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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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.
00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Going Easier on Your Joints After 30? 07:58 - Press Progression Options in ABF 12:04 - Adding Isometrics to Your Program 17:01 - Most Efficient Way of Doing Mobility Work 25:03 - Minimalist Program for Glutes and Half-Bodyweight Press 31:34 - Minimalist Program for Strong Legs 35:37 - Best Summer Program 38:19 - Using the Kettlebell Floor Press for Easy Strength 41:31 - Replacing Squats with Loaded Carries? 45:08 - Mass Made Simple with Kettlebells for Bodybuilding 50:02 - Improving Your Kettlebell Snatch
► 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.
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.
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.
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.
00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Best Ways to Use the Landmine for Presses 04:26 - Becoming a Trainer After 60 12:09 - Modifying the 10k Swing Challenge 15:56 - Armor Building Formula for Runners 19:40 - Using Kettlebells Without Ballistics 24:28 - Trap Bar Deadlift for Lifters Over 60
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Superhero Training Program by Dan John 14:15 - Best Training for a 49-Year-Old Fireman 26:01 - Adding Cardio to Perfect Workout 33:32 - Increasing Kettlebell Weight on ABC 39:26 - Dan John’s Favorite Shoes 44:19 - Doing Squats with Bad Mobility or Injury 49:09 - One Lift a Day with Just Three Lifts?
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Spreading the Workload in Your Programming 11:36 - Why Light Weight High Reps Feel So Hard 20:44 - Adding Additional Exercises to ABF 24:41 - Best Exercises to Improve Your Sprinting 28:17 - Best Way to Do Squats 32:47 - Getting Your Old Strength Back 37:23 - The Best Beginner Program for Middle-Aged Women 42:27 - Understanding Love at A Deeper Level
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:57 - New 10K Hip Thrust Challenge? 04:59 - Building Strength Without Adding Weight 10:04 - Best Joint-Friendly Program 14:26 - Setting & Achieving Your Fitness Goals 22:18 - Dan John's Secret Oatmeal Recipe 25:06 - Combining Mass, Strength, and Hypertrophy 30:28 - Best Program to Get Your Old Strength Back 36:01 - Best Program for Athletic Performance
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Chasing Strength Standards With Limited Sleep and Time 08:38 - Dan John’s Journals 10:57 - Dan John on Alcohol Consumption 14:50 - Adding Backward Carries to Boost Anaconda Strength 18:23 - Bringing Up Neglected Lifts After “Bro Splits” 23:26 - Building a Bodyweight Overhead 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 apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Best Kettlebell Exercises for Golf 07:27 - Heavy Workout Plan for Muscle and Strength 11:03 - Are Swings Necessary if You’re Doing Cleans 17:45 - Dan John on Macro Counting 34:00 - Getting Parents to Prioritize Health and Fitness 42:47 - Replacing Loaded Carries in Tight Spaces
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Best Program to Build Muscle 09:32 - Helping Young Athletes with Competition Jitters 19:49 - Best Workout Program for New Dads 27:08 - Improving Olympic Lift While Building Strength 34:00 - Simple Diet Tricks for Stressful Times 48:47 - Building Muscle and Strength After 60
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Best Training Program for Busy People 07:36 - Teaching Young Female Athletes to Throw 13:55 - Best Way to Do Cardio With Kettlebells 23:15 - Reducing Body Inflammation 31:46 - Best Tools for Home Gyms 34:24 - Building Power and Speed for Martial Arts
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Best Lifts for Minimalist Training 07:17 - Best Exercises for Golfers 13:05 - Training for Longevity 25:09 - Adding Snatch Row Variations to ABC? 29:20 - Olympic Lifting Over 40
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Getting Shredded After Easy Strength 07:15 - Dan John on Thrusters 09:02 - LitviSprints with Kettlebell Swings?! 12:08 - Minimalist Hypertrophy/Mobility Program 15:42 - Avoiding Overtraining And Staying Consistent on One Program 22:03 - Kettlebell Training for Performance 25:36 - Best Books on Strength Programming 28:08 - Home Gym Barbell Strength Training for the Family 29:13 - Combining Easy Strength with Other Sports
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:48 - One-Arm Swings for the 10,000 Swing Challenge? 05:19 - One Lift a Day Minimalist Training 11:57 - Which Kettlebell Is The Best? 17:05 - Balancing Strength Training with Seasonal Sports 20:32 - Easy Strength: Hypertrophy? 32:26 - Building Strength for the Eagle Kettlebell Drill 40:09 - When to Take Time Off from Training 48:37 - Sustaining ABC 2.0 Gains with Easy Strength
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Getting Into Barbells After 60 12:59 - Getting Back to Training After Surgery 21:14 - Progressing in Armor Building Formula 25:56 - Longevity Variations for ES4FL and ABF 30:57 - Best Exercises for BEAT UP Bodies 38:12 - Best Way to Build MUSCLE With Squats 44:17 - Transitioning to a Full-Time Coaching Career 01:02:27 - Doing Deadlifts with 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Using Easy Strength to Deload 15:21 - Mixing ABC with Kettlebell Rite of Passage?! 24:17 - Bodybuilding with ABF vs. MMS 31:56 - Best “FUN” Program for 50+ Year Old Dads
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Fixing a Shaky Squat Walkout 04:12 - Working Out With Double vs Single Kettlebell 09:41 - Sticking to One Program Without Program Hopping 13:53 - Easy Strength for Martial Arts 16:54 - Youth Athlete Training: Movement, Volume, Load 20:44 - Adapting Your Training As You Age 27:35 - Strength Training vs. Circuit Training 30:07 - Fixing a Jerk That Feels Like a Push Press 32:27 - Training for Longevity 35:03 - Avoiding From Stress Eating 40:29 - Dan John on His Book Intervention
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Strength Programming with Only 2 Lifts 12:48 - Dan John on the Wide-Leg Sweep in Discus 19:02 - Scaling Up to Double 32s in ABF 22:59 - Best Exercises With Carryover 31:29 - Fixed Weights for Easy Strength 38:22 - Best Bodybuilding Exercises for Broken Bodies 45:35 - Best Exercises for Lower Body 48:32 - Press Alternatives for Shoulder Injuries
► 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.
00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Adjusting Squats in the ABC Program 04:36 - Jumping from 24 kg to 32 kg in Kettlebell Press 11:03 - Progressing with KB Swings 18:28 - Getting Past Sticking Points in 5x5 Training 24:28 - Best Exercises for “Phasic Muscle Groups” 33:08 - Combining ES with Original Strength and ABF 38:12 - Armor Building for Martial Arts 41:29 - Dan John on KB Pressing 3x A Week
► 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.
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.
