Dan John
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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Dan John
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
EP 334 - ABF, Density Training, Squats, Explosive Strength, Minimalist Training & More 15.01.2026 53:21
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...
EP 333 - Staying Lean, Training to Failure, ABF, Walking, Recovery Tips, RKC Prep & More 08.01.2026 1:04:05
00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Training Hard Without Training to Failure 11:16 - Rest Days Between Armor Building Formula 17:20 - Balancing Strength Training With Your Sport 22:21 - Making Lean Made Simple Sustainable 31:14 - Olympic Lifting Standards for Beginners 35:38 - Strengthening a Weak Back 43:22 - Training for RKC After 50 47:00 - Dan John on the Value of Consistent Daily Walking 54:21 - The Right...
EP 332 - ABF, Minimalist Training, Rebuilding Strength, Clean, Press, and Snatch & More 01.01.2026 1:00:10
00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Do Elite Athletes Need to Lift Weights? 10:50 - Progressing the Armor Building Formula 16:56 - Dan John on Letting Go of Resentment 26:35 - Minimalist Strength Training 32:21 - Rebuilding Strength After Injury 40:24 - Staying Consistent When Life Gets Busy 49:31 - Clean, Press, and Snatch as a Complete Program ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equ...
EP 331 - Heavy KB Swings, ABF, Offset vs DB KBs, Mobility, KB Press, Goblet Squats & More 25.12.2025 1:08:23
00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Transitioning to Barbell Armor Building Formula 09:17 - Offset vs Double Kettlebell Training 19:37 - Efficient Warm-Ups for Young Athletes 31:03 - Kettlebells on Off Days" 35:36 - The Goblet Squat Hold as a Foundation Test 42:55 - Incorporating Mobility into Your Training 50:57 - Dan John on Flexible Rep Schemes 58:21 - How to Swing 50%+ Bodyweight Safely 01:03:11 - Slow vs E...
EP 330 - ABF Progression, Barbells, Lift & Sprint Training, Marathons, Practical Strength & More 22.12.2025 56:49
00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Investing in a Barbell for Fitness and Longevity 08:00 - Dan John on Lift and Sprint Training 16:42 - Dan John Reflects on His Lifelong Quest 28:32 - Combining Marathon with the Armor Building Formula 31:44 - Training With Just One Kettlebell 38:16 - Progressing in the Armor Building Formula 42:35 - Straight Sets vs Alternating Exercises 47:48 - Managing Competition Nerves in...
EP 329 - Planning Your Next Training Year, Squats, Dad Strength, ABC, Bench Press & More 11.12.2025 39:53
00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Planning Your Training Year 12:36 - Are Squats Dangerous for Your Knees? 18:51 - Building Carrying Strength for Family 26:07 - Progressing ABC Without Heavier Bells 30:12 - Who Really Needs the Bench Press? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www. DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan persona...
EP 328 - Easy Strength, Maintaining Muscle, Fat Loss, Walking, ABF, Loaded Carries & More 04.12.2025 41:44
00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Dan John on Loaded Carries on the Back 09:22 - The Benefit of Olympic Lifts for Performance 16:06 - Alternatives to Walking After Lifting 23:05 - Easy Strength Success Story 26:17 - Balancing Easy Strength for Fat Loss and Armor Building Formula 32:00 - Maintaining Muscle After 50 ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www. DanJ...
EP 327 - Norwegian 4×4, ABF, Double vs Single ABC, Easy Strength, Uneven KB Training & More 27.11.2025 32:26
00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Which Programs to Use With Limited Weights 08:19 - Combining Easy Strength, ABF, and Norwegian 4×4 13:21 - Strength Training After Paralysis 17:46 - Fixing Shoulder Pain With Daily Hanging 22:03 - Double vs Single ABC 24:48 - Simple Nutrition Tracking With Journals 28:11 - Using Uneven Kettlebells in the ABC ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipme...
EP 326 - Longevity, Switching Programs, WTH Effect, ABC, Fat Loss, Loaded Carries 20.11.2025 1:02:30
00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Two-Day Armor Building Formula 06:28 - Adding Barbell Work and Pull-Ups to the ABF 12:23 - Working Out and Real Longevity Habits 20:12 - Rest Periods for Loaded Carries 27:27 - Adding Rows in the Coyote Workout 31:46 - Improving the Press for Poor Squatters 35:28 - What the Hell Effect for Aging Tennis Players 39:54 - Smart Strength Training After 60’s 45:47 - Switching Progr...
EP 325 - ABF, Building Strength After 55, Losing Fat, Bulletproof Joints, Sleep & Recovery 13.11.2025 1:10:11
00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Dan John on the Value of the Chest Expander 06:24 - Easy Strength and Armor Building Formula for Pickleball 14:15 - Overhead Squat Mobility 16:01 - Building Strong Tendons and Ligaments Over Time 22:51 - Improving Sleep and Recovery with Sauna 30:58 - Armor Building Formula for Adult Athletes 34:17 - Dan John's Training Journals for Progress 50:38 - The Right Way to Train and...
EP 324 - KB Press, Rite of Passage, Easy Strength, ABC, Walking, Minimalism, Fat Loss & More 06.11.2025 1:01:11
00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Balancing ES, ABF, and Powerlifting 07:41 - Dan John on The Walk After the Weights 16:10 - Transitioning from Single to Double Bell ABC 20:59 - 3x3 vs 5x2 for Easy Strength for Fat Loss 27:53 - Finding Gaps and Goals for Lifelong Health 33:53 - Finding “Enough” Before Diminishing Returns 40:09 - Building the Single Kettlebell Press 46:23 - Minimalist Work for the Seasoned Lif...
EP 323 - ABF, Squats, Original Strength, Loaded Carries, Rack & Deficit Deadlifts & More 30.10.2025 51:11
00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Rack Deadlifts, Deficit Deadlifts, and Quarter Squats 10:44 - Combining ABF with Original Strength 19:22 - Working Out Twice a Day 28:21 - Dan John's Workout Structure for His Training Groups 35:58 - Best Squat Alternatives 41:17 - How a Well-Knitted Life Makes You Leaner and Healthier ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www...
EP 322 - Bodybuilding & Strength Training, Fat Loss, Adjusting Programs, Recovery & More 23.10.2025 38:56
00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Balancing Bodybuilding & Strength Training 08:27 - Adjusting Programs for Your Needs 14:10 - Balancing Fat Loss, Recovery, and Strength with KB Training 20:12 - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced KB Training 27:02 - Lessons from the Catholic Church for Dan John ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www. DanJohnUniversity....
EP 321 - ABC, Squats, Building Muscle, KB Snatches, 5-3-1 Workout, Loaded Carries & More 16.10.2025 39:05
00:00 - Intro 03:23 - Progressing from High-Rep Squats to 2-3-5 Clusters 08:49 - Progressing Weight in the ABC 12:05 - Combining Armor Building Complex with 5-3-1 19:13 - Uneven ABC Weight Selection 24:01 - Replacing Back Squats with Goblet Squats After 50s 28:22 - Maintaining Snatch Skill with Moderate Sets 31:40 - Building Muscle with Low Protein Intake ► Personalized workouts based on your sche...
EP 320 - Building Strength, Goblet Squats, Machine Workouts, Offset Training, Diet Tips & More 09.10.2025 1:01:44
00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Dan John on Kettlebell Mount Rushmore 10:24 - Getting Maximum Benefits From Goblet Squats 14:03 - Finding the Right Offset Balance in KB Training 17:57 - Using Machines for Turning Back to Home Training 24:43 - Going from Weak to Strong 30:02 - Bare Minimum Equipment for a Home Gym 36:56 - Muscle Imbalances During Injury Trainings 41:36 - Dan John on Diets 49:01 - Favorite Pr...
EP 319 - ABF, Pull-ups, Loaded Carries, Warm-up Tips, Dan's Gym, Sports Movies & More 02.10.2025 42:35
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - The Role of Emotions in Training and Mental Warm-Up 10:22 - If Dan John Opens a Gym... 13:21 - Adding Sprint Work to ABF as a Busy Dad 16:44 - Building Rack Strength in ABF 19:29 - Dan John’s Favorite Sports Movies 25:27 - Doing Pull-ups without MAPS 30:01 - Dan John on Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and...
EP 318 - Pressing the Beast, Front vs Back Squat, Combining Endurance & Strength, Pull-ups 25.09.2025 58:45
00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Best Tips for Pressing the Beast 15:55 - Kettlebell Training with Injuries 22:21 - Dan John’s Utah Jazz Stories 27:23 - Best Exercises for Adult Basketball Players 29:45 - Front Squats vs. Back Squats for Building Big Quads 33:55 - The Best Twice-a-Week Program for Runners 39:10 - Regaining Pull-Up Strength 44:15 - Training Around Regular Blood Donation 46:39 - Combining Endu...
EP 317 - ABF, Loaded Carries, Losing Fat, Pull-ups, Alternating Barbell & KB, Travelling 18.09.2025 51:16
00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Understanding the High Volume in the ABF 07:43 - Alternating Barbell and Kettlebell Workouts 12:07 - Dan John’s Travel Workout Routine 16:12 - Making Meditation a Daily Practice and Its Benefits 23:32 - The Value of Suitcase Carry 27:22 - Running the Armor Building Formula Twice a Week 33:09 - Starting Olympic Lifts as a Powerlifter 36:22 - Dan John’s Guide to Losing 50 Pound...
EP 316 - Rite of Passage, Easy Strength, Barbell Program, KB Progressions, Core Strength 11.09.2025 51:25
00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Best Short-Term Barbell Program 09:17 - Rite of Passage Strength Standards for Average Man 13:01 - Choosing the Right Kettlebell Program for Your Level 19:02 - Spreading the Load in Easy Strength 24:48 - Building a Strong Base for Single Kettlebell Press 28:07 - Future-proofing Your Body and Strength 35:21 - Improving Your Core Strength 42:46 - Full Body vs OLAD for Strength...
EP 315 - Easy Strength, Planning Workouts, Program for Seniors, Training Setbacks & More 04.09.2025 47:29
00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Planning, Measuring, and Adjusting Your Workouts 14:43 - Adding Army’s Exercises to ES4FL 17:59 - Bouncing Back from Training Setbacks 22:53 - Replacing the NFL Combine Bench Press Test 29:01 - Best Program for Seniors 35:50 - Best Father Son Workouts 39:20 - After You’ve Passed Your Fitness Peak 43:05 - Balancing Upper and Lower Body Strength in Training ► Personalized worko...
EP 314 - ABF vs Easy Strength, Olympic Lifts, Building Strength, Workouts for Kids & More 28.08.2025 45:41
00:00 - Intro 00:47 - ABF and Easy Strength for Gaining Strength 06:45 - Doing Too Much Cardio in ES4FL 14:58 - Best Father Son Workouts 26:06 - Starting a Program As a Beginner 34:16 - Right Age for Kids to Start Working Out 38:26 - Adding in Olympic Lifts into Your Workouts ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www. DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you...
EP 313 - "What the Hell" Effect, Loaded Carries, Olympic Lifts, Travel, Staying Consistent 21.08.2025 44:53
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Working Out While Traveling 09:49 - The Best Program for Military Training 15:55 - Replacing Kettlebell Work with Olympic Lifts 19:18 - Dan John on What the Heck Effect 26:46 - Being Consistent in Fitness 33:19 - Progressive Overload with Loaded Carries? 38:07 - The Best Training Program for Multi-Sport Athletes 40:19 - Best Lifts And Drills for Throwers ► Personalized workou...
EP 312 - ABF, Traveling, Double vs. Single KB, Press Strength, Dips, Clean & Press & More 14.08.2025 46:15
00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Continuous Clean & Press vs. Clean & Press 03:01 - Dan John on Students Struggle to Retain Lifting Basics 07:14 - Keeping Students Engaged Long-Term 11:31 - Adding Dips and Chins to the ABF 17:11 - Training a 65-Year-Old Batman 24:11 - Best Way to Train While Traveling 31:29 - Push Press vs. Strict Overhead Press 36:03 - Kettlebell Work with Doubles vs. Singles 39:51...
EP 311 - Best Program for Fat Loss, KB vs Barbell ABF, Double KBs, Training with Injuries 07.08.2025 55:48
00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Balancing Basic Training and Sports-Specific Exercises 11:00 - The Best Program for Fat Loss & Beginner KB Program for Women 21:02 - Focusing on Strength or Fat Loss First?? 27:24 - Using HEAVY Weight in a Park Bench Program 30:29 - Doing Big Five Programs with Double Kettlebells 33:38 - The Whys and Hows of The 1 Kettlebell Workout 37:20 - Working Out with a Broken Body...
EP 310 - ABC, Functional Fitness, ABF, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness & More 31.07.2025 43:51
00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Dan John’s Take on “Functional Fitness” 20:31 - Handling DOMS As Older Athletes 30:39 - Best way to Push Yourself with ABC 36:04 - Doing ABF without the 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...
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