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357 episodes
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Date created
2019/09/05
Latest episode
2026/04/23
Average duration
49 min.
Release period
7 days
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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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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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