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The Dan John Podcast

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★★★★★
4.8
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261 reviews
This podcast has
357 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Dan John
Explicit
No
Date created
2019/09/05
Latest episode
2026/04/23
Average duration
49 min.
Release period
7 days

Description

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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EP 348 - ABF, Fat Loss, Single KB Training, KB Jerk, Mobility, Squats & More
2026/04/23
00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Dan John's Personal Reading List You Need to Know 06:33 - Are High-Rep Kettlebell Jerks Too Risky? 14:09 - Single Kettlebell Training for Strength, Fat Loss, and Mobility 18:43 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula With Dumbbells 23:43 - Fixing Squats as the Limiting Factor in the Armor Building Formula 27:57 - Building “Dad Armor” with Kettlebells ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 347 - Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Building & Losing Muscle, KB Swings & More
2026/04/16
00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Are Punishment Workouts a Good Coaching Tool? 07:20 - Elevation vs Distance for Walking 13:51 - Can You Build Muscle With Easy Strength? 18:55 - The Hidden Upper-Back Benefits of Kettlebell Snatches 23:01 - Completing the 10,000 Swing Challenge ► 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.
EP 346 - Mass Made Simple, KB Program for Busy Adults, Must-Read Books, Walking, & More
2026/04/09
00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Can You Use Mass Made Simple for Olympic Lifting? 06:12 - The Best Way to Structure One Lift a Day Training 10:35 - Dan John’s Top Must-Read Books 28:57 - The Best Kettlebell Program for Busy Adults Over 40 32:43 - The Best Workout Approach for New Parents 38:33 - How to Introduce Kids to Strength Training 44:20 - Should You Walk Before or After a Workout? ► 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.
EP 345 - Fat Loss, KB Snatch, Mass Made Simple, Building Strength, Light Weights & More
2026/04/02
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - How to Combine Strength Training and Running 09:19 - 10,000 Kettlebell Snatch Challenge 17:15 - Can You Build Strength With Light Weights? 22:21 - Dan John’s Take on Microplates 27:19 - How to Prepare for Mass Made Simple 31:16 - The Best 45 Minute Fat Loss Program 36:46 - The Smart Way to Return to Training After Injury ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 344 -Anaconda Strength, Easy Strength, ABF, Loaded Carries, Hypertrophy, Deadlift & More
2026/03/26
00:00 - Intro 00:39 - The Best Way to Start Loaded Carries 05:04 - How to Set Up a Training Journal? 17:54 - Deadlifts vs. Hinges in Easy Strength 26:36 - The Real-Life Benefits of Physical Training 34:59 - How to Program Snatches in Easy Strength 39:02 - Dan John’s Travel Tips 44:13 - Easy Strength for Busy Schedules 48:02 - How to Combine Power and Hypertrophy Work 50:51 - Dan John on Why Should You Learn Olympic Lifting? 56:30 - What to Do After the Armor Building Formula 59:17 - How to Build Core Strength as a Beginner 01:02:09 - How to Balance Strength Training and Performance? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 343 - ABF, Building Strength & Muscle, KB Squats, Strength Standards, Books & More
2026/03/19
00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions 10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read? 23:56 - Should You Change a Program That’s Already Working? 32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy 35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older 43:58 - Should You Build Strength or Muscle First? 46:31 - Next Steps After the Armor Building Formula ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 342 - Single KB, Progressive Resistance, ABF, Barbell Training, KB Snatch, & More
2026/03/12
00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Are Barbell Complexes Good Warm-Ups? 06:42 - Training Priorities for Aging Athlete Clients 16:45 - Dan John on Barbell Training Without a Squat Rack 21:35 - How to Stay Motivated to Train at Home? 30:13 - Single-Kettlebell Variations of the Running Back Complex 35:14 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula During Ramadan? 39:49 - Progressive Resistance Beyond Adding Weight 44:29 - Do You Really Need the Kettlebell Snatch? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 341 - Lifelong Lifting, Autoregulation, Training After 50, Minimalist Training & More
2026/03/05
00:00 - Intro 00:44 - "Strong Enough" Standards for Lifelong Lifting 14:52 - How to Raise Active and Strong Kids? 26:15 - Autoregulation in Easy Strength 29:30 - Dan John on Uneven Strength Across Lifts  32:20 - Training Priorities After 50 39:29 - Minimalist Strength Training for Your Mid-30s 46:30 - How to Start Learning Olympic Lifts? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 340 - Strength Standards, ABF, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, KB Deadlifts & More
2026/02/28
00:00 - Intro 00:35 - How to Maintain Press Strength All Year? 06:45 - Barbell Row Strength Standards  11:47 - How to Progress in Armor Building Through Density 14:41 - Can Kettlebell Deadlifts Bulletproof Your Lower Back? 21:25 - Building Mass As a Middle-Aged Lifter 30:54 - Armor Building Formula Strength Standards 36:43 - Training Your Chest Without Bench Press 42:47 - Loaded Carries as a Measure of Strength ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 339 - Anaconda Strength, Overhead Press, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, Fasting & More
2026/02/19
00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Strength Training After 70 05:58 - Sandbag Carries and Anaconda Strength 12:17 - Joint-Friendly Ways to Stay Active 15:58 - Dan John’s Honest Take on Fasting 27:29 - Why Does My Overhead Press Stall? 31:59 - The Value of Learning Olympic Lifts After 40 36:16 - How Do You Get Stronger Without Gaining Weight? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 338 - ABF w Barbells & Dumbbells, Exercise Selection, Longevity, Lunges, Olympic Lifts
2026/02/12
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Smart Exercise Selection for Long-Term Training 13:49 - Single-Arm Strength Work for Longevity 21:40 - Dumbbells in Armor Building and Easy Strength 30:58 - Barbell Armor Building Formula Standards 35:16 - The Real Value of Lunges in Sport Training 44:16 - The Ultimate Team for All-Around Physical Competition 52:00 - Dan John on Split Clean and Split Snatch ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 337 - Training After 30, Minimalist Program, Mobility, ABF, KB Press and Swing & More
2026/02/05
00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Armor Building Variations for a Weak Press 05:47 - Spreading Strength Training Throughout the Day 14:22 - Minimalist Training Program with Two Lifts 18:33 - Dan John on Great Writers in Strength, Health, and Athletics 26:37 - Adjusting Training Volume After 30 32:59 - Mobility Limits and Smart Exercise Choices 34:59 - Reaching Your Athletic Potential  ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 336 - KB Swings, Fat Loss, Double vs Single KBs, Strength and Conditioning & More
2026/01/29
00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Dan John’s Favorite Books Lately 03:14 - Single vs Double Kettlebells for Long-Term Training 14:23 - Kettlebell Swings for Strength, Grip, and Posture 21:13 - How to Fix a Military Press Imbalance 26:53 - Dan John on Food, Stress, and Fat Loss 41:19 - Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
EP 335 - Best Type of Cardio, Easy Strength, Deadlifts, ABF, Fatigue Management & More
2026/01/22
00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Best Type of Cardio to Do After Training 06:29 - How to Plan a Full Year of Strength Training 13:15 - How to Improve Your Balance With Loaded Carries  15:06 - Trap Dominance and Neck Pain in Training 23:01 - Easy Strength and Armor Building for Endurance Tests 27:56 - Shoulder Protection in Core Training 33:58 - The Best Alternative to Single-Leg Deadlifts 37:00 - Double Bells vs Single Bells in Armor Building 40:54 - Training Fatigue Management ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
EP 334 - ABF, Density Training, Squats, Explosive Strength, Minimalist Training & More
2026/01/15
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How to Choose the Right Squat for Armor Building Formula 06:51 - Strategies for Building Explosive Strength for Sports  13:01 - Do You Really Need a Big Back Squat? 20:53 - Armor Building Formula for Runners 25:51 - Dan John on the 3-Minute Goblet Squat Test 31:14 - Density Training for Women 34:17 - Minimalist Training with Presses and Carries 42:30 - What ‘Enough’ Strength Really Means? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

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4.8 out of 5
261 reviews
★★★★★
Groucho the man 2025/11/08
Great fitness questions podcast
Been listening to this for a couple years now. I’m a lifelong runner, cross trainer, cyclist, hiker. 66 years young, and on a journey to stay health...
★★★★★
masquito_bite 2025/02/06
Consistently great
Just week after week such a great listen.
★☆☆☆☆
jcgjr24 2025/10/16
Grumpy, Mean Spirited, and Egotistical
Same old topics, same brags, way too much meandering. Grumpy Dan needs to go back to the drawing board. Used to be a big fan. Last few books are rambl...
★★★★★
Jgilfedder 2024/08/31
Beginner or Advanced. Sensible and sustainable
I always come back to Dan John for the truth about what is needed for sustainable training and health. Everything is sensible and doable whether to be...
★★★★★
TONY3z2 2024/06/10
Love Coach Dan
Great Information from a Great Coach
★★★★★
AT&T ISO HELP 2024/04/28
Dan John is the GOAT
Superb knowledge. Fundamental and exacting. Unfiltered and well-versed. Strength of body and mind. Legend. 🦾♥️
★★★★★
SeanDonachy 2024/04/12
Awesome!
Lucky to have access to Dan John’s wisdom on a weekly basis. Always look forward to Thursday’s new episode and always something good to take away.
★★★★★
Jay 00004 2024/03/05
As good as it gets
I love the Dan John podcast and I would recommend it to anyone.
★★★★★
JorgeRamirezL 2023/10/26
Great!
This podcast is a hidden gem!
★★★★★
rvaddy27 2023/09/16
Weekly must listen
Best practical fitness advice
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