The Dan John Podcast

Dan John

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...

  • 37 minutes 34 seconds
    EP 246 - Which Kettlebell to Buy, Best Program for Fast Gains, Pull-Ups & Hypertrophy
    00:00 - Intro
    00:41 - Pull-ups for Older People
    06:33 - Best Program for RKC
    12:37 - Buying 20 Kg Kettlebell vs. 28 Kg Kettlebell
    14:34 - Ideal Squat Depth and Squat Variations
    20:08 - Best Warm-Up Routine Before 2x5
    23:36 - Ideal Rest Time During Sets
    25:33 - Best Beginner Program for FAST Gains
    32:24 - Gaining Strength & Hypertrophy Using KettlebellsĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    9 May 2024, 5:41 pm
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    EP 245 - Kettlebell Swing Benefits, Cardio, Kettlebell Halos, Best Exercises for GPP & More
    00:00 - Intro
    00:48 - Combining Hip Thrusts With Chin-Up Rows for Cardio
    09:31 - Training Effectively for Frisbee/Disc Sports
    16:12 - Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing
    21:11 - Balancing Kickbox Training with Strength and Muscle Gain
    27:19 - Dan John on Kettlebell Halos
    30:38 - Dan John on Bottoms Up Goblet Squat Curls
    34:13 - Best Exercises for General Fitness
    41:22 - Dan John on Rings TrainingĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    2 May 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 48 minutes 5 seconds
    EP 244 - Kettlebell Strength Training, Reverse Hyper, Easy Strength & Maximalist Training
    00:00 - Intro
    00:50 - Integrating the Reverse Hyper Machine into the Easy Strength Program
    06:48 - Strength Training Program with Kettlebells
    11:59 - Managing Work, School, and Training with Limited Sleep
    20:49 - Rotating ABC Into Your Workouts
    24:55 - Dan John on General Physical Preparedness
    28:54 - Dan John on Maximalist Training
    37:13 - 3-Day Easy Strength ProgramĀ 
    42:26 - Preparing to Compete Against Younger CompetitorsĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    25 April 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    EP 243 - What the Hell Effect of Swings, Turkish Getups, Easy Strength & Humane Burpees
    00:00 - IntroĀ 
    00:48 - Impact of WTH Effect With Kettlebell Swings on Swimmers
    16:01 - The Reasons Why Traditional Strength Programs Don't Work
    25:47 - Returning to Workout After Shoulder Injuries
    30:34 - Dan John on Mike Mentzer's Training Approach for Regular Guys
    41:41 - Adding Humane Burpees to The Easy Strength
    44:39 - Comparing ES And Ladder-Based Approaches for Pressing Goals
    49:07 - Transitioning Between Training Programs Effectively
    54:14 - Turkish Get-Ups in Easy Strength
    56:10 - Making Kettlebell Training Engaging for Newcomers in KB ClubsĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    18 April 2024, 3:10 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    EP 242 - Swings, Easy Strength, Adding Barbells to KBs, Pullups, Weight Loss Drugs & More
    00:00 - Intro
    00:57 - The Best Starting Books for Dan John's Fitness Philosophy
    08:36 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs
    18:55 - Loaded Carry Challange
    25:48 - Dan Johnā€™s Top 3 Books
    32:19 - Using Swings As A Finisher
    35:19 - Beginning Coaching Using The Hardstyle Method for Clients New to Kettlebells
    42:03 - Pull-ups for Easy Strength
    46:19 - Adding Barbells to Kettlebell Training
    50:16 - Ā Ideal Weights for ā€˜Heavy Handsā€™
    53:30 - The Resilience of Deadlifts to Body Weight and Age Changes Compared to Other LiftsĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    11 April 2024, 3:10 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    EP 241 - Essential KB Exercises, Easy Strength, Seasonal Training, ABC Strength Standards
    00:00 - Intro
    01:06 - Increasing Your Military Press
    08:19 - Dan John on Combining Simple & Sinister And The Rite of Passage
    16:58 - Losing Body Fat Efficiently
    31:25 - Aiming New Strength Standards With Armor Building Complex
    37:16 - Prioritizing Your Fitness Goals
    52:48 - Training by SeasonsĀ 
    58:33 - Dan John on Essential Kettlebell Exercises
    01:01:15 - Clean & Press vs. Clean & Jerk
    01:03:35 - Two-A-Day Easy Strength Protocol
    01:07:46 - Dan John on Using Straps When Deadlifting

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    4 April 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    EP 240 - Rite of Passage, Double KB Strength, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, Body Building & More
    00:00 - IntroĀ 
    00:52 - Adjusting ES4FL for the Other Sports Schedule
    09:57 - Straight Sets vs. Circuit for Mass Made Simple
    17:58 - Adding a Fourth Set to De Lorme Protocol
    28:11 - Balancing Reps in Pullups + Pushups + Squats Bodyweight Workout
    32:53 - Dan John on Height Changes And Aging
    37:02 - How Coaching Experience Shapes Dan John's View of Sports
    44:07 - Uphill And Downhill Loaded Carries to Build Your Legs
    47:40 - Increasing Double KB Strength
    52:12 - Dan John on The Rite of Passage Protocol Using It for A Specific Strength Goal

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

    28 March 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 50 minutes 2 seconds
    EP 239 - Middle Aged Bodybuilding, KB Easy Strength, Squats, Loaded Carries, First Pull-ups
    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - What Dan Learned From His Podcast
    08:40 - Handling The Instructions on KB Easy Strength
    15:08 - Danā€™s Favorite Gym Music
    16:41 - Dan Johnā€™s Recommendations for Deload Week for Mass Made Simple
    22:19 - Programing "The Drill" Barbell Workout into a Three-Day Schedule
    24:26 - KB Front Squat vs. Barbell Front Squat for Hypertrophy
    26:55 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up
    29:32 - Setting New Goals After Achieving Previous OnesĀ 
    37:33 - Ā Bodybuilding for Dads
    41:47 - Dan John on Vibration PlatesĀ 
    45:43 - Doing Loaded Carries In Your Day-to-Day LifeĀ 

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.Ā 
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    21 March 2024, 2:55 pm
  • 56 minutes
    EP 238 - Kettlebell Training, VO2 Max, Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength & More...
    00:00 - Intro
    01:08 - Training in Your Sixties
    17:01 - Travel the World With Exercises
    18:40 - Kettlebells to Improve Vo2 Max
    25:09 - Mixing A ā€œSingles Dayā€ To the Easy Strength Protocol
    30:50 - Kettlebells for Conditioning
    36:12 - Coping with Personal Challenges and Stay Positive During Tough Times
    50:11 - Adding Armor Building to Other Programs

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    14 March 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 7 seconds
    EP 237 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Strength Standards, Strongman, Carries & More...
    00:00 - Intro
    00:41 - Managing Heart Rate During Easy Strength
    05:34 - Adjusting ES for Long-Term Use
    07:56 - Training for A Competition with So Many Events Like Strongman?
    17:22 - Dan John on Strength Standards
    22:29 - Balancing Muscle Building With Martial Arts Training Effectively
    26:14 - Doing Only Clean and Press Instead of The Clean and Jerk
    29:48 - Dan John on 10K Swing Program
    34:16 - Accessory Works for Swings & Carries
    38:24 - Achieving Your Strength Standards by End of 2024

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    7 March 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 50 seconds
    EP 236 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program, Loaded Carries, Best Exercises, 65 Year Old Standards, Daily KB Program for Mass & More...
    00:00 - Intro
    00:55 - The Best Accessory Lifts
    11:04 - Dan John on The Philosophy of Stoicism
    18:31 - The Fitness Standards for 65-Year-Old Males
    25:33 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program
    34:38 - Pros and Cons of Using Long Rest Periods Between Sets
    39:17 - Ideal Weight Goal for Suitcase Carry and Building Strength for It
    44:22 - Dan John on Sumo Squats with Hungarian Core Blaster As A Substitute for Goblet Squats
    48:40 - Daily Kettlebell Exercise Program for Build Mass

    ā–ŗ Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ā–ŗ If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ā–ŗ Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
    29 February 2024, 3:10 pm
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