The Dan John Podcast

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  EP 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength Training w Sports, Diet Tips & More 23.07.2026 49min

  00:00 - Intro 00:51 - How Dan John Would Learn Fitness If He Started Over19:32 - Does “Grease the Groove” Work With a Kettlebell Complex?23:27 - Introducing Your Kids to Strength Training Safely30:14 - How to Keep Your Strength Training Serving Your Sport34:35 - Why Is Consistency the Key to Any Diet?42:18 - How to Strength Coach a Team► 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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  EP 360 - Loaded carries, KB Complexes, PRs After 55, Minimalist Programs, Squats & More 16.07.2026 46min

  00:00 - Intro00:48 - How Long Can You Run a Two-Lift Program?06:35 - How Deep Should You Actually Squat?12:52 - Training Kettlebells Around Your Sport16:33 - Training Around Limited Equipment20:47 - How Should You Chase a Bench PR After 55?26:40 - Improving Your Posture With Kettlebells29:49 - What Makes Complexes and Loaded Carries So Effective?33:06 - How Do You Keep Getting Stronger Without Getting Hurt?39:26 - The Best Way to Train for the Military► 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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  EP 359 - Full Body vs. Split Training, Squats, Kettlebell Progressions, Breaking Plateaus & More 09.07.2026 45min

  00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How to Bridge the Gap to the Next Kettlebell Size05:18 - What to Do When You Can't Squat10:45 - Full-Body or a Split: How to Train After 5518:09 - How to Break Through a Strength Plateau24:18 - Minimalist Way of Adding Pull-ups to Your Program28:11 - When Should You Change Up Your Training?35:32 - What Does Dan John Wear to Train?38:51 - How Do You Keep Your Training Balanced?► 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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  EP 358 - ABC, Deadlifts, Staying Athletic & Competitive, Setting Goals, Programming & More 02.07.2026 34min

  00:00 - Intro00:38 - Adding Deadlifts to the Armor Building Complex05:38 - How Does Dan John Actually Build a Program?19:03 - Staying Athletic and Competitive After 6022:51 - Why You Can't Chase Every Goal at Once28:44 - The Safest Way to Press Around a Bad Shoulder► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 357 - ABF, "Grease the Groove", Easy Strength, Renegade Row, KB Windmill, Programming & More 25.06.2026 45min

  00:00 - Intro00:45 - How Often Should You Actually Change Your Program?07:52 - How to Build a Strong Back for Real Life Strength?15:27 - How to Rotate Between Barbell and Kettlebell ABF?18:48 - Dan John's Take on Renegade Rows & KB Windmills24:54 - Dan John on Faith, Christianity, and How He Trains32:03 - Which Exercises Are Best for "Greasing the Groove"?35:32 - Which Weight Should You Start With on the Armor Building Formula?38:34 - What to Do When You Can't Jump to the Next KB Weight?41:25  - How Long Should You Stick to 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 356 - Easy Strength, Squats, Combining Strength and Endurance Training, Pull-Ups & More 18.06.2026 45min

  00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Best Strength Program for Runners 09:06 - What to Do When You Hit Your Program Goals Early?15:50 - Building Pull-Up Strength Without Adding Mass 21:08 - What's the Best Squat Substitute for a Bad Back?26:03 - Dan John's Take on Hindu Squats and Pushups 30:56 - How to Train With Just One Kettlebell 34:55 - When Adding Weight Too Fast Backfires?39:32 - Getting Stronger Again After a Long Break from 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 355 - ABF, KB Press, Auto-Regulation, Hyrox, Lifting Belts & Straps, Clean and Press 11.06.2026 32min

  00:00 - Intro00:27 - How to Clean and Press Your Bodyweight?08:43 - Combining Heavy Running With the Armor Building Formula13:57 - Dan John's Honest Opinion on Lifting Belts and Straps17:00 - How to Break Through a Press Plateau22:34 - Training for a Hyrox Competition.26:22 - What Does Auto-Regulation Actually Look Like in Practice?► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 354 - ABF, Building Muscle, Mass Made Simple, Strength Standards, Minimalist Program & More 04.06.2026 1t 2min

  00:00 - Intro00:34 - Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?10:30 - A 20-Minute Minimalist Program for Busy Dads17:23 - Is Single-Leg Work Overrated for Endurance Athletes?23:34 - Training Your Glutes Without Loading Your Spine29:58 - Strength Standards for the Armor Building Formula Press Day34:15 - Combining Easy Strength With the Armor Building Formula36:26 - Running Mass Made Simple Without a Squat Rack40:28 - Dan John’s Current Workout Program54:50 - Building Muscle with a Physically Demanding Job► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 353 - ABC, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, "Grease the Groove", Building Strength & More 28.05.2026 39min

  00:00 - Intro04:03 - How to Structure Armor Building Complexes for Maximum Fat Loss10:57 - Can You Run Easy Strength All Year Without Burning Out?15:44 - The Movement Framework Beyond Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat, and Carry18:05 - What Does "The Practice of Strength" Actually Mean After 60?22:48 - Dan John on Why Harder Workouts Can Wreck Your Fat Loss27:36 - How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Fix Your Kettlebell Training33:15 - Dan John’s Take on "Grease the Groove"► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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  EP 352 - KB Certifications, One Lift a Day Program, Easy Strength, Aging Well & More 21.05.2026 1t 4min

  00:00 - Intro00:43 - The One Lift a Day Concept in Easy Strength08:18 - How to Get Your Training Back on Track After an Illness14:07 - How to Train as a New Busy Dad18:47 - Dan John on His One Lift a Day Program22:45 - How Do You Get Healthier in Your 60s Than You Were in Your 50s?40:04 - Can You Run Easy Strength With Only Kettlebells?41:50 - How Dan John Fixed His Diastasis Recti With One Breathing Tweak46:09 - How to Make Progress without Increasing the Weight51:57 - Dan John's Take on Whether Kettlebell Certifications Are Worth It56:47 - The Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Hair and Skin Long Term► 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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  EP 351 - Easy Strength, Weekend Warrior, ABF, KB Swings, Breaking Plateaus & More 14.05.2026 42min

  00:00 - Intro00:38 - How to Train Around a Recurring Injury09:57 - Dan John's 4-Day Plan to Hit 1,000 Swings a Week16:55 - How to Introduce Strength Training to Kids at Every Age24:58 - How to Apply Easy Strength Around a Busy Sport Schedule27:52 - Can Stronger Glutes Actually Fix Knee Pain?32:25 - How to Break a Pressing Plateau in the ABF?37:43 - Can You Run the Weekend Warrior Program for a Full Year?► 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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  EP 350 - Building Arms w KBs, ABF, KB Swings, Mobility, Training for Broken Bodies & More 07.05.2026 44min

  00:00 - Intro00:41 - The Best Training Plan for a High-Mileage Body17:46 - Dan John’s Simple Fix for Feeling Stiff and Tight21:34 - How to Rotate Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy Training?25:30 - Can You Build Bigger Arms With Kettlebells Alone?30:06 - Do Olympic Lifters Get Injured Most Often?34:37 - How to Fix Low Back Pain From Kettlebell Swings38:42 - The Strength Training Blueprint for Young Athletes► 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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  EP 349 - "What the Hell" Effect, Training Smarter, Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Eagle Workout 30.04.2026 1t 4min

  00:00 - Intro00:36 - How to Train Smarter When Life Gets Busier06:36 - The Best Dan John Books for Lifters Over 60 09:18 - How to Peak for the Eagle Kettlebell Challenge in 8 Weeks16:52 - Can Calisthenics Alone Produce “What the Heck Effect”20:04 - Dan John on The Velocity Diet29:50 - How to Stay Strong, Balanced, and Fit Into Retirement35:12 - Is It Better to Start Kettlebell Training Young or Later in Life?43:31 - How to Adapt Easy Strength for Lifters Over 5548:22 - How to Rotate 15 Big Lifts Without Losing Progress56:13 - Can Heavy Kettlebell Snatches Do It All?► 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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  EP 348 - ABF, Fat Loss, Single KB Training, KB Jerk, Mobility, Squats & More 23.04.2026 34min

  00:00 - Intro00:48 - Dan John's Personal Reading List You Need to Know06:33 - Are High-Rep Kettlebell Jerks Too Risky?14:09 - Single Kettlebell Training for Strength, Fat Loss, and Mobility18:43 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula With Dumbbells23:43 - Fixing Squats as the Limiting Factor in the Armor Building Formula27:57 - Building “Dad Armor” 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.
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  EP 347 - Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Building & Losing Muscle, KB Swings & More 16.04.2026 27min

  00:00 - Intro00:46 - Are Punishment Workouts a Good Coaching Tool?07:20 - Elevation vs Distance for Walking13:51 - Can You Build Muscle With Easy Strength?18:55 - The Hidden Upper-Back Benefits of Kettlebell Snatches23:01 - Completing the 10,000 Swing Challenge► 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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  EP 346 - Mass Made Simple, KB Program for Busy Adults, Must-Read Books, Walking, & More 09.04.2026 50min

  00:00 - Intro00:35 - Can You Use Mass Made Simple for Olympic Lifting?06:12 - The Best Way to Structure One Lift a Day Training10:35 - Dan John’s Top Must-Read Books28:57 - The Best Kettlebell Program for Busy Adults Over 4032:43 - The Best Workout Approach for New Parents38:33 - How to Introduce Kids to Strength Training44:20 - Should You Walk Before or After a Workout?► 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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  EP 345 - Fat Loss, KB Snatch, Mass Made Simple, Building Strength, Light Weights & More 02.04.2026 42min

  00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Combine Strength Training and Running09:19 - 10,000 Kettlebell Snatch Challenge17:15 - Can You Build Strength With Light Weights?22:21 - Dan John’s Take on Microplates27:19 - How to Prepare for Mass Made Simple31:16 - The Best 45 Minute Fat Loss Program36:46 - 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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  EP 344 -Anaconda Strength, Easy Strength, ABF, Loaded Carries, Hypertrophy, Deadlift & More 26.03.2026 1t 8min

  00:00 - Intro00:39 - The Best Way to Start Loaded Carries05:04 - How to Set Up a Training Journal?17:54 - Deadlifts vs. Hinges in Easy Strength26:36 - The Real-Life Benefits of Physical Training34:59 - How to Program Snatches in Easy Strength39:02 - Dan John’s Travel Tips44:13 - Easy Strength for Busy Schedules48:02 - How to Combine Power and Hypertrophy Work50:51 - Dan John on Why Should You Learn Olympic Lifting?56:30 - What to Do After the Armor Building Formula59:17 - How to Build Core Strength as a Beginner01:02:09 - 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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  EP 343 - ABF, Building Strength & Muscle, KB Squats, Strength Standards, Books & More 19.03.2026 54min

  00:00 - Intro00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read?23:56 - Should You Change a Program That’s Already Working?32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older43:58 - 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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  EP 342 - Single KB, Progressive Resistance, ABF, Barbell Training, KB Snatch, & More 12.03.2026 49min

  00:00 - Intro00:39 - Are Barbell Complexes Good Warm-Ups?06:42 - Training Priorities for Aging Athlete Clients16:45 - Dan John on Barbell Training Without a Squat Rack21:35 - How to Stay Motivated to Train at Home?30:13 - Single-Kettlebell Variations of the Running Back Complex35:14 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula During Ramadan?39:49 - Progressive Resistance Beyond Adding Weight44:29 - Do You Really Need the 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.