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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 345 - Fat Loss, KB Snatch, Mass Made Simple, Building Strength, Light Weights & More

    EP 345 - Fat Loss, KB Snatch, Mass Made Simple, Building Strength, Light Weights & More
    Apr 2 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:49 - How to Combine Strength Training and Running
    09:19 - 10,000 Kettlebell Snatch Challenge
    17:15 - Can You Build Strength With Light Weights?
    22:21 - Dan John’s Take on Microplates
    27:19 - How to Prepare for Mass Made Simple
    31:16 - The Best 45 Minute Fat Loss Program
    36:46 - The Smart Way to Return to Training After Injury

    ► 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 344 -Anaconda Strength, Easy Strength, ABF, Loaded Carries, Hypertrophy, Deadlift & More

    EP 344 -Anaconda Strength, Easy Strength, ABF, Loaded Carries, Hypertrophy, Deadlift & More
    Mar 26 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - The Best Way to Start Loaded Carries
    05:04 - How to Set Up a Training Journal?
    17:54 - Deadlifts vs. Hinges in Easy Strength
    26:36 - The Real-Life Benefits of Physical Training
    34:59 - How to Program Snatches in Easy Strength
    39:02 - Dan John’s Travel Tips
    44:13 - Easy Strength for Busy Schedules
    48:02 - How to Combine Power and Hypertrophy Work
    50:51 - Dan John on Why Should You Learn Olympic Lifting?
    56:30 - What to Do After the Armor Building Formula
    59:17 - How to Build Core Strength as a Beginner
    01:02:09 - How to Balance Strength Training and 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.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • EP 343 - ABF, Building Strength & Muscle, KB Squats, Strength Standards, Books & More

    EP 343 - ABF, Building Strength & Muscle, KB Squats, Strength Standards, Books & More
    Mar 19 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions
    10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read?
    23:56 - Should You Change a Program That’s Already Working?
    32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy
    35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older
    43:58 - Should You Build Strength or Muscle First?
    46:31 - Next Steps After the Armor Building Formula

    ► 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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    55 mins
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