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The Dan John Podcast

by Dan John

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EP 372 - Kettlebell Conditioning, Fat Loss, Training for Sports, Sandbag Workouts & More

October 15, 2026 · 59 min

00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Why Is the Bench Press the Most Dangerous Lift There Is? 06:40 - How Do You Coach a Sport You Know Nothing About? 13:06 - Adding Sandbag Training to Your Kettlebell Program 17:43 - How Do You Train for a Sport That's…
EP 371 - ABF, Mobility, Rotating Programs, Recovery, Squats, Muscle Imbalances & More

October 8, 2026 · 38 min

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…
EP 370 - The Odyssey, Choosing Your Values, Training Regrets, Overtraining & Rep Ranges

October 1, 2026 · 48 min

00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Dan John's Take on the Odyssey and Western Morality 15:43 - 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…
EP 369 - Longevity Secrets, Seasonal Lifting, Finding a Coach, Maintaining Strength, Books & More

September 24, 2026 · 56 min

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - 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…
EP 368 - Easy Strength & ABF Rotation, Resistance Bands, Training During Busy Times & More

September 18, 2026 · 34 min

00:00 - Intro 00:57 - 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 Years 27:06 - The Eight-Week Rotation Dan…

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SPECIAL EP: Andrew Gunn on Percy Cerutty - From Deathbed to Coaching World Champions

September 14, 2026 · 24 min

► 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…
EP 367 - ABF, Training Once a Week, Easy Strength, Overtraining, Getting a Coach & More

September 3, 2026 · 35 min

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game 08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific? 13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age 15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once…
EP 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press, Conditioning, Machine Exercises & More

August 27, 2026 · 57 min

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game 08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific? 13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age 15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once…
EP 365 - Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy Strength, When to Deload, KB Swings & More

August 20, 2026 · 41 min

00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What's the Right Way to Breathe While Lifting? 07:19 - The Exercises That Are Nearly Impossible to Get Hurt On 12:04 - Why Is "Don't Chase Hunger" the Golden Rule of Fat Loss? 19:21 - Why the Hardest Part of Training…
EP 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout Cardio, Fat Loss, KB Swings & More

August 14, 2026 · 51 min

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…
EP 363 - KB Cleans, Loaded Carries, Alternating Programs, Rotational Strength & More

August 6, 2026 · 36 min

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 Exercising 29:36 - Dan John's Hardest Loaded…
EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50, Kettlebell vs. Barbell ABC, Building Muscle & More

July 30, 2026 · 32 min

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - 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 Complex 27:47 - Building Muscle With…

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About the show

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.