 KG26:56 - Training With Sandbag31:18 - Dan John on the Barbell Armor Building Formula Program34:30 - Dan John on His All Programs41:40 - Doing LONG Kettlebell Workouts► 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.

10-03
49:29

EP 266 - Best 15 Minute Workout, Easy Strength Pulls, Travel Workouts, KB Collection & More

00:00 - Intro00:54 - Working Out While Traveling09:31 -  How to Alternate Vertical and Horizontal15:38 - Dan John on Kettlebell Dead Clean19:38 - Pulls For Easy Strength23:25 - Improving Wrist Mobility 32:21 - Dan John on His Kettlebell Collection39:08 - Best Workout In 15 Minutes42:57 - How to do Kettlebell Movements Correctly ► 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.

09-26
49:09

EP 265 - Double KB Work, ABC, Losing Weight Without Muscle, Strength Gains & More...

00:00 - Intro00:44 - Dan John on Bulletproof Coffee05:49 - Does Cardio Affect Strength Gains?13:17 - Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle19:51 - Doing Double KB Work Without Buying Doubles24:39 - Adding Lunges to The Armor Building Complex29:51 - ABC for Endurance Sports33:12 - One Lift a Day vs. Easy Strength35:31 - Using Easy Strength to Hit PRs42:10 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs ► 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.

09-19
50:22

EP 264 - Sustainable ABC, Easy Strength, Longevity Standards & Hypertrophy

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Working Out With Chronic Diseases14:52 - Kettlebell Exercises for a BIGGER Neck21:21 - Making ABC More Sustainable33:38 - The Reason Behind Why Hypertrophy Is NOT Working For You43:06 - High on Stress & Low on Time Workout Program 52:16 - Preparing To Be A Throwing Coach57:59 - Dan John on Longevity Standards01:05:30 - Encouraging Your Kids for Health & Fitness01:10:24 - Adjusting Your Loads on Press Onl Days in ABC01:15:08 - Easy Strength vs. One Lift A Day► 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.

09-12
01:19:01

EP 263 - Programming Manifesto, Armor Building Complex, Longevity, Easy Strength

00:00 - Intro 02:07 - After Big Goals: Is "Goal-Less" Training Valuable? 16:22 - Adding Barndoors to ABC Before Press: Benefit or Overkill? 21:39 - Programming Squats During Easy Strength: Milestones & Progression 28:45 - Dan John Programming Manifesto 38:57 - Developing a Power Athlete's Physique Without the Sport 44:57 - Rites of Passage into Manhood through Fitness 53:15 - Programming for Longevity for 60+ Year Olds 01:02:58 - Have you ever considered competing in Strongman?01:05:12 - Dan John’s Best Strength Books of All Time

09-05
01:14:51

EP 262 - Rite of Passage, Best Hypertrophy, Ab Workouts, Skinny Fat, KB Swings & More

00:57 - Rite of Passage Program at 6508:56 - 10,000 Swing Challenge and Similar Protocols14:19 - Teaching Youth Athletes to Throw18:38 - Planning a Strongman-Style Workout for Teenagers24:03 - Balancing Running and Kettlebell Training27:22 - Using the 2-3-5-10 Ladder for Hypertrophy30:35 - Connection Between Physical Fitness and Spiritual Fitness35:17 - Daily Ab Workouts45:29 - How to Fix Skinny Fat

08-29
56:09

EP 261 - Easy Strength, Increasing Pull-ups, Strength Endurance, 2 Minute BW Carry & More

00:00 - Intro00:59 - Returning to Training After Injury10:36 - Strength Training for a High School High Jumper20:40 - Training for the 2-Minute Bodyweight Farmer's Carry Standard27:38 - Increasing Pull-Up Reps During Easy Strength32:28 - Half Snatch vs. Full Snatch for Strength and Conditioning37:21 - Vertical Lift Exercise for Strength Endurance► 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.

08-22
42:13

EP 260 - Herculean Physique, Fat Loss, Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells, Snatch Test & More...

00:00 - Intro04:40 - Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells for Shoulder Health09:38 - Horizontal vs. Vertical Pressing in Minimalist Training14:41 - Building Work Capacity22:12 - Training for a Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Test28:40 - Dan John on Legitimacy of Pilates 32:44 - Physics of Weighted Squats: Kettlebell vs. Weight Vest37:03 - RKC Snatch Test Preparation40:18 - Dan John’s Pyramid of Success45:22 - Pantheon of Programs for a Herculean Physique50:51 - Balancing Fat Loss and General Workouts► 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.

08-15
57:28

EP 259 - 4 Hour Body Kettlebell Workout, Best WTH Exercises, Swings, Hypertrophy & Squats

00:00: Intro01:20: Back Squats in Olympic Weightlifting13:34: Combining Cleans, Presses, and Front Squats in Southwood Program17:28: Life After the 10,000 Swing Challenge20:59: Thoughts on the Kettlebell Workout from "The 4-Hour Body"28:57: Weekend-Only Training Program 35:23: Training Around Chronic Pain (Endometriosis)38:34: Improving Overhead Mobility for Kettlebell Press44:30: Handling Missed Workouts and Designing a 4-Week "WTH Exercise's Greatest Hits" Program48:24: Thoughts on "T-Rex Swings"49:35: Bulgarian Goat Bag Swing for 10,000 Swing Challenge:52:07: How to Build Snatch Strength56:02: Pull-Ups and Hypertrophy 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.

08-08
01:04:05

EP 258 - Easy Strength, Cold Showers, ABC, Humane Burpee, Busy Dads, Bodybuilding & More...

00:00 Intro00:43 Layering Armor Building Complex and Humane Burpee Program06:32 Cold Showers and Muscle Recovery12:20 Pre-Training Snacks for Olympic Lifters23:59 Strengthening Lower Back and Hips for Progression30:50 Home Workout Program for Busy Dad34:54 Easy Strength and Bodybuilding Workouts and Aging► 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.

08-01
42:00

EP 257 - Aging Gracefully, Kettlebell Challenge, Programming, Strength, Changing the Standards

00:00 - Intro00:44 - Dan John on The 30-Day Kettlebell Complex Challenge06:08 - Half Kneeling Presses vs. Regular Kettlebell Press09:40 - Dan John’s Guide to Aging Gracefully Through Lifting20:33 - Strength and Conditioning for Fighters28:08 - Double KB Squats vs. Back Squats 32:45 - Adjusting Sleepless In Seattle For Military Press40:41 - The Best Reading Order For Dan John’s Books For Beginners 50:56 - Train To Achieve 50 Barbell Squats With Bodyweight?52:45 - Modifying Programs to Suit Your Needs ► 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.

07-25
57:52

EP 256 - Armor Building Formula, Seasonal Dieting, Boosting Strength & Rite of Passage

00:00 - Intro00:55 - Training The Non-Injured Sides After Injury Operations11:57 - Armor Building Formula for Hypertrophy18:52 - Timing Training And Meals As An Athlete26:15 - Dan John on Seasonal Dieting33:18 - Starting Olympic Lifting At 40+ Years Old38:01 - Boosting Overhead Strength With Rite Of Passage ► 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.

07-18
46:23

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.

07-11
40:36

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