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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

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59:18

EP 372 - Kettlebell Conditioning, Fat Loss, Training...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/10/15

00:00 - Intro00:42 - 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 Program17:43 - 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 Running28:01 - 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

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37:31

EP 371 - ABF, Mobility, Rotating Programs, Recovery,...

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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

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47:48

EP 370 - The Odyssey, Choosing Your Values, Training...

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2026/10/01

00:00 - Intro00:42 - Dan John's Take on the Odyssey and Western Morality15:43 - 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

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55:54

EP 369 - Longevity Secrets, Seasonal Lifting, Finding...

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2026/09/24

00:00 - Intro00:50 - 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

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33:39

EP 368 - Easy Strength & ABF Rotation, Resistance...

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2026/09/18

00:00 - Intro00:57 - 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 Years27:06 - 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

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23:37

SPECIAL EP: Andrew Gunn on Percy Cerutty - From...

The Dan John Podcast ·

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.

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35:00

EP 367 - ABF, Training Once a Week, Easy Strength,...

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2026/09/03

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific?13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age15:53 - 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

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56:55

EP 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press,...

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2026/08/27

00:00 - Intro00:56 - Dan John's Take on Nolan's Odyssey12:51 - What Rep Range Should You Use for Machine Exercises? 23:42 - Training with a Newborn 29:08 - Push Press vs. Military Press 32:51 - How Do You Build a Strong, Healthy Young Athlete? 39:18 - What Should You Do After Finishing Easy Strength? 42:13 - What's the Best Substitute for the Standing Press? 47:27 - How Much Equipment Do You Actually Need for Your Home Gym? 51:57 - Does Conditioning Actually Carry Over to Your Sport?► Personalized

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40:35

EP 365 - Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy...

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2026/08/20

00:00 - Intro00:37 - What's the Right Way to Breathe While Lifting?07:19 - The Exercises That Are Nearly Impossible to Get Hurt On12:04 - Why Is "Don't Chase Hunger" the Golden Rule of Fat Loss?19:21 - Why the Hardest Part of Training Is Learning to Stop30:47 - 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

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51:27

EP 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout...

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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.

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35:42

EP 363 - KB Cleans, Loaded Carries, Alternating...

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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 Exercising29:36 - 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.

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32:06

EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50,...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/07/30

00:00 - Intro00:33 - 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 Complex27:47 - 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

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49:08

EP 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength...

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2026/07/23

00:00 - Intro 00:51 - How Dan John Would Learn Fitness If He Started Over19:32 - Does “Grease the Groove” Work With a Kettlebell Complex?23:27 - Introducing Your Kids to Strength Training Safely30:14 - How to Keep Your Strength Training Serving Your Sport34:35 - 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

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46:42

EP 360 - Loaded carries, KB Complexes, PRs After 55,...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/07/16

00:00 - Intro00:48 - How Long Can You Run a Two-Lift Program?06:35 - How Deep Should You Actually Squat?12:52 - Training Kettlebells Around Your Sport16:33 - Training Around Limited Equipment20:47 - How Should You Chase a Bench PR After 55?26:40 - Improving Your Posture With Kettlebells29:49 - 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,

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45:08

EP 359 - Full Body vs. Split Training, Squats,...

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2026/07/09

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How to Bridge the Gap to the Next Kettlebell Size05:18 - What to Do When You Can't Squat10:45 - Full-Body or a Split: How to Train After 5518:09 - How to Break Through a Strength Plateau24:18 - Minimalist Way of Adding Pull-ups to Your Program28:11 - 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.

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34:37

EP 358 - ABC, Deadlifts, Staying Athletic &...

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2026/07/02

00:00 - Intro00:38 - Adding Deadlifts to the Armor Building Complex05:38 - How Does Dan John Actually Build a Program?19:03 - Staying Athletic and Competitive After 6022:51 - Why You Can't Chase Every Goal at Once28:44 - The Safest Way to Press Around a Bad Shoulder► 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

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45:42

EP 357 - ABF, "Grease the Groove", Easy Strength,...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/06/25

00:00 - Intro00:45 - How Often Should You Actually Change Your Program?07:52 - How to Build a Strong Back for Real Life Strength?15:27 - How to Rotate Between Barbell and Kettlebell ABF?18:48 - Dan John's Take on Renegade Rows & KB Windmills24:54 - Dan John on Faith, Christianity, and How He Trains32:03 - Which Exercises Are Best for "Greasing the Groove"?35:32 - Which Weight Should You Start With on the Armor Building Formula?38:34 - What to Do When You Can't Jump to the Next KB Weight?41:25 -

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45:19

EP 356 - Easy Strength, Squats, Combining Strength...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/06/18

00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Best Strength Program for Runners 09:06 - What to Do When You Hit Your Program Goals Early?15:50 - Building Pull-Up Strength Without Adding Mass 21:08 - What's the Best Squat Substitute for a Bad Back?26:03 - Dan John's Take on Hindu Squats and Pushups 30:56 - How to Train With Just One Kettlebell 34:55 - When Adding Weight Too Fast Backfires?39:32 - Getting Stronger Again After a Long Break from Training► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment

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32:16

EP 355 - ABF, KB Press, Auto-Regulation, Hyrox,...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/06/11

00:00 - Intro00:27 - How to Clean and Press Your Bodyweight?08:43 - Combining Heavy Running With the Armor Building Formula13:57 - Dan John's Honest Opinion on Lifting Belts and Straps17:00 - How to Break Through a Press Plateau22:34 - Training for a Hyrox Competition.26:22 - What Does Auto-Regulation Actually Look Like in Practice?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan

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62:15

EP 354 - ABF, Building Muscle, Mass Made Simple,...

The Dan John Podcast ·

2026/06/04

00:00 - Intro00:34 - Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?10:30 - A 20-Minute Minimalist Program for Busy Dads17:23 - Is Single-Leg Work Overrated for Endurance Athletes?23:34 - Training Your Glutes Without Loading Your Spine29:58 - Strength Standards for the Armor Building Formula Press Day34:15 - Combining Easy Strength With the Armor Building Formula36:26 - Running Mass Made Simple Without a Squat Rack40:28 - Dan John’s Current Workout Program54:50 - Building Muscle with a

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