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The Dan John Podcast

The Dan John Podcast

By: Dan John
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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.Copyright Dan John Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • EP 309 - Barbell Training, Squats, KB Olympic Lifts, Rite of Passage, Mobility & More

    EP 309 - Barbell Training, Squats, KB Olympic Lifts, Rite of Passage, Mobility & More
    Jul 24 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - Adding Squats to the Rite of Passage
    11:12 - Dan John on Wind, Records, and the Future of the Discus
    19:02 - Returning to Barbell Training After Years & Mobility
    29:12 - Getting the Full Benefits of Olympic Lifting From 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.
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    42 mins
  • EP 308 - ABF, Overtraining, Olympic Lifting, Strength Standards, Recovery Tips & More

    EP 308 - ABF, Overtraining, Olympic Lifting, Strength Standards, Recovery Tips & More
    Jul 17 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - Doing ABF After 50
    06:12 - 3-Day a Week Program for Increasing Olympic Lifting
    13:07 - Rehabbing a Shoulder Replacement
    18:53 - Strength Standards for ABF
    25:04 - Getting Away with Only Focusing on Strength
    31:52 - Stopping Overtraining in ABF: Stiff Joints and Mobility Drills
    38:32 - Healing the Bicep Tendon Issues

    ► 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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    43 mins
  • EP 307 - Maintaining Muscle Mass, Progressing to Heavier Bells, Program for Busy People, Deadlifts & More

    EP 307 - Maintaining Muscle Mass, Progressing to Heavier Bells, Program for Busy People, Deadlifts & More
    Jul 10 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:44 - Maintaining Muscle Mass After 50
    12:10 - Strength Training While Training for a Triathlon
    16:11 - Best Program for Busy People
    24:19 - Romanian Deadlifts vs. Regular Deadlifts
    29:45 - Progressing to Heavier Bells in ABF and Pistol Squats
    38:24 - Discovering Your Natural Strengths in Training
    43:49 - Training with Sore Muscles
    49:13 - Choosing the Right Kettlebell Load for Clean & Jerks

    ► 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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    56 mins
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