The Dan John Podcast

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.

EP 352 - KB Certifications, One Lift a Day Program, Easy Strength, Aging Well & More 21.05.2026 1h 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.

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.

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.

EP 349 - "What the Hell" Effect, Training Smarter, Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Eagle Workout 30.04.2026 1h 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EP 344 -Anaconda Strength, Easy Strength, ABF, Loaded Carries, Hypertrophy, Deadlift & More 26.03.2026 1h 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.

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.

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.

EP 341 - Lifelong Lifting, Autoregulation, Training After 50, Minimalist Training & More 05.03.2026 52min

00:00 - Intro00:44 - "Strong Enough" Standards for Lifelong Lifting14:52 - How to Raise Active and Strong Kids?26:15 - Autoregulation in Easy Strength29:30 - Dan John on Uneven Strength Across Lifts 32:20 - Training Priorities After 5039:29 - Minimalist Strength Training for Your Mid-30s46:30 - How to Start Learning Olympic 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.

EP 340 - Strength Standards, ABF, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, KB Deadlifts & More 28.02.2026 54min

00:00 - Intro00:35 - How to Maintain Press Strength All Year?06:45 - Barbell Row Strength Standards 11:47 - How to Progress in Armor Building Through Density14:41 - Can Kettlebell Deadlifts Bulletproof Your Lower Back?21:25 - Building Mass As a Middle-Aged Lifter30:54 - Armor Building Formula Strength Standards36:43 - Training Your Chest Without Bench Press42:47 - Loaded Carries as a Measure of 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

EP 339 - Anaconda Strength, Overhead Press, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, Fasting & More 19.02.2026 40min

00:00 - Intro00:33 - Strength Training After 7005:58 - Sandbag Carries and Anaconda Strength12:17 - Joint-Friendly Ways to Stay Active15:58 - Dan John’s Honest Take on Fasting27:29 - Why Does My Overhead Press Stall?31:59 - The Value of Learning Olympic Lifts After 4036:16 - How Do You Get Stronger Without Gaining Weight?► 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.

EP 338 - ABF w Barbells & Dumbbells, Exercise Selection, Longevity, Lunges, Olympic Lifts 12.02.2026 59min

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Smart Exercise Selection for Long-Term Training13:49 - Single-Arm Strength Work for Longevity21:40 - Dumbbells in Armor Building and Easy Strength30:58 - Barbell Armor Building Formula Standards35:16 - The Real Value of Lunges in Sport Training44:16 - The Ultimate Team for All-Around Physical Competition52:00 - Dan John on Split Clean and Split 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.

EP 337 - Training After 30, Minimalist Program, Mobility, ABF, KB Press and Swing & More 05.02.2026 41min

00:00 - Intro00:31 - Armor Building Variations for a Weak Press05:47 - Spreading Strength Training Throughout the Day14:22 - Minimalist Training Program with Two Lifts18:33 - Dan John on Great Writers in Strength, Health, and Athletics26:37 - Adjusting Training Volume After 3032:59 - Mobility Limits and Smart Exercise Choices34:59 - Reaching Your Athletic Potential ► 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.

EP 336 - KB Swings, Fat Loss, Double vs Single KBs, Strength and Conditioning & More 29.01.2026 46min

00:00 - Intro00:36 - Dan John’s Favorite Books Lately03:14 - Single vs Double Kettlebells for Long-Term Training14:23 - Kettlebell Swings for Strength, Grip, and Posture21:13 - How to Fix a Military Press Imbalance26:53 - Dan John on Food, Stress, and Fat Loss41:19 - Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports► 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.

EP 335 - Best Type of Cardio, Easy Strength, Deadlifts, ABF, Fatigue Management & More 22.01.2026 47min

00:00 - Intro00:33 - Best Type of Cardio to Do After Training06:29 - How to Plan a Full Year of Strength Training13:15 - How to Improve Your Balance With Loaded Carries 15:06 - Trap Dominance and Neck Pain in Training23:01 - Easy Strength and Armor Building for Endurance Tests27:56 - Shoulder Protection in Core Training33:58 - The Best Alternative to Single-Leg Deadlifts37:00 - Double Bells vs Single Bells in Armor Building40:54 - Training Fatigue Management► 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.

EP 334 - ABF, Density Training, Squats, Explosive Strength, Minimalist Training & More 15.01.2026 53min

00:00 - Intro00:41 - How to Choose the Right Squat for Armor Building Formula06:51 - Strategies for Building Explosive Strength for Sports 13:01 - Do You Really Need a Big Back Squat?20:53 - Armor Building Formula for Runners25:51 - Dan John on the 3-Minute Goblet Squat Test31:14 - Density Training for Women34:17 - Minimalist Training with Presses and Carries42:30 - What ‘Enough’ Strength Really Means?► 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.