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The Dan John Podcast

Conversations on strength, health, fitness, life, coaching, and anything else that comes up.

Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.

Dan has written 14 books and has been coaching for over 40 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share it freely.
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Episodes

EP 179 - Swings Increasing Deadlifts, HEAVY Kettlebells, Superhero Shape & NFL Training

00:00 - Intro 02:19 - 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, g...

Jan 26, 20231 hr

EP 178 - Squat Program, Old People Workouts, ROM on Squats & Whole Body Exercises

00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Improve The Olympic Squat Snatch For Beginning Olympic Lifter 13:53 - How To Add Glute Exercises To Old People’s Workouts 18:25 - Dan On ROM For Squats 27:30 - Talking About Inner Circle And What Should Do After Squat 101 Program 32:35 - Dan On Heavy Lifts During Intermittent Fasting 38:09 - Bus Bench vs. Park Bench 43:17 - "Feeling as One-Part" Exercises ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If y...

Jan 19, 202348 min

EP 177 - HEAVY Deadlifts, Easy Strength vs. Southwood, Olympic Lifting & More...

00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Should You Do Heavy Deadlifts? 16:34 - Does Dan Think It's Viable For Someone To Teach Themselves The Olympic Lifts Or Would It Be Better To Pay The Price Upfront And Be Taught Properly? 21:11 - Should I Structure My Training Around Regular Blood Donations? 27:21 - Southwood vs. Easy Strength! 34:35 - Continuing Workouts While Sick ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in gett...

Jan 12, 202345 min

EP 176 - NEW Easy Strength Variations, Best Exercises, Loaded Carries, Performance

00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Dan's Training Log Recommendations 12:03 - Dan John On Loaded Carries 15:02 - Can Dan Balance A Busy Work/Family Life With Heavy Strength And Endurance Activities 20:23 - ES Variations 27:47 - Dan John On Speed While Lifting 29:48 - 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...

Jan 05, 202338 min

EP 175 - Best Exercises, Pull-ups, Newbie Gains, Presses vs. Jerks, Increasing 1RPM

00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Best Exercises for Contact Sports 04:51 - How To Do Pull-Ups At Later Ages / For Older People 10:47 - The Role Of Hip Thrusts In Pure Strength Programs 16:22 - Dan’s Thoughts On Noobie Gains 20:19 - Future of Health and Fitness 26:19 - Are Presses Better Than Jerks 30:18 - Dan John on Dips 36:42 - 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 coach...

Dec 29, 202245 min

EP 174 - Swings Instead of Deadlifts, Kettlebells vs. O-Lifting, Periodization

00:00 - Intro 00:44 -Should You Do Swings Instead Of Deadlifts 10:53 - How to Periodize for 24 Reps Instead of 1RPM 16:05 - Is It Possible To Build Up A “Resistance” To Getting Dizzy 18:40 - What Is A Typical Day Like For Dan John 30:05 - Should You Replace Kettlebell Movements With Olympic Lifting 33:46 - Should Active Firefighters Prioritize Strength Or Hypertrophy 38:17 - How Do You Remain So Patient? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.D...

Dec 23, 202248 min

EP 173 - Bodybuilding, 5/3/1 Progression, Kettlebells for Kids, Training Older People, Redoing Famous Articles

00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Dan on Bodybuilding & Poses 10:16 - Kettlebells for Kids & Children 15:26 - What To Do After 5/3/1 21:48 - What Old Articles Would Dan Change? 27:01 - How To Do The Kettlebell Clean Perfectly 2:58 - How To Train Old People ► 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 gr...

Dec 15, 202239 min

EP 172 - Responding to Mark Rippetoe, Kettlebells vs Barbells, Building Abs, KB Press

00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Dan on Easy Strength Sequencing 04:32 - What Are Your Thoughts on Bret Contreras' Training Method 10:12 - How To Build Abs Using The Ab-Wheel 16:43 - The Differences Between The Standard One Arm Military Press And Half Kneeling One 20:55 - How Will 85 Year Old Dan Train 23:41 - Dan on Mark Rippetoe's Kettlebell Comments 24:35 - Benefits Of KB Training Vs Barbell Training ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniver...

Dec 08, 202236 min

EP 171 - NEW Easy Strength Book, Bodybuilding, Motivation, Weight Loss

00:00 - Intro 00:28 - How to Teach in Different Cultures 06:38- How Do I Move From “Like To" To “Want To" To “Must" And Overcome Indifference 12:39 - How To Progress Your Weak Lifts? 17:46- Will the New Easy Strength Book Focus On Barbells? 25:17 - Why I Cannot Improve My Body Despite Working Out? 30:33 - What Are The Unilateral Exercises Dan Would Recommend To Correct Imbalances?

Dec 01, 202234 min

EP 170 - Single Arm Kettlebell Swings, Building Cardio Capacity, Dead Cleans & Double KB Movements

00:00 - Intro 03:13 - What Should You Do Before Learning KB Movements 10:19 - Dan on Not Liking Single Arm Swing But Liking Single Arm Snatch 11:55 - Dan on Not Liking Double KB Snatch and Other Double KB Movements 13:55 - Dan on Kettlebell Dead Clean Exercise 15:33 - What’s The Best Way To Build Cardio Capacity 22:52 - Should You Lose Fat First Without Bulking 28:43 - Benefits of Kettlebell Snatches Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically desi...

Nov 24, 202239 min

EP 169 - Joe Rogan, Kettlebell Squat Swings, Reverse Hypers, Goblet Squats & Benching

00:00 - Intro 00:49 - How to Work Around Bench Press Creating Shoulder Problems 11:25 - Dan’s Thoughts On "Squat Swing" Kettlebell Exercise 21:02 - Dan on Zercher Squats 23:31 - Benefits of Goblet Squats 26:07 - Dan's Thoughts on Reverse Hypers 29:21 - Dan on Joe Rogan & the Podcast 31:31 - How to Introduce Someone to a New Discipline of Sport 38:31 - How to Make the S&C Program Better for a School Join the "Dan John University" at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specificall...

Nov 17, 202248 min

EP 168 - Kettlebell Swings, New ES Book, Fully Switching to KB Training & More

00:00 - Intro 04:26 - Should You Do the Kettlebell Swing? 16:58 - The Results of Easy Strength and Different Variations of ES 22:45 - Best Exercises For Hamstrings 33:59 - Can You Substitute All of Your Training With Just Kettlebells? 41:48 - Dan's New Upcoming Easy Strength Book Join 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 "DanJohnInnerCircl...

Nov 10, 202251 min

EP 167 - Rep Schemes, Lifting After Hip Surgery, Glute Benefits, Sport Specific Training

0:00 - Intro 1:20 - The Problem with Dan's Programs... 11:55 - Dan's Rep Schemes for Exercises 13:05 - Sport Specific Training 20:34 - Lifting After Surgery (Hip Surgery) 30:30 - Why is Dan Interested in Hips & the Benefits of Hips 36:30 - Value of Adding Glute Work to Regular Programs Join 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 DanJohnI...

Nov 03, 202240 min

EP 166 - Kettlebell Bodybuilding, Diet Tips, Creating Your Own Programs & More...

00:00 - Intro 00:40 - How to Gain Strength Without Gaining Size 10:08 - What Are The Best Exercises For a Healthy Spine 17:45 - How To Build Your Own Program 23:02 - How to Stop Yourself From Eating What You Want 32:04 - How to Build a Better Body with Kettlebells Join 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 fo...

Oct 27, 202243 min

EP 165 - Thoughts on Pavel, KB Snatches, Training When Sick, Squats & Muscle Building

00:00 - Intro 05:11 - How to Perform Regularly Kettlebell Snatch with Bad Shoulders? 17:34 - Squats & Muscle Building 24:17 - How Should You Handle Your Training While Sick? 30:48 - Should You Avoid Planet Fitness? 41:19 - Dan's Thoughts on Pavel If 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. FR...

Oct 20, 202250 min

EP 164 - NEW Strength Standards, Spartan Races, Hacks to Optimize Recovery & More...

00:00 - Intro 01:21 - How to Pass the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Test 15:06 - What Could We Do To Optimize Recovery 26:29 - How To Train For The SPARTAN RACES 32:04 - What Would Be Dan's Standards for General Population 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 University]( https://www.danjohnuniversity.com )...

Oct 13, 202245 min

EP 163 - Best Exercises for Athleticism, KB Program, Biceps, Home GYM, Jerk Benefits

00:00 - Intro 02:39 - How Did Back Extensions Fit Into Dan’s Overall Program 10:58 - What Would Dan Suggest As A Two Day Per Week KB Program 15:34 - Exercises Dan Has Found To Be Useful For Athletics 20:01 - 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 Take 28:12 - How Would Dan Create A Home Gym From Scratch 41:38 - Benefits Of Each Exercise In Detail Like Why Is The Jerk Called The Jerk Join the "D...

Oct 06, 202247 min

SPECIAL EP: Bret Contreras REVEALS His GLUTE SECRETS to Dan John

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How Dan Became a Better Coach Because of Bret 01:19 - 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 Thrusts 22:00 - Dan and Bret on Haters 31:10 - Great Effects of Glute Workouts 34:30 - Kettlebell Swings and Squats 35:30 - How Dan Teaches the RKCs 35:50 - Glute Hypertrophy and Performance (The Residual Effects of Glute Mass) 37:00 - Dan Gets Compliment...

Sep 29, 202256 min

EP 162 - Double KBs Over Singles, Lifting Over 65, Increasing Resistance In Other Ways

00:00 - Intro 02:22 - How to Improve Throwing 11:45 - Should You Do Double KBs Over Single KBs? 18:30 - How to Increase Resistance Without Increasing Weight 24:29 - What Should 65+ y/o Lifters Do 33:40 - 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@danjohnunivers...

Sep 22, 202248 min

EP 161 - Jerk and Press Differences, Hypertrophy, Balancing Skill and Strength Training

00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Benefits and Differences of Feel the Jerk and the Press 07:04 - How Does Dan Balance Training for Sports, Strength and Recovery 15:53 - Training High Reps for Certain Muscles 18:14 - The Best Exercise for the Upper Body 20:00 - How to Reach 100 Pushups for a Single Set 26:33 - What Did Dan Do To Optimize His Walking Problems Join Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com to get custom workouts specifically designed for you. FREE for a limited time! Enjoy! --- Have a ques...

Sep 16, 202237 min

EP 160 - Turkish Getups, Easy Strength, Velocity Diet & Litvinovs

00:00 - Intro 00:30 - The Velocity Diet 12:59 - Could You Use the Easy Strength Program to Prepare For Contests 25:43 - What Does Dan Think About The Litvinov Workout 40:49 - Pros and Cons of Turkish Get Ups Join 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 )...

Sep 08, 202258 min

EP 159 - Improving the Press, Fixing Posture and Wrist Mobility, Gut Health

00:00 - Intro 01:31 - How to Improve “the Press” in Easy Strength 12:27 - How to Fix the Biggest Imbalances in the General Population 23:40 - How to Fix Your Posture 30:44 - How to Fix Wrist Mobility Issues 37:26 - How to Train Your Son Without Damaging Your Relationship 43:39 - Dan on Concentric-only Weight Training 47:58 - How to Fix Your Gut Health Get a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com Enjoy! --- Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com [Dan J...

Sep 05, 202255 min

EP 158 - Special Ops Lifting, Weight Loss Tips & Explosive Benefits of Squats

00:00 - Intro 00:59 - 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 Complex 14:05 - Dan on DeLorme Program 16:29 - Can Squats Improve Running & Jumping? 19.51 - Heavy Hands for Shoulder Health? 24:50 - Dan on Not Having Planned Rest Days 28:10 - What to Do If You Can’t Lose Weight 33:03 - Is It Unsafe to Train Olympic Lifting at the Garage 35:48 - Spec Forces Guy Having Issues With ...

Aug 25, 202240 min

EP 157 - Training Fasted, Overcoming Plateaus & Knees Over Toes

0:00 - Intro 1:33 - How to Prep for Firefighting Test 8:23 - Dan's Thoughts on Knee to Toe Squat Position 14:47 - How to Increase Push-Ups 22:12 - 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 Compliments 45:00 -...

Aug 18, 202250 min

EP 156 - Dan on Strength Standards, Success and Motivation

00:00 - Intro 00:30 - 3 Year Anniversary & Best Way to Train Formula 03:00 - How Does Dan Define Success 07:15 - Dan on Sleepless on Seattle Article and Strength Standards 08:15 - How Dan Trains Normal People vs His Athletes 09:00 - Dan Talks About His Family Life 16:06 - 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 23:19 - Father Micheal...

Aug 11, 202244 min

EP 155 - Adding Strength Training to Running, Increasing Chin-Ups & More...

00:00 - Intro 00:49 - How to Balance Running with Kettlebell Training 07:56 - How to Train Olympic Lifts With No Contact 11:44 - How Could Strongmen Lift 150 One Hand Bent Press 15:26 - How to Increase Your Chin-Ups & Snatches 18:17 - Why Are Single Presses Harder Than Doubles? 22:34 - Which Program to Do Next to BJJ 26:54 - Reducing Your Resting Heart Rate 34:07 - Breathing Technique for Hill Sprints Get a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com Enjoy! Have a questi...

Aug 04, 202237 min

EP 154 - Youth Sports, Pull Ups, Grip Strength, and More

0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Best Program For A 12 Year Old Playing Football 8:45 - Transitioning From “Office” Easy Strength 15:54 - How to Reach Dan’s Pull-up Standards 20:36 - Why Dan Doesn’t Like Single Arm Swings 27:14 - 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 Prep Get a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com Enjoy! --- Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnun...

Jul 28, 202248 min

EP 153 - Pressing the 48kg, Wall Squats, Youth Soccer and More

0:00 - Intro 1:14 - The BEST Program to Press the 48 KG Kettlebell 10:18 - Are WALL SQUATS Useful?! 14:34 - STRONG vs. EXPLOSIVE: What is the Difference? 16:36 - The BEST Program to Improve at Youth Soccer 19:28 - Dan John Reveals How to Be Explosive At 60 Years Old 26:23 - How to Get Back Into the Gym After a LONG Break 29:46 - The BEST Way To Train With A Damaged Wrist 33:24 - How People Trained For The Ancient Olympics 43:14 - When to Start Doing Kettlebell Front Squats? Get a 5 day free tria...

Jul 21, 202245 min

EP 152 - Building Muscle, Gardening, Mobility Drills, and More

0:00 - Intro 0:49 - The Best Mobility Drills 3:37 - The Value of Bus Rides 5:35 - Building Muscle for the First Time 7:44 - The Best Beginner Program 9:39 - Dan's Gardening Advice 14:18 - Linear Progression Doesn't Work 16:29 - Military Personnel Shouldn't Peak 17:46 - How I Train UFC Fighters 19:13 - What I Read to Increase My Success Get a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com Enjoy! --- Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com [Dan John University](...

Jul 14, 202224 min

EP 151 - Breaking PRs, Training for Military, Tall Guys, and More

0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Is "Shoulder Replacement“ A Good Idea?! 4:55 - Judo and College Football Stories 6:27 - Outside Training Ideas 9:04 - The MOST Important Exercise For Tall People 11:40 - How I Train Military Operators 13:40 - HIIT Works Until... 16:08 - Storing Equipment Outside 18:32 - The EASIEST Way to Get Strong Get a 5 day free trial of Dan John University at danjohnuniversity.com Enjoy! --- Have a question? Send it to podcast@danjohnuniversity.com [Dan John University]( https://www.danj...

Jul 07, 202225 min
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