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 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, Hypertrophy
► 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 - 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 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 00:47 - 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'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 00:41 - 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 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 - 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 - Improving Press Strength without Horizontal Presses
► 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 01:09 - 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 as A 30+ 45:25 - Kettlebell ABF vs. Barbell ABF 48:46 - Strength Training: Working on Your Weak Spots
► 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 - 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 apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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.
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.
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.
00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Staying Snatch-Test Ready at 40s 08:47 - Best Beginner Program for 50+ Years Old 15:44 - Best Mattress Options for Athletes Over 50 17:53 - Best Way to Train for Strength and Muscle After 50 24:02 - Standards for the Humane Burpee 29:06 - Strength Standards for Athletes 34:27 - Dan John on Slow Reps and Pauses in Strength Training 39:17 - The Best Way to Progress in ABC 43:17 - Doing Easy Strength Long Term 47:20 - Dan’s Workshops in Utah
► 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 00:43 - Best Lower Body Training for Tall Guys 05:50 - ABF vs. Traditional Body Part Split 11:41 - Rotating ABF and Easy Strength 18:22 - Combining Single and Double Kettlebell ABC 24:36 - Programming for a Whole Year After 60 31:01 - Hitting a 32kg Press PR with Dan’s Rep Scheme 33:27 - Dan John on Sleep and Meditation Practices 42:25 - Best Beginner Program for 55+ 44:36 - Balancing Strength and Endurance with Lower-Rep Work 48:43 - Best Bench Press Alternatives
► 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 - Doing ABC Long Term?! 09:15 - Best Routine After 50 19:01 - Building a Big Overhead Press by Age 30 27:03 - Why Some Movements Feel Strong and Others Don’t 35:01 - Using Chains for Strength Training and Longevity 40:08 - Easy Meals for Busy People 46:20 - Morning vs Afternoon Training for Strength Gains 51:07 - Dan John on Coaching Your Own Kids 56:36 - Adding Explosive Training into Your Routine 01:01:24 - The Best Way to Get Stronger 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 00:37 - Determining Strength Standards for Athletes 16:09 - Best Manual Labor Backgrounds for Building Strength 20:18 - Adding More Pull Movements to Simple Programs 25:51 - Learning Movement Techniques Safely with Light Weights 31:04 - Presses and Carries for Endurance Athletes in Season
► 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 01:37 - 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.
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.
