• The Dan John Podcast

  • By: Dan John
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The Dan John Podcast

By: Dan John
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • EP 284 - Perfect Workout, ABF, Minimalist Training, Easy Strength with Fixed Weights
    Jan 30 2025
    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.
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    56 mins
  • EP 283 - KB Press, Building Muscle, KB Swing Progression, ABC Squats, 5x5 Training & Mor
    Jan 23 2025
    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.
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    47 mins
  • EP 282 - Minimalist Training, ES4FL, High-Rep Training After 50, ABF, Overhead Squats
    Jan 16 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:49 - ES4FL Without Fasting
    13:35 - Shoulder Mobility for Overhead Squats
    20:15 - Stretching in Minimalist Training
    24:58 - High-Rep Training After 50
    29:17 - Dan John on Band Training
    32:57 - Cheating in Armor Building Formula
    36:26 - Best Alternatives for KB Swing
    43:59 - 1-Inch vs. Olympic Barbell for Clean and Press
    48:19 - 2x5 vs. 3x8 for ES4FL

    ► 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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    56 mins

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