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The Dan John PodcastEP 336 - KB Swings, Fat Loss, Double vs Single KBs, Strength and Conditioning & More00:00 - 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 la...
2026-01-2946 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 330 - ABF Progression, Barbells, Lift & Sprint Training, Marathons, Practical Strength & More00:00 - 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 a...
2025-12-2356 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 325 - ABF, Building Strength After 55, Losing Fat, Bulletproof Joints, Sleep & Recovery00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan John on the Value of the Chest Expander06:24 - Easy Strength and Armor Building Formula for Pickleball14:15 - Overhead Squat Mobility16:01 - Building Strong Tendons and Ligaments Over Time22:51 - Improving Sleep and Recovery with Sauna30:58 - Armor Building Formula for Adult Athletes34:17 - Dan John's Training Journals for Progress50:38 - The Right Way to Train and Lose Fat59:21 - Building Strength and Fitness After 55► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coac...
2025-11-131h 10The Dan John PodcastEP 320 - Building Strength, Goblet Squats, Machine Workouts, Offset Training, Diet Tips & More00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan John on Kettlebell Mount Rushmore10:24 - Getting Maximum Benefits From Goblet Squats14:03 - Finding the Right Offset Balance in KB Training17:57 - Using Machines for Turning Back to Home Training24:43 - Going from Weak to Strong30:02 - Bare Minimum Equipment for a Home Gym36:56 - Muscle Imbalances During Injury Trainings41:36 - Dan John on Diets49:01 - Favorite Programs Using Machines52:56 - Non-Traditional Strength Training► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coac...
2025-10-091h 01The Dan John PodcastEP 319 - ABF, Pull-ups, Loaded Carries, Warm-up Tips, Dan's Gym, Sports Movies & More00:00 - Intro00:49 - The Role of Emotions in Training and Mental Warm-Up10:22 - If Dan John Opens a Gym...13:21 - Adding Sprint Work to ABF as a Busy Dad16:44 - Building Rack Strength in ABF19:29 - Dan John’s Favorite Sports Movies25:27 - Doing Pull-ups without MAPS30:01 - Dan John on Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships► 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...
2025-10-0242 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 318 - Pressing the Beast, Front vs Back Squat, Combining Endurance & Strength, Pull-ups00:00 - Intro01:08 - Best Tips for Pressing the Beast15:55 - Kettlebell Training with Injuries22:21 - Dan John’s Utah Jazz Stories27:23 - Best Exercises for Adult Basketball Players29:45 - Front Squats vs. Back Squats for Building Big Quads33:55 - The Best Twice-a-Week Program for Runners39:10 - Regaining Pull-Up Strength44:15 - Training Around Regular Blood Donation46:39 - Combining Endurance & Strength Training50:04 - Dan John on Building Simple Health Habits► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coache...
2025-09-2558 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 317 - ABF, Loaded Carries, Losing Fat, Pull-ups, Alternating Barbell & KB, Travelling00:00 - Intro00:57 - Understanding the High Volume in the ABF07:43 - Alternating Barbell and Kettlebell Workouts12:07 - Dan John’s Travel Workout Routine16:12 - Making Meditation a Daily Practice and Its Benefits23:32 - The Value of Suitcase Carry27:22 - Running the Armor Building Formula Twice a Week33:09 - Starting Olympic Lifts as a Powerlifter36:22 - Dan John’s Guide to Losing 50 Pounds41:32 - Adding Pull-ups to Armor Building?!43:45 - Reaching 30 Mins in ABF, Next?45:50 - The Best Way to Increase ABF Numbers► Personalized workouts based on your schedu...
2025-09-1851 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 306 - Strength Standards, ABC, Humane Burpee, Beginner Program for 50+, Snatch Test & More00:00 - Intro01:01 - Staying Snatch-Test Ready at 40s08:47 - Best Beginner Program for 50+ Years Old15:44 - Best Mattress Options for Athletes Over 5017:53 - Best Way to Train for Strength and Muscle After 5024:02 - Standards for the Humane Burpee29:06 - Strength Standards for Athletes 34:27 - Dan John on Slow Reps and Pauses in Strength Training39:17 - The Best Way to Progress in ABC43:17 - Doing Easy Strength Long Term47:20 - Dan’s Workshops in Utah ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ►...
2025-07-0349 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 305 - ABF, Combining Single & Double KB, Beginner Program, Easy Strength, Bench Press00:00 - Intro00:43 - Best Lower Body Training for Tall Guys05:50 - ABF vs. Traditional Body Part Split11:41 - Rotating ABF and Easy Strength18:22 - Combining Single and Double Kettlebell ABC24:36 - Programming for a Whole Year After 6031:01 - Hitting a 32kg Press PR with Dan’s Rep Scheme33:27 - Dan John on Sleep and Meditation Practices42:25 - Best Beginner Program for 55+44:36 - Balancing Strength and Endurance with Lower-Rep Work48:43 - Best Bench Press Alternatives ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ►...
2025-06-2653 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More00:00 - Intro00:36 - Park Bench FAT LOSS Program with the 24KG Kettlebell11:20 - Combining Easy Strength with “Bro Split”19:10 - Dan John on Training for Real World Strength26:59 - The Effect of Program Switches on Athlete Development37:07 - Dan John on Sleeping 12 Hours a Day Challenge44:04 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF46:19 - Doing Curls for ABF ► 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.
2025-05-2949 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries00:00 - Intro02:21 - Best Way to Add Suitcase Carries to ABF Without Overdoing It10:40 - Dan John on the Evolutionary "Why" of Muscle Hypertrophy18:06 - Best Way to Build Muscle Without Compromising Daily Energy22:25 - Combining Strength & Endurance for 50-Year-Olds26:52 - Things Dan Misses About Pre-Internet Lifting Culture37:51 - Interview with Brian Intro39:40 - What Did Dan Learn About Himself After 300 Episodes?46:50 - How Does Dan Stop People from Quitting?51:29 - How Did Dan Teach Himself to Act Patient?01:00:17 - Dan John’s Origin Story01:06:59 - Dan’s Perspective on W...
2025-05-221h 45The Dan John PodcastEP 297 - Superhero Training Program, Squats, Minimalist Workout, Increasing KB Weight00:00 - Intro01:07 - Superhero Training Program by Dan John14:15 - Best Training for a 49-Year-Old Fireman26:01 - Adding Cardio to Perfect Workout33:32 - Increasing Kettlebell Weight on ABC39:26 - Dan John’s Favorite Shoes44:19 - Doing Squats with Bad Mobility or Injury49:09 - One Lift a Day with Just Three 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...
2025-05-0152 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 294 - Anaconda Strength, Loaded Carries, Strength Standards, "Bro Splits", Sleep & More00:00 - Intro00:48 - Chasing Strength Standards With Limited Sleep and Time08:38 - Dan John’s Journals10:57 - Dan John on Alcohol Consumption 14:50 - Adding Backward Carries to Boost Anaconda Strength18:23 - Bringing Up Neglected Lifts After “Bro Splits”23:26 - Building a Bodyweight Overhead 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.
2025-04-1031 min
The Masters Athlete Survival GuidePart 2 Coach Dan John on Creating a "Life Made Simple"Send us a textListen to Coach Dan John's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6iQUODyzsCIKcLKkzWUG9z?si=1cca00deeec44f9aCheck out Dan John University for highly customized workouts and a myriad of resources (including Mass Made Simple) with a discount for our listeners using code ESPENhttps://danjohnuniversity.com/Discover the transformative power of sleep with the insightful Coach Dan John, who shares his wisdom on how crucial rest is for both athletic success and everyday life. Coach John explains how enhancing sleep quality can significantly improve athletic performance...
2025-02-2845 minThe Masters Athlete Survival GuideCoach Dan John's Personal Blueprint for "Life Made Simple"Send us a textTransitioning into life beyond 40 doesn't have to be complicated. Coach Dan John shares his actionable, science-backed strategies for maintaining health, vitality, and happiness as we age. • Importance of quality sleep and relaxation techniques • Essential dental and medical care routine • Simple skin and hair care practices • Effective daily supplementation habits • Diverse and healthy dietary regimen with intermittent fasting • Importance of consistent physical activity • Insights into a typical day in Coach Dan John's life • Call to action: share the episode and follow us on InstagramListen to Co...
2025-02-2317 minThe Masters Athlete Survival GuidePart 1 Coach Dan John on Creating a "Life Made Simple"Send us a textListen to Coach Dan John's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6iQUODyzsCIKcLKkzWUG9z?si=1cca00deeec44f9aCheck out Dan John University for highly customized workouts and a myriad of resources (including Mass Made Simple) with a discount for our listeners using code ESPENhttps://danjohnuniversity.com/Alongside the legendary Coach Dan John, we unpack the joys and challenges of training as a Masters athlete, especially for those of us over 40. Our conversation flows from the rigors of training through Buffalo winters to the transformative impact of...
2025-02-2143 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 281 - ABF, Home Gyms. Sustainable Training, KB Front Squats, Time-Based Workouts & More00:00 - Intro00:46 - What to Do After Armor Building Formula04:21 - Buying A Cable Station For My Home Gym? Is It Worth It?08:04 - Dan John on Time-Based Workouts15:30 - Barbell vs Kettlebell Front Squats 20:08 - Dan John on Coffees25:10 - Training In A Sustainable Way ► 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.
2025-01-0931 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 277 - ABF, Squat Strength Standards, KB Progression, Dan's Favorite Foods & More00:00 - Intro02:17 - The Best Way to Prepare Yourself for An Upcoming Operation 08:39 - Maximizing the ONLY Kettlebell You Have 12:57 - Squat Standards Before Mass Made Simple and The Best Way to Squat in MMS 19:34 - Dan John’s Favorite Fermented Foods 26:10 - When You Can’t Finish a Workout… 32:50 - What to Do in Rest Days During ABC38:13 - Preventing Wrist and Elbow Discomfort During Kettlebell Training40:19 - Developing Speed and Agility Over 4045:36 - Doing Deadlifts to Improve Squats ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http...
2024-12-1252 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 276 - Loaded Carries, Mass Made Simple, KB for Fat Loss, Staying in Shape, Travel Tips00:00 - Intro00:38 - Staying in Shape on Long Trips10:48 - Dan John on Loaded Carry Variations17:24 - Keep A College Class Engaged When Teaching Material That Gets Dry30:06 - 8-Week-Easy Strength for 60+31:42 - Mass Made Simple with Injured Shoulders 34:57 - Optimizing Kettlebell Training For Fat Loss And Martial Arts43:45 - Best Lifts Dan John Has Ever Seen And Lifted51:11 - Getting Diplomas From Dan John University?!53:48 - Why Did Dan John Decide on Religious Studies As a Major? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www...
2024-12-0558 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 274 - Training Smarter, ABC, Recovery Hacks, Auto Regulation, Maintaining Muscle & More00:00 - 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...
2024-11-211h 08The Dan John PodcastEP 273 - Minimalist Training, Armor Building, Loaded Carries, Weight Loss & Skinny Fat00:00 - 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...
2024-11-141h 05The Dan John PodcastEP 271 - ABF & Fat Loss, Overhead Squats, Turkish Getups, Kettlebell Cardio & More00:00 - 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 pe...
2024-10-3149 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 270 - WTH Effect, TRT & Liver King, Adaptive Training, KB Swings & Fat Burning Tips00:00 - 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...
2024-10-2445 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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 A...
2024-10-0349 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 266 - Best 15 Minute Workout, Easy Strength Pulls, Travel Workouts, KB Collection & More00:00 - 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 ArmorBuild...
2024-09-2649 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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...
2024-09-2050 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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...
2024-08-1557 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 257 - Aging Gracefully, Kettlebell Challenge, Programming, Strength, Changing the Standards00:00 - 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.DanJohnUn...
2024-07-2557 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 254 - 4 Week Bodybuilding, Dan's KB Collection, Night Workouts, Benefits of Kettlebells00:00 - Intro01:50 - Dan John’s Kettlebell Collection10:17 - Dan's Mindset When Deciding Between Career Options22:29 - Dan John on Having Non-Traditional Rhythm Cadences30:09 - Optimizing Night Shift Workouts to Stay Healthy, Strong, and Mobile37:17 - Weight Training Around Your Sport41:43 - The Real Value of Kettlebell Training48:43 - Dan John’s 4-Week 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...
2024-07-0457 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 252 - Arnold, Mr. Universe, Goblet Squats, Sustainable Fitness, Best Exercises & More00:00 - Intro01:15 - Future Successors to Dan John in Coaching06:45 - Starting Sustainable Fitness and Diet for Older People19:41 - Racked Squats vs. Goblet Squats28:55 - Dan John on Arnold Becoming Mr. Universe39:40 - Training for the USAWA Inman Mile46:12 - Best Exercises to Create Some Shock Absorption50:33 - Best Drills for Increased Strength52:11 - Substituting Squats in Mass Made Simple55:31 - The Best Exercises for Athleticism ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan per...
2024-06-211h 03The Dan John PodcastEP 251 - Gaining Muscle, ABC, Easy Strength, Armor Building Formula, General Fitness & More00:00 - Intro00:50 - Ideal Training Paths for General Fitness11:47 - The Best Technique for Maximum Kettlebell Snatches20:39 - Adding 2-3 Sets of The ABC Complex Before Your Routine Workouts for Burning Fat24:24 - Difference Between Barbell And Kettlebell Complexes, ABC with Barbells29:11 - The Best Program for Maxing Out Conditioning for Health32:12 - Dan John on Pulling Exercises in Easy Strength36:59 - Creating a Versatile Training Program Inspired by Decathletes42:27 - Gaining Muscle with Easy Strength45:53 - Dan John's Transition from College Discus Throwing50:05 - Improving Pressing Strength for the...
2024-06-1354 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 250 - ABC Program, Intensity, Mass Made Simple, DOMS, Strength Standards & KB Work00:00 - Intro02:12 - Restarting Strength Training After Traumas13:26 - The Best Warm-Ups Before The ABC Program23:07 - Mass Made Simple For Older People29:22 - Helping Athletes Struggling with Intensity38:27 - Dan John on Lenten Practice: Only Potatoes And Squat Snatches43:25 - Learning Overhead Squats And Improving Mobility for Beginners47:03 - Strength Standard For The KB See-Saw Press 48:53 - Kettlebell Work For Home Alongside Olympic Lifting52:47 - Dan John on Regular DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)58:17 - Kettlebell Clean&Press vs. Kettlebell Clean&Jerk01:00:33 - Recovering From MAPS And Preventing Fu...
2024-06-061h 06The Dan John PodcastEP 249 - Swings, Easy Strength, GTG vs. Regular Training, Pullups & Excessive Training00:00 - Intro01:11 - The Best Grip and Duration for Hanging Pull-ups07:14 - Losing Weight with Easy Strength17:03 - Using Easy Strength for Strongman Competition22:48 - Working Out First Thing in the Morning27:17 - Dan John on the 10K Swing Challenge Progress30:49 - Dan John on Excessive Training for Young People36:39 - Greasing the Groove vs. Regular Workouts40:11 - Starting Strength Training► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan persona...
2024-05-3046 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 245 - Kettlebell Swing Benefits, Cardio, Kettlebell Halos, Best Exercises for GPP & More00:00 - 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...
2024-05-0247 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 244 - Kettlebell Strength Training, Reverse Hyper, Easy Strength & Maximalist Training00:00 - 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...
2024-04-2548 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 242 - Swings, Easy Strength, Adding Barbells to KBs, Pullups, Weight Loss Drugs & More00:00 - 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 equipm...
2024-04-111h 01The Dan John PodcastEP 241 - Essential KB Exercises, Easy Strength, Seasonal Training, ABC Strength Standards00:00 - 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 coache...
2024-04-041h 14The Dan John PodcastEP 240 - Rite of Passage, Double KB Strength, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, Body Building & More00:00 - 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 bas...
2024-03-281h 02The Dan John PodcastEP 239 - Middle Aged Bodybuilding, KB Easy Strength, Squats, Loaded Carries, First Pull-ups00:00 - 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 ► P...
2024-03-2150 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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 y...
2024-03-0746 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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.
2024-02-2953 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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 priv...
2024-02-1547 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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 privat...
2024-02-0857 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 231 - Minimalist KB Program, Easy Strength, Best Movements, Fat Loss, Training Methods00:00 - 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. ►...
2024-01-251h 03The Dan John PodcastEP 229 - 10K Swings, Aesthetics, Deadlifts, Protein, Tactical Pull-ups & Easy Strength00:00 - 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://DanJoh...
2024-01-1145 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 228 - Best Version of ABC, KB Routines, 6 Week Bulk, Best Way to Train, Deadlifts & More00:00 - 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'r...
2024-01-0459 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 227 - Deadlifts, Barbells vs. Kettlebells, Snapacity, Pull Exercises & Getting Strong00:00 - 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 appl...
2023-12-281h 05The Dan John PodcastEP 226 - Adjustable Kettlebells, Minimalism, Best Exercises, Push-ups, O-Lifting00:00 - 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 g...
2023-12-2148 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 225 - Double KB Exercises, 10k Swings, First Pull-Up, Fitness Gear, Optimal Rest & More00:00 - Intro01:09 - Value Of 10k Swing Program07:09 - Dan John on Optimal Rest Between Sets14:57 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up19:01 - Double Kettlebell Clean & Press VS. Double Kettlebell Snatch22:10 - Dan John on Similarity of Hill Sprints and Lower Body Loading24:45 - The Best Tips for Beginner Hill Sprinters26:33 - Replacing Olympic Lifts With Power Curls and High Pulls For Power Benefits28:45 - Dan John on College Football Programs34:11 - The Best Tips For Pursuing Fitness Virtuously41:24 - Dan John’s Top 3 Fitness Gear► Personalized workouts based on y...
2023-12-1448 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 223 - Single Arm KB Swings, Best Exercises, Bodyweight Training, Easy Strength & More00:00 - Intro00:52 - Balancing Between Serving Our Country and A Comfort Daily Life 06:49 - Dan John's Approach to Maximizing His Lifts in Youth13:37 - Dan John Electromagnetic Stimulators for Improved Muscles16:59 - Mechanism of The Correlation Between Muscle, Mass and Strength25:10 - Best Bodyweight Exercises 30:06 - Trusting The Procces For Get Stronger And Reach The Max35:58 - Dan John on Chopping Wood As An Conditioning Exercise In The Off-Season38:41 - Adding Additional Exercising Into ES 42:40 - One Arm vs. Two Arm Swings ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and eq...
2023-12-0149 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 222 - KB Swing Sets, Easy Strength, Pavel, Training for "Toughness" & Set Structures00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan on Being Co-Authoring ES with Pavel11:23 - The Best Wrist and Ankle Weights for Zone 2 Cardio Walks17:25 - Back-to-Back Sets vs Supersets/Circuits28:04 - Adding Squats to Easy Strength32:13 - Training for “Physical Toughness”37:41 - Dan John’s Recommended Swing Sets40:05 - Walking After The Loaded Carries for Fat Loss ► 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 EasySt...
2023-11-2346 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 221 - Best Programs, Armor Building Complex, C&P, Linear Progression & Carries00:00 - Intro00:42 - Using ABC For Strength Training05:05 - Improving Your Strength With Body Weight Clean and Presses08:57 - Dan John on Working Up To the Top Set15:32 - Dan John on Why The Linear Progression Doesn’t Work20:27 - The Best Strategies to Get Better on Mobility 25:27 - Dan John’s Best Programs for SERIOUS Results29:22 - Technical Tips For The Perfect Clean Form34:53 - Dan John Reveals What to Do for New Personal Trainers 42:04 - When You Should Do Carries in Your Workouts44:15 - Dan’s Workou...
2023-11-1652 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 220 - Putting on Size & Muscle, Ladder Training, Greasing the Groove & Best Squat Variations00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan John’s Favorite Books for Kids07:11 - The Best Way to Adapt Ladders For Your Current Program11:33 - Putting on Size and Muscle for Contact Sports15:51 - The Best Squat Variations to Help Avoid Adductor Strains21:28 - Dan John on “Greasing the Groove” for Improving Short Distance Sprinting and Jumping25:34 - Preparing Yourself for The Next Senior Football Season With The Best 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...
2023-11-0931 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 219 - Double 24KG KBs, Dan's Programs, Best Workouts, Anaconda Strength & Easy Strength00:00 - Intro00:59 - Benefits of The Dan John’s Programs and Can You Incorporate Your Favorite Movement Into a Program?08:25 - Dan on The 2023 College Football Season!15:45 - The Best Program for Strength and Athleticism!20:23 - Is It Enough to Follow The Easy Strength Program by Working Out Only On Your Off Work Days Considering Your Active Job?26:44 - How Would Dan John Update the “One Lift a Day” Style of Training?30:46 - Dan on Taking Time Off Easy Strength for Fat Loss to Learn Olympic Lifts!33:41 - Kettlebell Program for 1 Hour Every Day An...
2023-11-0249 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 218 - Kettlebell Strength Standards, Bodybuilding, Increasing Squats, MMS & More00:00 - Intro00:49 - The Best Exercises for Glute Hypertrophy/Strength?07:48 - Can You Replace Back Squats in The Mass Made Simple Program?11:35 - Dan John’s Daily Workout and His Mindset?16:08 - What Are The Potential Drawbacks of Focusing on Power Snatch And Power Clean in Training?21:30 - Which Workout Program is The Best for Progress Your Squats?27:44 - How to Fix Modern Posture Issues Step by Step?32:30 - Dan John’s Kettlebell Strength Standards! ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're i...
2023-10-2738 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 218 - Kettlebell Strength Standards, Bodybuilding, Increasing Squats, MMS & More00:00 - Intro00:49 - The Best Exercises for Glute Hypertrophy/Strength?07:48 - Can You Replace Back Squats in The Mass Made Simple Program?11:35 - Dan John’s Daily Workout and His Mindset?16:08 - What Are The Potential Drawbacks of Focusing on Power Snatch And Power Clean in Training?21:30 - Which Workout Program is The Best for Progress Your Squats? 27:44 - How to Fix Modern Posture Issues Step by Step?32:30 - Dan John’s Kettlebell Strength Standards! ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're i...
2023-10-2638 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 217 - Kettlebell Swings, WTH Effect, Easy Strength, Armor Building, 65+ Training & More00:00 - Intro01:52 - How to Boost Your Overhead Press In Your Next Round of Easy Strength?07:44 - What Should You Do In Your Training Breaks Caused by Health Issues to Stay Still Active? 15:13 - How to Exercise as A +65 Years Old?23:26 - Dan John on What the Hell Effect of Kettlebell Swings!34:16 - How to Complement the Armor Building Complex In Your Workouts? What exercises does Dan John recommend? ► 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 t...
2023-10-1943 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 216 - BEST Program, Pull-Ups, Busy People Fitness, OHP, Peter Attia & Longevity00:00 - Intro00:51 - How to Work Out With Limited Time?05:59 - How to Increase Your Strict Overhead Press?12:43 - Best Program for Super Busy People!18:23 - The Best Training Goals and Skills for Athletic Improvement and How to Efficiently Progress? 25:25 - Is Becoming A Kettlebell Coach Worth It Despite Potential Future AI Advancements In Coaching?29:46 - How to Improve Pull-Ups? 33:22 - How to Build Strength to Carry Other Humans for Long Periods of Time Like a Military or Fireman?36:46 - Dan John on How to Train for Longevity and The Ability to Handle...
2023-10-1245 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 213 - Kettlebell Press, Dips, Armor Building Complex, 10k Challenge & More00:00 - Intro02:05 - How to Increase Your Kettlebell Press?10:58 - Does Dan John Recommend Dips?15:05 - What's A Good All-Body 'ABC Alternate' Workout for Middle-Aged Office Workers?19:55 - What's the Best Way to Train A Team for Pallbearing?26:13 - Dan on 10,000 Hip Thrust Challenge!31:33 - Dan on The Differences Between Barbell, Dumbbell, and Kettlebell C&P!37:33 - How to Balance Martial Arts Sports with Strength, Flexibility, and Staying Lean? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coac...
2023-09-2146 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 207 - Best Exercises, Squats, Easy Strength, Powerlifting, Core Movements & More...00:00 - Intro01:00 - Can I Do A Easy Strength for Grappling Without Barbells?10:11 - Dan on Koji Squat!13:46 - How Does Dan Find Topics to Write About for His Books, Website Articles?21:59 - The Best Core Movements For Beginners!29:30 - Dan on The Sport of Powerlifting!35:51 - Dan John on Sumo Deadlifts! 36:07 - Why Recommend 3x3 as The Default in Easy Strength?43:00 - Can High Pulls Replace Power Cleans for A Class with Flexibility Issues in The Southwood Program? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and eq...
2023-08-1048 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 203 - Kettlebell Swings, Prison Workouts, KB Rite of Passage & Deadlift Variations00:00 - Intro01:07 - Dan on How to Clean and Press During Barbell Rite a Passage Program07:46 - How did Dan John Balance Work, Coaching, and Athletics?15:22 - Tips for Improving Overhead Squat Stability and Range of Motion?20:58 - What Training Program Does Dan John Recommend for Physically Labor-Intensive Jobs? 30:02 - Can Explosive Work After “Grinds" Yield Similar Progress?35:51 - Dan John on Sumo Deadlifts!41:33 - BEST Alternatives to Kettlebell Swings!44:25 - Should You Do the Armor Building Complex for Strength Maintenance?47:29 - Optimal Training with Limited Equipment During One-Year Prison Confinement?
2023-07-1356 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 198 - Pavel, StrongFirst & RKC Split, CrossFit, Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Arnold Ehret, Hypertrophy & Weight Loss00:00 - 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.co...
2023-06-0852 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 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.co...
2023-05-2552 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 192 - Kettlebell Strength Roadmap, Goblet Squats, Kettlebell Press & Old Man Fitness00:00 - 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...
2023-04-271h 08The Dan John PodcastEP 182 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Dan Martin, Electrolytes, Lonnie Lowry & More...00:00 - Intro00:44 - Easy Strength And How Reducing Load Can Be Beneficial For Strength?15:33 - Dan Is Eloborating On The Comment That “The KB Swing Is Tackling?21:58 - Dan John’s Insights Into How To Offset The Negative Effects Of Travel! 30:37 - Dan On Taking 2300mg per day sodium!32:20 - Who Is Dan Martin Other Than A Guy On The Dave Draper Message Board?35:53 - Any Chance Dan Can Do A Nutrition Episode With Dr. Lonnie Lowry?
2023-02-1639 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 180 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Fat Loss Program & TOP Supplements00:00 - Intro00:49 - Best Exercises For Newbies!10:53 - Dan John’s Best Supplements!22:15 - Was There Ever A Time When Dan Was A Cocky Athlete?25:19 - How To Best Lose Weight With ES?34:36 - Why Does 5 Reps With 2 Sets Just Work?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
2023-02-0244 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 179 - Swings Increasing Deadlifts, HEAVY Kettlebells, Superhero Shape & NFL Training00:00 - Intro02:19 - Does NFL Training Injure Players?13:47 - What Additional Prescriptions Would Dan Propose For A 49-Year-Old Male In Spring?20:06 - How To Be Fast And Strong At The Same Time?28:25 - Does Swings Affect Deadlifts?35:22 - Are Heavy Kettlebells Useful?45:52 - How Would Dan John Train Actors For Superhero Shape?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
2023-01-261h 00The Dan John PodcastEP 176 - NEW Easy Strength Variations, Best Exercises, Loaded Carries, Performance00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan's Training Log Recommendations12:03 - Dan John On Loaded Carries15:02 - Can Dan Balance A Busy Work/Family Life With Heavy Strength And Endurance Activities20:23 - ES Variations27:47 - Dan John On Speed While Lifting29:48 - What Are the Best Exercises for Athletic Performance► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy.
2023-01-0538 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 175 - Best Exercises, Pull-ups, Newbie Gains, Presses vs. Jerks, Increasing 1RPM00:00 - Intro00:51 - Best Exercises for Contact Sports04:51 - How To Do Pull-Ups At Later Ages / For Older People10:47 - The Role Of Hip Thrusts In Pure Strength Programs16:22 - Dan’s Thoughts On Noobie Gains20:19 - Future of Health and Fitness26:19 - Are Presses Better Than Jerks30:18 - Dan John on Dips36:42 - How To Increase Your 1RPM► 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...
2022-12-2945 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 170 - Single Arm Kettlebell Swings, Building Cardio Capacity, Dead Cleans & Double KB Movements00:00 - Intro03:13 - What Should You Do Before Learning KB Movements10:19 - Dan on Not Liking Single Arm Swing But Liking Single Arm Snatch11:55 - Dan on Not Liking Double KB Snatch and Other Double KB Movements13:55 - Dan on Kettlebell Dead Clean Exercise15:33 - What’s The Best Way To Build Cardio Capacity22:52 - Should You Lose Fat First Without Bulking28:43 - Benefits of Kettlebell SnatchesJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If yo...
2022-11-2438 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 169 - Joe Rogan, Kettlebell Squat Swings, Reverse Hypers, Goblet Squats & Benching00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Work Around Bench Press Creating Shoulder Problems11:25 - Dan’s Thoughts On "Squat Swing" Kettlebell Exercise21:02 - Dan on Zercher Squats23:31 - Benefits of Goblet Squats26:07 - Dan's Thoughts on Reverse Hypers29:21 - Dan on Joe Rogan & the Podcast31:31 - How to Introduce Someone to a New Discipline of Sport38:31 - How to Make the S&C Program Better for a SchoolJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If...
2022-11-1747 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 168 - Kettlebell Swings, New ES Book, Fully Switching to KB Training & More00:00 - Intro04:26 - Should You Do the Kettlebell Swing?16:58 - The Results of Easy Strength and Different Variations of ES22:45 - Best Exercises For Hamstrings33:59 - Can You Substitute All of Your Training With Just Kettlebells?41:48 - Dan's New Upcoming Easy Strength BookJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to "DanJohnInnerCircle.com" to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!---
2022-11-1050 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 167 - Rep Schemes, Lifting After Hip Surgery, Glute Benefits, Sport Specific Training0:00 - Intro1:20 - The Problem with Dan's Programs...11:55 - Dan's Rep Schemes for Exercises13:05 - Sport Specific Training20:34 - Lifting After Surgery (Hip Surgery)30:30 - Why is Dan Interested in Hips & the Benefits of Hips36:30 - Value of Adding Glute Work to Regular ProgramsJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!...
2022-11-0340 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 166 - Kettlebell Bodybuilding, Diet Tips, Creating Your Own Programs & More...00:00 - Intro00:40 - How to Gain Strength Without Gaining Size10:08 - What Are The Best Exercises For a Healthy Spine17:45 - How To Build Your Own Program23:02 - How to Stop Yourself From Eating What You Want32:04 - How to Build a Better Body with KettlebellsJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!If you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.Enjoy!
2022-10-2742 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 165 - Thoughts on Pavel, KB Snatches, Training When Sick, Squats & Muscle Building00:00 - Intro05:11 - How to Perform Regularly Kettlebell Snatch with Bad Shoulders?17:34 - Squats & Muscle Building24:17 - How Should You Handle Your Training While Sick?30:48 - Should You Avoid Planet Fitness?41:19 - Dan's Thoughts on PavelIf you're interesting in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for the private coaching group.Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it...
2022-10-2049 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 164 - NEW Strength Standards, Spartan Races, Hacks to Optimize Recovery & More...00:00 - Intro01:21 - How to Pass the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Test15:06 - What Could We Do To Optimize Recovery 26:29 - How To Train For The SPARTAN RACES32:04 - What Would Be Dan's Standards for General PopulationJoin the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
2022-10-1345 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 163 - Best Exercises for Athleticism, KB Program, Biceps, Home GYM, Jerk Benefits00:00 - Intro02:39 - How Did Back Extensions Fit Into Dan’s Overall Program10:58 - What Would Dan Suggest As A Two Day Per Week KB Program15:34 - Exercises Dan Has Found To Be Useful For Athletics20:01 - What Is Dan’s Take On Non-Alcoholic Beer As A Recovery Drink 23:58 - Value of Bicep Exercises 25:58 - How Does Dan Determine What Load He Can Take28:12 - How Would Dan Create A Home Gym From Scratch41:38 - Benefits Of Each Exercise In Detail Like Why Is The Jerk Called The JerkJoin...
2022-10-0646 minThe Dan John PodcastSPECIAL EP: Bret Contreras REVEALS His GLUTE SECRETS to Dan John00:00 - Intro00:50 - How Dan Became a Better Coach Because of Bret01:19 - Bret Explain How He Met Dan (He Bought Dan a Scotch)02:35 - Dan's Hip Replacement and Open Mindedness (How Bret is a Contrarian)07:18 - Bret Explains the Value of Hip Thrusts22:00 - Dan and Bret on Haters31:10 - Great Effects of Glute Workouts34:30 - Kettlebell Swings and Squats35:30 - How Dan Teaches the RKCs35:50 - Glute Hypertrophy and Performance (The Residual Effects of Glute Mass)37:00 - Dan Gets Complimented From Women on His Ass at 65 (No, really.)
2022-09-2956 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 162 - Double KBs Over Singles, Lifting Over 65, Increasing Resistance In Other Ways00:00 - Intro02:22 - How to Improve Throwing11:45 - Should You Do Double KBs Over Single KBs?18:30 - How to Increase Resistance Without Increasing Weight24:29 - What Should 65+ y/o Lifters Do33:40 - Can Dan Increase Strength and Lose Weight At the Same Time?39:49 - Is Wrestling Good For Football?Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John...
2022-09-2248 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 161 - Jerk and Press Differences, Hypertrophy, Balancing Skill and Strength Training00:00 - Intro00:55 - Benefits and Differences of Feel the Jerk and the Press07:04 - How Does Dan Balance Training for Sports, Strength and Recovery15:53 - Training High Reps for Certain Muscles18:14 - The Best Exercise for the Upper Body20:00 - How to Reach 100 Pushups for a Single Set26:33 - What Did Dan Do To Optimize His Walking ProblemsJoin Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it...
2022-09-1636 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 161 - JERK and PRESS Differences, Hypertrophy Reps, Balancing Sport and Strength Training00:00 - Intro01:05 - Benefits and Differences of Feel the Jerk and the Press07:24 - How Does Dan Balance Training for Sports, Strength and Recovery16:13 - Training High Reps for Certain Muscles18:34 - The Best Exercise for the Upper Body20:19 - How to Reach 100 Pushups for a Single Set26:53 - What Did Dan Do To Optimize His Walking ProblemsJoin Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it...
2022-09-1536 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 160 - Turkish Getups, Easy Strength, Velocity Diet & Litvinovs00:00 - Intro00:30 - The Velocity Diet12:59 - Could You Use the Easy Strength Program to Prepare For Contests25:43 - What Does Dan Think About The Litvinov Workout40:49 - Pros and Cons of Turkish Get UpsJoin Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time!Enjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
2022-09-0857 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 159 - Improving the Press, Fixing Posture and Wrist Mobility, Gut Health00:00 - Intro01:31 - How to Improve “the Press” in Easy Strength12:27 - How to Fix the Biggest Imbalances in the General Population23:40 - How to Fix Your Posture30:44 - How to Fix Wrist Mobility Issues37:26 - How to Train Your Son Without Damaging Your Relationship43:39 - Dan on Concentric-only Weight Training47:58 - How to Fix Your Gut HealthGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan...
2022-09-0555 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 158 - Special Ops Lifting, Weight Loss Tips & Explosive Benefits of Squats00:00 - Intro00:59 - How Much Time Do I Need to Be Elite?04:37 - Should Strongman Athletes Do Olympic Lifting?11:11 - Dan Explains the Guns and Buns Routine and Armor Building Complex14:05 - Dan on DeLorme Program16:29 - Can Squats Improve Running & Jumping?19.51 - Heavy Hands for Shoulder Health?24:50 - Dan on Not Having Planned Rest Days28:10 - What to Do If You Can’t Lose Weight33:03 - Is It Unsafe to Train Olympic Lifting at the Garage35:48 - Spec Forces Guy Having Issues With O-LiftingGet a...
2022-08-2540 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 157 - Training Fasted, Overcoming Plateaus & Knees Over Toes0:00 - Intro1:33 - How to Prep for Firefighting Test8:23 - Dan's Thoughts on Knee to Toe Squat Position14:47 - How to Increase Push-Ups22:12 - How Does Dan Deal With Strength Plateaus?27:30 - Should You Train Fasted?32:21 - Can You Increase Strength Without Gaining Weight?36:02 - What Does Dan Think About "The 13th Warrior"?39:54 - Should You Start Olympic Lifting From ZERO? (+The Benefits O-Lifting for Firefighters)44:44 - Dan on 40 Years with a Whistle & Taking Compliments45:00 - How Joseph Got Immensely...
2022-08-1849 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 156 - Dan on Strength Standards, Success and Motivation00:00 - Intro00:30 - 3 Year Anniversary & Best Way to Train Formula03:00 - How Does Dan Define Success07:15 - Dan on Sleepless on Seattle Article and Strength Standards08:15 - How Dan Trains Normal People vs His Athletes09:00 - Dan Talks About His Family Life16:06 - What Motivates You?17:35 - What Are You Willing to Do?18:30 - What is Dan Willing to Do and What Motivates Dan?20:00 - What Are You Willing to Give Up?22:00 - What Dan Invests In His Personal Life
2022-08-1144 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 155 - Adding Strength Training to Running, Increasing Chin-Ups & More...00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Balance Running with Kettlebell Training07:56 - How to Train Olympic Lifts With No Contact11:44 - How Could Strongmen Lift 150 One Hand Bent Press15:26 - How to Increase Your Chin-Ups & Snatches18:17 - Why Are Single Presses Harder Than Doubles?22:34 - Which Program to Do Next to BJJ26:54 - Reducing Your Resting Heart Rate34:07 - Breathing Technique for Hill SprintsGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!...
2022-08-0436 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 154 - Youth Sports, Pull Ups, Grip Strength, and More0:00 - Intro0:54 - Best Program For A 12 Year Old Playing Football8:45 - Transitioning From “Office” Easy Strength15:54 - How to Reach Dan’s Pull-up Standards20:36 - Why Dan Doesn’t Like Single Arm Swings27:14 - Are Grippers Useful? / How to Develop Grip Strength?33:46 - What to Add to “Easy Strength for Fat Loss”40:40 - How to Balance Mass Building and Test PrepGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a...
2022-07-2847 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 153 - Pressing the 48kg, Wall Squats, Youth Soccer and More0:00 - Intro1:14 - The BEST Program to Press the 48 KG Kettlebell10:18 - Are WALL SQUATS Useful?!14:34 - STRONG vs. EXPLOSIVE: What is the Difference?16:36 - The BEST Program to Improve at Youth Soccer19:28 - Dan John Reveals How to Be Explosive At 60 Years Old26:23 - How to Get Back Into the Gym After a LONG Break29:46 - The BEST Way To Train With A Damaged Wrist33:24 - How People Trained For The Ancient Olympics43:14 - When to Start Doing Kettlebell Front Squats?
2022-07-2145 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 152 - Building Muscle, Gardening, Mobility Drills, and More0:00 - Intro0:49 - The Best Mobility Drills3:37 - The Value of Bus Rides5:35 - Building Muscle for the First Time7:44 - The Best Beginner Program9:39 - Dan's Gardening Advice14:18 - Linear Progression Doesn't Work16:29 - Military Personnel Shouldn't Peak17:46 - How I Train UFC Fighters19:13 - What I Read to Increase My SuccessGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University...
2022-07-1424 minThe Dan John PodcastEP 151 - Breaking PRs, Training for Military, Tall Guys, and More0:00 - Intro0:53 - Is "Shoulder Replacement“ A Good Idea?!4:55 - Judo and College Football Stories6:27 - Outside Training Ideas9:04 - The MOST Important Exercise For Tall People11:40 - How I Train Military Operators13:40 - HIIT Works Until...16:08 - Storing Equipment Outside18:32 - The EASIEST Way to Get StrongGet a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.comEnjoy!---Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com[Dan John University](https://www.danjohnuniversity.com)
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