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The Dan John Podcast

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★★★★★
4.8
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265 reviews
This podcast has
382 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Dan John
Explicit
No
Date created
2019/09/05
Latest episode
2026/10/15
Average duration
44 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 372 - Kettlebell Conditioning, Fat Loss, Training for Sports, Sandbag Workouts & More
2026/10/15
00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Why Is the Bench Press the Most Dangerous Lift There Is? 06:40 - How Do You Coach a Sport You Know Nothing About? 13:06 - Adding Sandbag Training to Your Kettlebell Program 17:43 - How Do You Train for a Sport That's Wiping You Out? 23:56 - The 280-Pound Former NFL Lineman Who Set a Running PR Without Running 28:01 - What Are "Bumpers" and How Do You Use Them for Fat Loss? 40:59 - How Light Should You Start When Coming Back From a Layoff? 44:44 - What Questions Does Dan John Wish People Asked More?

 ► 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 371 - ABF, Mobility, Rotating Programs, Recovery, Squats, Muscle Imbalances & More
2026/10/08
00:00 - Intro  00:47 - Does Lifting Weights Actually Hurt Your Mobility? 06:57 - What's the Best Recovery Strategy for an Aging Lifter? 15:53 - Is Rotating Two Similar Programs Actually Good for You? 24:05 - Do You Really Need a Dedicated Mobility Day? 30:41 - How Do You Train Hard With a Bad Joint? ► 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 370 - The Odyssey, Choosing Your Values, Training Regrets, Overtraining & Rep Ranges
2026/10/01
00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Dan John's Take on the Odyssey and Western Morality 15:43 - What Are Dan John's Three Core Values? 28:33 - What's the Biggest Training Mistake Dan John Ever Made? 37:07 - How Do You Know If You're Overtraining Without Realising It? 42:19 - When to Change Your Sets and Reps ► 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 369 - Longevity Secrets, Seasonal Lifting, Finding a Coach, Maintaining Strength, Books & More
2026/09/24
00:00 - Intro 00:50 - What's the Best Weekly Plan for Sprinting, Running, and Lifting? 13:13 - What Books Actually Changed Dan John's Life? 23:35 - How Do You Find a Good Kettlebell Coach? 29:18 - How Long Does Strength Actually Take to Fade? 36:00 - What Actually Matters for a Long, Healthy Life? ► 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 368 - Easy Strength & ABF Rotation, Resistance Bands, Training During Busy Times & More
2026/09/18
00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Where Should a Beginner Actually Start With Fitness? 13:21 - Can You Simulate a Kettlebell Workout With Resistance Bands Alone? 21:22 - How Dan John Trained During His Busiest Years 27:06 - The Eight-Week Rotation Dan John Recommends to Everyone ► 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.
SPECIAL EP: Andrew Gunn on Percy Cerutty - From Deathbed to Coaching World Champions
2026/09/14
► 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 367 - ABF, Training Once a Week, Easy Strength, Overtraining, Getting a Coach & More
2026/09/03
00:00 - Intro  00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game 08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific? 13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age 15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once a Week? 19:50 - How to Find a Coach Who Actually Fits You? 29:13 - What's the Real Risk of Overtraining as You Get Older? ► 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 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press, Conditioning, Machine Exercises & More
2026/08/27
00:00 - Intro  00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game 08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific? 13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age 15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once a Week? 19:50 - How to Find a Coach Who Actually Fits You? 29:13 - What's the Real Risk of Overtraining as You Get Older? ► 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 365 - Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy Strength, When to Deload, KB Swings & More
2026/08/20
00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What's the Right Way to Breathe While Lifting? 07:19 - The Exercises That Are Nearly Impossible to Get Hurt On 12:04 - Why Is "Don't Chase Hunger" the Golden Rule of Fat Loss? 19:21 - Why the Hardest Part of Training Is Learning to Stop 30:47 - Hanging Leg Raises vs. Dip-Bar Raises: Which Is Better? 34:17 - What Would a Full Year of Training Actually Look Like? ► 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 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout Cardio, Fat Loss, KB Swings & More
2026/08/14
00:00 - Intro  00:35 - How Would Dan John Rebuild CrossFit From Scratch?  12:29 - How Do You Keep Training With a Newborn at Home?  18:58 - Blending Strength and Skill Work for Better Sport Results  25:01 - What's the Right Intensity for Post-Workout Cardio?  30:41 - Best Exercises for Shoulder Pain  38:09 - How to Balance Running and Strength Training  43:38 - Dan's Favorite Hike Spots on the West Coast ► 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 363 - KB Cleans, Loaded Carries, Alternating Programs, Rotational Strength & More
2026/08/06
00:00 - Intro  00:37 - Are Two Programs Enough to Train for Years?  08:02 - How to Clean the Double 32s  16:44 - How Do You Build Rotational Strength? 26:14 - The Best Way to Get Your Family Exercising 29:36 - Dan John's Hardest Loaded Carry 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.
EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50, Kettlebell vs. Barbell ABC, Building Muscle & More
2026/07/30
00:00 - Intro 00:33 - What Is the Goblet Squat Heartbeat? 05:47 - What Does Progress Look Like After 50? 16:44 - Dan John's Take on the Barbell Landmine  22:44 - Kettlebell vs. Barbell Armor Building Complex 27:47 - Building Muscle With Light Weights ► 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 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength Training w Sports, Diet Tips & More
2026/07/23
00:00 - Intro  00:51 - How Dan John Would Learn Fitness If He Started Over 19:32 - Does “Grease the Groove” Work With a Kettlebell Complex? 23:27 - Introducing Your Kids to Strength Training Safely 30:14 - How to Keep Your Strength Training Serving Your Sport 34:35 - Why Is Consistency the Key to Any Diet? 42:18 - How to Strength Coach a Team ► 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 360 - Loaded carries, KB Complexes, PRs After 55, Minimalist Programs, Squats & More
2026/07/16
00:00 - Intro 00:48 - How Long Can You Run a Two-Lift Program? 06:35 - How Deep Should You Actually Squat? 12:52 - Training Kettlebells Around Your Sport 16:33 - Training Around Limited Equipment 20:47 - How Should You Chase a Bench PR After 55? 26:40 - Improving Your Posture With Kettlebells 29:49 - What Makes Complexes and Loaded Carries So Effective? 33:06 - How Do You Keep Getting Stronger Without Getting Hurt? 39:26 - The Best Way to Train for the Military ► 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 359 - Full Body vs. Split Training, Squats, Kettlebell Progressions, Breaking Plateaus & More
2026/07/09
00:00 - Intro  00:33 - How to Bridge the Gap to the Next Kettlebell Size 05:18 - What to Do When You Can't Squat 10:45 - Full-Body or a Split: How to Train After 55 18:09 - How to Break Through a Strength Plateau 24:18 - Minimalist Way of Adding Pull-ups to Your Program 28:11 - When Should You Change Up Your Training? 35:32 - What Does Dan John Wear to Train? 38:51 - How Do You Keep Your Training Balanced? ► 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
265 reviews
★★☆☆☆
Groucho the man 2026/09/19
Great fitness questions podcast
Been listening to this for a couple years Don’t bother sending in questions as they tell you to do. “Brian” will string you along for 9 months tellin...
★☆☆☆☆
JohnnyGLawrence 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...
★★★★★
masquito_bite 2025/02/06
Consistently great
Just week after week such a great listen.
★★★★★
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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