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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 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More

    EP 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More
    May 29 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:36 - Park Bench FAT LOSS Program with the 24KG Kettlebell
    11:20 - Combining Easy Strength with “Bro Split”
    19:10 - Dan John on Training for Real World Strength
    26:59 - The Effect of Program Switches on Athlete Development
    37:07 - Dan John on Sleeping 12 Hours a Day Challenge
    44:04 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF
    46:19 - Doing Curls for ABF

    ► 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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    49 mins
  • EP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries

    EP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries
    May 22 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    02:21 - Best Way to Add Suitcase Carries to ABF Without Overdoing It
    10:40 - Dan John on the Evolutionary "Why" of Muscle Hypertrophy
    18:06 - Best Way to Build Muscle Without Compromising Daily Energy
    22:25 - Combining Strength & Endurance for 50-Year-Olds
    26:52 - Things Dan Misses About Pre-Internet Lifting Culture
    37:51 - Interview with Brian Intro
    39:40 - What Did Dan Learn About Himself After 300 Episodes?
    46:50 - How Does Dan Stop People from Quitting?
    51:29 - How Did Dan Teach Himself to Act Patient?
    01:00:17 - Dan John’s Origin Story
    01:06:59 - Dan’s Perspective on Why Does Fitness Matter?
    01:12:05 - Dan John on The Pressure to Chase Extreme Lifting Results?
    01:18:47 - Do Heavy Workouts Still Give Dan a Buzz?
    01:21:10 - How Does Getting Stronger Change People?
    01:27:52 - Why Is Strongman More Meaningful Than Bodybuilding?
    01:32:13 - How Does Dan Set Goals?
    01:36:51 - Which Non-Fitness Book Shaped Dan’s Coaching Most?

    ► 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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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • EP 299 - Best Strength Program, Squats, Easy Strength ABF, Strength Standards, & More

    EP 299 - Best Strength Program, Squats, Easy Strength ABF, Strength Standards, & More
    May 15 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    01:24 - Doing Squats for Getting Stronger?!
    10:15 - Tracking Progress in Subjective Fields
    18:49 - Strength Standards for ABC & The Press Challenge
    23:41 - ABF with 2,3,5,10 Rep Scheme
    27:13 - Dan John's Favorite Version of The Sword in the Stone
    31:58 - Adapting Armor Building Formula to Your Busy Schedule
    38:17 - Alternating Exercises in Easy Strength
    42:02 - Best Short Workouts for Busy and Tired People
    46:03 - Best Strength Program for Athletes Over 50

    ► 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.
    Show more Show less
    56 mins
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