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The Dan John Podcast

The Dan John Podcast

Dan John 362 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

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.

Episodes

EP 371 -  ABF, Mobility, Rotating Programs, Recovery, Squats, Muscle Imbalances & More
EP 371 - ABF, Mobility, Rotating Programs, Recovery, Squats, Muscle Imbalances & More Oct 8, 2026 2251 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Does Lifting Weights Actually Hurt Your Mobility?06:57 - What's the Best Recovery Strategy for an Aging Lifter?15:53 - Is Rotating Two Similar Programs Actually Good for You?24:05 - Do You Really Need a Dedicated Mobility Day?30:41 - How Do You Train Hard With a Bad Joint?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUnivers
EP 370 - The Odyssey, Choosing Your Values, Training Regrets, Overtraining & Rep Ranges
EP 370 - The Odyssey, Choosing Your Values, Training Regrets, Overtraining & Rep Ranges Oct 1, 2026 2868 00:00 - Intro00:42 - Dan John's Take on the Odyssey and Western Morality15:43 - What Are Dan John's Three Core Values?28:33 - What's the Biggest Training Mistake Dan John Ever Made?37:07 - How Do You Know If You're Overtraining Without Realising It?42:19 - When to Change Your Sets and Reps► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.c
EP 369 - Longevity Secrets, Seasonal Lifting, Finding a Coach, Maintaining Strength, Books & More
EP 369 - Longevity Secrets, Seasonal Lifting, Finding a Coach, Maintaining Strength, Books & More Sep 24, 2026 3354 00:00 - Intro00:50 - What's the Best Weekly Plan for Sprinting, Running, and Lifting?13:13 - What Books Actually Changed Dan John's Life?23:35 - How Do You Find a Good Kettlebell Coach?29:18 - How Long Does Strength Actually Take to Fade?36:00 - What Actually Matters for a Long, Healthy Life?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversit
EP 368 - Easy Strength & ABF Rotation, Resistance Bands, Training During Busy Times & More
EP 368 - Easy Strength & ABF Rotation, Resistance Bands, Training During Busy Times & More Sep 18, 2026 2019 00:00 - Intro00:57 - Where Should a Beginner Actually Start With Fitness?13:21 - Can You Simulate a Kettlebell Workout With Resistance Bands Alone?21:22 - How Dan John Trained During His Busiest Years27:06 - The Eight-Week Rotation Dan John Recommends to Everyone► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com► If you're interested in
SPECIAL EP: Andrew Gunn on Percy Cerutty - From Deathbed to Coaching World Champions
SPECIAL EP: Andrew Gunn on Percy Cerutty - From Deathbed to Coaching World Champions Sep 14, 2026 1417 ► 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 367 - ABF, Training Once a Week, Easy Strength, Overtraining, Getting a Coach & More
EP 367 - ABF, Training Once a Week, Easy Strength, Overtraining, Getting a Coach & More Sep 3, 2026 2100 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific?13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once a Week?19:50 - How to Find a Coach Who Actually Fits You?29:13 - What's the Real Risk of Overtraining as You Get Older?► Personalized workouts based on your schedul
EP 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press, Conditioning, Machine Exercises & More
EP 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press, Conditioning, Machine Exercises & More Aug 27, 2026 3415 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific?13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once a Week?19:50 - How to Find a Coach Who Actually Fits You?29:13 - What's the Real Risk of Overtraining as You Get Older?► Personalized workouts based on your schedul
EP 365 -  Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy Strength, When to Deload, KB Swings & More
EP 365 - Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy Strength, When to Deload, KB Swings & More Aug 20, 2026 2435 00:00 - Intro00:37 - What's the Right Way to Breathe While Lifting?07:19 - The Exercises That Are Nearly Impossible to Get Hurt On12:04 - Why Is "Don't Chase Hunger" the Golden Rule of Fat Loss?19:21 - Why the Hardest Part of Training Is Learning to Stop30:47 - Hanging Leg Raises vs. Dip-Bar Raises: Which Is Better?34:17 - What Would a Full Year of Training Actually Look Like?► Personalized workou
EP 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout Cardio, Fat Loss, KB Swings & More
EP 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout Cardio, Fat Loss, KB Swings & More Aug 14, 2026 3087 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - How Would Dan John Rebuild CrossFit From Scratch? 12:29 - How Do You Keep Training With a Newborn at Home? 18:58 - Blending Strength and Skill Work for Better Sport Results 25:01 - What's the Right Intensity for Post-Workout Cardio? 30:41 - Best Exercises for Shoulder Pain 38:09 - How to Balance Running and Strength Training 43:38 - Dan's Favorite Hike Spots on the West Coast
EP 363 - KB Cleans, Loaded Carries, Alternating Programs, Rotational Strength & More
EP 363 - KB Cleans, Loaded Carries, Alternating Programs, Rotational Strength & More Aug 6, 2026 2142 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Are Two Programs Enough to Train for Years? 08:02 - How to Clean the Double 32s 16:44 - How Do You Build Rotational Strength?26:14 - The Best Way to Get Your Family Exercising29:36 - Dan John's Hardest Loaded Carry Workout► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com► If you're interested in getting coached by
EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50, Kettlebell vs. Barbell ABC, Building Muscle & More
EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50, Kettlebell vs. Barbell ABC, Building Muscle & More Jul 30, 2026 1926 00:00 - Intro00:33 - What Is the Goblet Squat Heartbeat?05:47 - What Does Progress Look Like After 50?16:44 - Dan John's Take on the Barbell Landmine 22:44 - Kettlebell vs. Barbell Armor Building Complex27:47 - Building Muscle With Light Weights► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached
EP 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength Training w Sports, Diet Tips & More
EP 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength Training w Sports, Diet Tips & More Jul 23, 2026 2948 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 e

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