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The Dan John Podcast

The Dan John Podcast

Written by: Dan John
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 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.Copyright Dan John Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • EP 339 - Anaconda Strength, Overhead Press, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, Fasting & More

    EP 339 - Anaconda Strength, Overhead Press, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, Fasting & More
    Feb 19 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:33 - Strength Training After 70
    05:58 - Sandbag Carries and Anaconda Strength
    12:17 - Joint-Friendly Ways to Stay Active
    15:58 - Dan John’s Honest Take on Fasting
    27:29 - Why Does My Overhead Press Stall?
    31:59 - The Value of Learning Olympic Lifts After 40
    36:16 - 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.
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    40 mins
  • EP 338 - ABF w Barbells & Dumbbells, Exercise Selection, Longevity, Lunges, Olympic Lifts

    EP 338 - ABF w Barbells & Dumbbells, Exercise Selection, Longevity, Lunges, Olympic Lifts
    Feb 12 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:41 - Smart Exercise Selection for Long-Term Training
    13:49 - Single-Arm Strength Work for Longevity
    21:40 - Dumbbells in Armor Building and Easy Strength
    30:58 - Barbell Armor Building Formula Standards
    35:16 - The Real Value of Lunges in Sport Training
    44:16 - The Ultimate Team for All-Around Physical Competition
    52:00 - 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.
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    1 hr
  • EP 337 - Training After 30, Minimalist Program, Mobility, ABF, KB Press and Swing & More

    EP 337 - Training After 30, Minimalist Program, Mobility, ABF, KB Press and Swing & More
    Feb 5 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:31 - Armor Building Variations for a Weak Press
    05:47 - Spreading Strength Training Throughout the Day
    14:22 - Minimalist Training Program with Two Lifts
    18:33 - Dan John on Great Writers in Strength, Health, and Athletics
    26:37 - Adjusting Training Volume After 30
    32:59 - Mobility Limits and Smart Exercise Choices
    34:59 - 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.
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    41 mins
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