The Dan John Podcast

EP 245 - Kettlebell Swing Benefits, Cardio, Kettlebell Halos, Best Exercises for GPP & More

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Combining Hip Thrusts With Chin-Up Rows for Cardio09:31 - Training Effectively for Frisbee/Disc Sports16:12 - Benefits of the Ket...

EP 244 - Kettlebell Strength Training, Reverse Hyper, Easy Strength & Maximalist Training

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:50 - Integrating the Reverse Hyper Machine into the Easy Strength Program06:48 - Strength Training Program with Kettlebells11:59 - Man...

EP 243 - What the Hell Effect of Swings, Turkish Getups, Easy Strength & Humane Burpees

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Impact of WTH Effect With Kettlebell Swings on Swimmers16:01 - The Reasons Why Traditional Strength Programs Don't Work25:47 - ...

EP 242 - Swings, Easy Strength, Adding Barbells to KBs, Pullups, Weight Loss Drugs & More

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:57 - The Best Starting Books for Dan John's Fitness Philosophy08:36 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs18:55 - Loaded Carry Challange25:48...

EP 241 - Essential KB Exercises, Easy Strength, Seasonal Training, ABC Strength Standards

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:06 - Increasing Your Military Press08:19 - Dan John on Combining Simple & Sinister And The Rite of Passage16:58 - Losing Body Fat ...

EP 240 - Rite of Passage, Double KB Strength, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, Body Building & More

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Adjusting ES4FL for the Other Sports Schedule09:57 - Straight Sets vs. Circuit for Mass Made Simple17:58 - Adding a Fourth Set ...

EP 239 - Middle Aged Bodybuilding, KB Easy Strength, Squats, Loaded Carries, First Pull-ups

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:45 - What Dan Learned From His Podcast08:40 - Handling The Instructions on KB Easy Strength15:08 - Dan’s Favorite Gym Music16:41 - D...

EP 238 - Kettlebell Training, VO2 Max, Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength & More...

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:08 - Training in Your Sixties17:01 - Travel the World With Exercises18:40 - Kettlebells to Improve Vo2 Max25:09 - Mixing A “Singles ...

EP 237 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Strength Standards, Strongman, Carries & More...

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Managing Heart Rate During Easy Strength 05:34 - Adjusting ES for Long-Term Use07:56 - Training for A Competition with So Many Ev...

EP 236 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program, Loaded Carries, Best Exercises, 65 Year Old Standards, Daily KB Program for Mass & More...

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:55 - The Best Accessory Lifts 11:04 - Dan John on The Philosophy of Stoicism18:31 - The Fitness Standards for 65-Year-Old Males25:33 -...

EP 235 - Simple & Sinister, Kettlebell Strength Standards, Deadlifts, Armor Building & Hypertrophy

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:00 - Pros and Cons of Deadlifting From Pins Vs. Conventional Deadlifts 06:56 - Importance of Snatch for Hypertrophy19:29 - Reaching St...

EP 234 - Turkish Get-Ups, Easy Strength, Mass Made Simple, Mobility, Fat Loss & More...

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:50 - Cycling Easy Strength10:06 - Dan John on Philosophy of Training23:31 - Mass Made Simple vs. Mass Made EVEN Simpler27:51 - The Bes...

EP 233 - Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength, Hypertrophy, Strength Standards & More...

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - Recovery Time in ABC Program08:20 - The Best Program to Reach Strength Standards19:41 - Keeping Workout Programs Exciting35:13 - ...

EP 232 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells, Bulking & Cutting, Goblet Squats, Presses & More

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Building Muscle with Kettlebells13:25 - Transitioning from Bulk to Cut18:51 - Dan John on Box Jumps24:04 - The Best Tips for Air ...

EP 231 - Minimalist KB Program, Easy Strength, Best Movements, Fat Loss, Training Methods

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:51 - Minimalist KB Workout Program for Dads10:53 - Adding Squats to Easy Strength 15:26 - Dan John’s Kimchi Recipe19:25 - Dan John o...

EP 230 - 40KG Kettlebell, Best Exercises for Small Home Gyms, Armor Building Complex & More

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:02 - Training With Resistance Bands07:48 - Programing Your Off Days14:04 - Using Mass Maid Simple For Football Program18:45 - The Val...

EP 229 - 10K Swings, Aesthetics, Deadlifts, Protein, Tactical Pull-ups & Easy Strength

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:47 - Doing 10K Swing Challenge After Easy Strength09:50 - Dan John On Trap Bar Deadlift 15:31 - Details Of Dan John’s "Practice Than...

EP 228 - Best Version of ABC, KB Routines, 6 Week Bulk, Best Way to Train, Deadlifts & More

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:56 - The Best Version To Get The Most Of The ABC12:24 - Dan John’s Low Sodium Pickled Onion Recipe15:46 - The Most Important Athleti...

EP 227 - Deadlifts, Barbells vs. Kettlebells, Snapacity, Pull Exercises & Getting Strong

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell Squats06:58 - Traditional vs. Trap Bar Deadlifts18:30 - Winter Programming For Getting Strong 24:06 - Dan ...

EP 226 - Adjustable Kettlebells, Minimalism, Best Exercises, Push-ups, O-Lifting

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:45 - Best Advice For Army Prep09:46 - Best Alternatives For Pull-Ups16:46 - Dan John On The Best Gym Exercises For Young Athletes18:29...

EP 225 - Double KB Exercises, 10k Swings, First Pull-Up, Fitness Gear, Optimal Rest & More

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:09 - Value Of 10k Swing Program07:09 - Dan John on Optimal Rest Between Sets14:57 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up19:01 - Double Kettlebell ...

EP 224 - Strength Standards, Bodybuilding, Easy Strength, Best Workout Times & More

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Top Strategies For Staying Focused And Consistent15:22 - Best Workout Program And Strategies For Busy People19:32 - Benefits Of W...

EP 223 - Single Arm KB Swings, Best Exercises, Bodyweight Training, Easy Strength & More

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Balancing Between Serving Our Country and A Comfort Daily Life 06:49 - Dan John's Approach to Maximizing His Lifts in Youth13:37 ...

EP 222 - KB Swing Sets, Easy Strength, Pavel, Training for "Toughness" & Set Structures

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan on Being Co-Authoring ES with Pavel11:23 - The Best Wrist and Ankle Weights for Zone 2 Cardio Walks17:25 - Back-to-Back Sets ...

EP 221 - Best Programs, Armor Building Complex, C&P, Linear Progression & Carries

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:42 - Using ABC For Strength Training05:05 - Improving Your Strength With Body Weight Clean and Presses08:57 - Dan John on Working Up ...

EP 220 - Putting on Size & Muscle, Ladder Training, Greasing the Groove & Best Squat Variations

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan John’s Favorite Books for Kids07:11 - The Best Way to Adapt Ladders For Your Current Program11:33 - Putting on Size and Mus...

EP 219 - Double 24KG KBs, Dan's Programs, Best Workouts, Anaconda Strength & Easy Strength

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:59 - Benefits of The Dan John’s Programs and Can You Incorporate Your Favorite Movement Into a Program?08:25 - Dan on The 2023 Colle...

EP 218 - Kettlebell Strength Standards, Bodybuilding, Increasing Squats, MMS & More

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - The Best Exercises for Glute Hypertrophy/Strength?07:48 - Can You Replace Back Squats in The Mass Made Simple Program?11:35 - Dan...

EP 217 - Kettlebell Swings, WTH Effect, Easy Strength, Armor Building, 65+ Training & More

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:52 - How to Boost Your Overhead Press In Your Next Round of Easy Strength?07:44 - What Should You Do In Your Training Breaks Caused by...

EP 216 - BEST Program, Pull-Ups, Busy People Fitness, OHP, Peter Attia & Longevity

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:51 - How to Work Out With Limited Time?05:59 - How to Increase Your Strict Overhead Press?12:43 - Best Program for Super Busy People!1...

EP 215 - Peter Attia, Deadlifts, Longevity, Anaconda Strength, Home Training & Pull-Ups

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:00 - Dan on Stomach Vacuum! Is It Good for Anaconda Strength?06:26 - How to Structure a Tetrades-Style Training Program at Home with L...

EP 214 - Kettlebell Workout Plan, BEST Exercises, KBs for Longevity, Easy Strength & More

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:37 - What Lifts Would Dan Pick For the Squat, Push, and Pull?08:54 - Dan on Taking Fish Oil!16:18 - What Is the Most Effective and Eff...

EP 213 - Kettlebell Press, Dips, Armor Building Complex, 10k Challenge & More

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:05 - How to Increase Your Kettlebell Press?10:58 - Does Dan John Recommend Dips?15:05 - What's A Good All-Body 'ABC Alternate' Workout...

EP 212 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Training NBA Players & Increasing Athleticism

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - How Should Victor Wenbanyama Add Muscle Mass?12:55 - How to Program Workouts on Long Trips?17:44 - How to Structure A Training Pr...

EP 211 - Easy Strength, Kettlebells, Bodybuilding, TRX Rows, Press Strength & More...

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:04 - How to Prepare For Meets Without Peaking Using Easy Strength?11:27 - How to Progressively Increase 1-Arm Press Volume With A Fixe...

EP 210 - BEST Minimalist Program, Rite of Passage, Muscle Building, 50+ Lifting & More...

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Dan’s Five Must-Read Books for Personal Growth, Align With the Easy Strength Exercise Categories!11:48 - How to Build Muscle Ma...

EP 209 - Kettlebells, Building Muscle, Snatches, Cleans, Farmer Walks, Bulking & More

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:08 - Dan on Splitting Snatch and Clean!08:17 - How to Build Muscle?19:28 - Are Uneven Farmer Walks A Good Substitute For Other Asymmet...

EP 208 - Kettlebells, Best Fitness Influencers, Easy Strength, Pull-Ups & Training Goals

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:48 - The Best Fitness Influencers That Dan Follows!05:20 - Can Doing Two Easy Strength Workouts In A Day Be Effective?13:31 - How to T...

EP 207 - Best Exercises, Squats, Easy Strength, Powerlifting, Core Movements & More...

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:00 - Can I Do A Easy Strength for Grappling Without Barbells?10:11 - Dan on Koji Squat!13:46 - How Does Dan Find Topics to Write About...

EP 206 - Easy Strength, Kettlebell Workout, Bigger Biceps, Mind Muscle Connection & More...

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:53 - Is Mind/Muscle Connection Valuable for Lifting or Should One Focus on Finding a Comfortable Groove?10:06 - How Does Dan Set All H...

EP 205 - Easy Strength, Double Kettlebells, Loaded Carries, Deadlifts & More

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:09 - How do you prepare yourself as a coach?07:35 - Dan on Easy Strength11:51 - Best off-season strength training program for football...

EP 204 - Best Kettlebell Movements, Chin-Ups, Contact Sports & Old People Training

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:15 - How Does Movement Style Impact Performance in Different Quadrants? 16:32 - The BEST Kettlebell Movements for Who Has Diastasis Re...

EP 203 - Kettlebell Swings, Prison Workouts, KB Rite of Passage & Deadlift Variations

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:07 - Dan on How to Clean and Press During Barbell Rite a Passage Program07:46 - How did Dan John Balance Work, Coaching, and Athletics...

EP 202 - Strength Standards, Building Power, Training Abs, Pull-Ups & New Parents

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro05:50 - How to Train Your ABS? 10:29 - What Lifting Standards Should 65+ People Aim for in Their Training?18:40 - Dan on 30-Second Hangs ...

EP 201 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Heavy Squats, Dan's 3 Keys, Using Bands & More...

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:13 - Best Exercises for Your First Set!08:06 - 3 Keys Dan Collected for Sports, Careers, and Life! 12:03 - Dan on Doing Heavy Squats!1...

EP 200 - David Goggins, Strength vs. Hypertrophy, Perfect Minimalist Program & More

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:46 - How to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight?14:36 - What Book Would Dan Choose If Dan Was to a Read and Review in His Newsletter A...

EP 199 - Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Kettlebells, Regressions, Bodybuilding & More

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:53 - How to stay healthy and disciplined with my diet while traveling for work?13:41 - How to work out during a meniscus injury while ...

EP 198 - Pavel, StrongFirst & RKC Split, CrossFit, Easy Strength, Best Exercises, Arnold Ehret, Hypertrophy & Weight Loss

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:20 - Dan John on CrossFit15:38 - Kettlebell Movements for Golf25:03 - Dan John on Pavel, Behind the Scenes of the StrongFirst Split &a...

EP 197 - Steve Maxwell, Worst Exercises, Squats, Bodyweight Training, Kettlebells & More...

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:59 - What Are the Cons of Back Squats and How to Fix Them?13:46 - What’s the Best Way to Be a Strength Training or Athletics Profess...

EP 196 - Best Exercises, Kettlebell Bodybuilding Program, Easy Strength, Squats & More...

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:17 - How to program rucksack training and address the lack of squat work in Easy Strength?13:27 - How to Train for Running?17:51 - How...

EP 195 - Easy Strength, Bodybuilding, Program Design, Omnibook & Self Defense

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:49 - How to Design an End-Goal for Programs.15:50 - Do Barbell Workouts Improve Strength Endurance?22:48 - Bodybuilding for Self-Defen...

EP 194 - Easy Strength, Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells, Kettlebell Variations & GTG

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Dan on Moderate Alcohol Consumption for Recovery! 11:20 - Does GTG Improve your Pull-Ups? 22:02 - Best Workout Program for Teens...

EP 193 - BARBELL Program, Gaining Size & Strength, Kettlebells for BJJ & Good Fitness Data

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 00:34 - What Is the Importance of Strength Training in Elite Athletic Performance and 3PS? 10:59 - What Helps Hard Gainers Gain Size and...

EP 192 - Kettlebell Strength Roadmap, Goblet Squats, Kettlebell Press & Old Man Fitness

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro03:01 - How to Increase Strength & Maintain Your Fitness at An Older Age?17:30 - Dan John’s Guidemap to Increase Strength for Begin...

EP 191 - Bodyweight Training, Loaded Carries, Building Core Strength & Breathing Methods

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 05:56 - Can You Get Stronger at An Older Age? 18:47 - How to Rebuild Strength After A Long Time Off? 22:24 - How to Increase Your Core S...

EP 190 - Kettlebells, Building POWER, Off-Day Cardio, RKC Cert & Balancing Push-Pull

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Effectiveness of Saunas13:37 - Why You Should Maintain a 2:1 Ratio of Pull to Push Work18:25 - Strategies for Building Pow...

EP 189 - Mark Wildman, Easy Strength, Loaded Carries, Proper Strength Base & More

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Dan’s Food Packing Container Methods03:42 - Dan on Loaded Carries08:07 - Would It Be Possible To Adjust Easy Strength To Work ...

EP 188 - Swings, WORST Exercises, Easy Strength, Rite of Passage & Greasing the Groove

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro 03:19 - Which Exercises Should We Avoid? 14:56 - Dan On Training the Olympic Lifts Using Grease the Groove? 21:23 - Can Swings Replace H...

EP 187 - Goblet Squats, Perfect Hangs, Squat 101 Program, Isometrics & More...

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro05:49 - What Are The Other Exercises In The Squat 101? Is It The Same Template From The MMS Program?13:34 -If Dan were writing The Squat ...

EP 186 - BEAR Strength Program, Technique Importance, Aesthetics, Throwing & More...

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:56 - Dan on Hammer Throwing & Secret Soviet Exercise11:35 - What Programs Would Be Best For Female Aesthetics?17:25 - The Value Of...

EP 185 - BEST Program for BOTH Physique and Strength, Squats, Using Belts & More

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:21 - Dan’s Philosophical/Theological Approach Towards Fitness And Community 16:48 - Dan On Fitness Industry29:19 - Pros and Cons of ...

EP 184 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro04:33 - Why Is The Military Press Better Than The Bench Press?14:53 - Off-Season Training For Wrestlers21:36 - Zercher Loaded Carry vs. K...

EP 183 - KB Press, Goblet vs. Front Squats, Bodyweight Training & Loaded Carries

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro03:41 - Is Bodyweight Training Effective?13:40 - Should You Workout EVERY DAY?24:03 - Best/Optimum Weights For Loaded Carries31:03 - How ...

EP 182 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Dan Martin, Electrolytes, Lonnie Lowry & More...

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:44 - Easy Strength And How Reducing Load Can Be Beneficial For Strength?15:33 - Dan Is Eloborating On The Comment That “The KB Swing...

EP 181 - KB Snatches, Kettlebells for Elders, Sport Style & Self Programming

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:21 - If Dan Was Given The Reins As The S&C Coach At A Major DI College Football Program, What Would He Implement?25:07 - What Shou...

EP 180 - Easy Strength, BEST Exercises, Fat Loss Program & TOP Supplements

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - Best Exercises For Newbies!10:53 - Dan John’s Best Supplements!22:15 - Was There Ever A Time When Dan Was A Cocky Athlete?25:19...

EP 179 - Swings Increasing Deadlifts, HEAVY Kettlebells, Superhero Shape & NFL Training

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:19 - Does NFL Training Injure Players?13:47 - What Additional Prescriptions Would Dan Propose For A 49-Year-Old Male In Spring?20:06 -...

EP 178 - Squat Program, Old People Workouts, ROM on Squats & Whole Body Exercises

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:43 - Improve The Olympic Squat Snatch For Beginning Olympic Lifter13:53 - How To Add Glute Exercises To Old People’s Workouts18:25 -...

EP 177 - HEAVY Deadlifts, Easy Strength vs. Southwood, Olympic Lifting & More...

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:34 - Should You Do Heavy Deadlifts?16:34 - Does Dan Think It's Viable For Someone To Teach Themselves The Olympic Lifts Or Would It B...

EP 176 - NEW Easy Strength Variations, Best Exercises, Loaded Carries, Performance

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan's Training Log Recommendations12:03 - Dan John On Loaded Carries15:02 - Can Dan Balance A Busy Work/Family Life With Heavy S...

EP 175 - Best Exercises, Pull-ups, Newbie Gains, Presses vs. Jerks, Increasing 1RPM

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:51 - Best Exercises for Contact Sports04:51 - How To Do Pull-Ups At Later Ages / For Older People10:47 - The Role Of Hip Thrusts In Pu...

EP 174 - Swings Instead of Deadlifts, Kettlebells vs. O-Lifting, Periodization

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:44 -Should You Do Swings Instead Of Deadlifts10:53 - How to Periodize for 24 Reps Instead of 1RPM16:05 - Is It Possible To Build Up A ...

EP 173 - Bodybuilding, 5/3/1 Progression, Kettlebells for Kids, Training Older People, Redoing Famous Articles

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:53 - Dan on Bodybuilding & Poses10:16 - Kettlebells for Kids & Children15:26 - What To Do After 5/3/121:48 - What Old Articles...

EP 172 - Responding to Mark Rippetoe, Kettlebells vs Barbells, Building Abs, KB Press

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Dan on Easy Strength Sequencing04:32 - What Are Your Thoughts on Bret Contreras' Training Method10:12 - How To Build Abs Using Th...

EP 171 - NEW Easy Strength Book, Bodybuilding, Motivation, Weight Loss

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:28 - How to Teach in Different Cultures06:38- How Do I Move From “Like To" To “Want To" To “Must" And Overcome Indifference12:39...

EP 170 - Single Arm Kettlebell Swings, Building Cardio Capacity, Dead Cleans & Double KB Movements

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro03:13 - What Should You Do Before Learning KB Movements10:19 - Dan on Not Liking Single Arm Swing But Liking Single Arm Snatch11:55 - Da...

EP 169 - Joe Rogan, Kettlebell Squat Swings, Reverse Hypers, Goblet Squats & Benching

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Work Around Bench Press Creating Shoulder Problems11:25 - Dan’s Thoughts On "Squat Swing" Kettlebell Exercise21:02 - Dan...

EP 168 - Kettlebell Swings, New ES Book, Fully Switching to KB Training & More

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro04:26 - Should You Do the Kettlebell Swing?16:58 - The Results of Easy Strength and Different Variations of ES22:45 - Best Exercises For ...

EP 167 - Rep Schemes, Lifting After Hip Surgery, Glute Benefits, Sport Specific Training

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro1:20 - The Problem with Dan's Programs...11:55 - Dan's Rep Schemes for Exercises13:05 - Sport Specific Training20:34 - Lifting After Surge...

EP 166 - Kettlebell Bodybuilding, Diet Tips, Creating Your Own Programs & More...

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:40 - How to Gain Strength Without Gaining Size10:08 - What Are The Best Exercises For a Healthy Spine17:45 - How To Build Your Own Pro...

EP 165 - Thoughts on Pavel, KB Snatches, Training When Sick, Squats & Muscle Building

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro05:11 - How to Perform Regularly Kettlebell Snatch with Bad Shoulders?17:34 - Squats & Muscle Building24:17 - How Should You Handle Your ...

EP 164 - NEW Strength Standards, Spartan Races, Hacks to Optimize Recovery & More...

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:21 - How to Pass the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Test15:06 - What Could We Do To Optimize Recovery 26:29 - How To Train For The SPART...

EP 163 - Best Exercises for Athleticism, KB Program, Biceps, Home GYM, Jerk Benefits

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:39 - How Did Back Extensions Fit Into Dan’s Overall Program10:58 - What Would Dan Suggest As A Two Day Per Week KB Program15:34 - Ex...

SPECIAL EP: Bret Contreras REVEALS His GLUTE SECRETS to Dan John

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:50 - How Dan Became a Better Coach Because of Bret01:19 - Bret Explain How He Met Dan (He Bought Dan a Scotch)02:35 - Dan's Hip Replac...

EP 162 - Double KBs Over Singles, Lifting Over 65, Increasing Resistance In Other Ways

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro02:22 - How to Improve Throwing11:45 - Should You Do Double KBs Over Single KBs?18:30 - How to Increase Resistance Without Increasing Wei...

EP 161 - Jerk and Press Differences, Hypertrophy, Balancing Skill and Strength Training

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:55 - Benefits and Differences of Feel the Jerk and the Press07:04 - How Does Dan Balance Training for Sports, Strength and Recovery15:...

EP 160 - Turkish Getups, Easy Strength, Velocity Diet & Litvinovs

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:30 - The Velocity Diet12:59 - Could You Use the Easy Strength Program to Prepare For Contests25:43 - What Does Dan Think About The Lit...

EP 159 - Improving the Press, Fixing Posture and Wrist Mobility, Gut Health

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro01:31 - How to Improve “the Press” in Easy Strength12:27 - How to Fix the Biggest Imbalances in the General Population23:40 - How to ...

EP 158 - Special Ops Lifting, Weight Loss Tips & Explosive Benefits of Squats

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:59 - How Much Time Do I Need to Be Elite?04:37 - Should Strongman Athletes Do Olympic Lifting?11:11 - Dan Explains the Guns and Buns R...

EP 157 - Training Fasted, Overcoming Plateaus & Knees Over Toes

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro1:33 - How to Prep for Firefighting Test8:23 - Dan's Thoughts on Knee to Toe Squat Position14:47 - How to Increase Push-Ups22:12 - How Doe...

EP 156 - Dan on Strength Standards, Success and Motivation

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:30 - 3 Year Anniversary & Best Way to Train Formula03:00 - How Does Dan Define Success07:15 - Dan on Sleepless on Seattle Article and ...

EP 155 - Adding Strength Training to Running, Increasing Chin-Ups & More...

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Balance Running with Kettlebell Training07:56 - How to Train Olympic Lifts With No Contact11:44 - How Could Strongmen Lift...

EP 154 - Youth Sports, Pull Ups, Grip Strength, and More

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro0:54 - Best Program For A 12 Year Old Playing Football8:45 - Transitioning From “Office” Easy Strength15:54 - How to Reach Dan’s Pul...

EP 153 - Pressing the 48kg, Wall Squats, Youth Soccer and More

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro1:14 - The BEST Program to Press the 48 KG Kettlebell10:18 - Are WALL SQUATS Useful?!14:34 - STRONG vs. EXPLOSIVE: What is the Difference?...

EP 152 - Building Muscle, Gardening, Mobility Drills, and More

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro0:49 - The Best Mobility Drills3:37 - The Value of Bus Rides5:35 - Building Muscle for the First Time7:44 - The Best Beginner Program9:39 ...

EP 151 - Breaking PRs, Training for Military, Tall Guys, and More

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro0:53 - Is "Shoulder Replacement“ A Good Idea?!4:55 - Judo and College Football Stories6:27 - Outside Training Ideas9:04 - The MOST Impor...

EP 150 - Biggest Insights from the Last 150 Episodes

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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EP 149 - Clarence Bass, Vasectomies, Easy Strength Plateaus and More

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro0:58 - Water Polo Training5:00 - Staying Healthy with Construction9:35 - Clarence Bass Philosophy15:52 - Snapacity for Health20:00 - O Lif...

EP 148 - Pilates, Two a Days, Shoveling, and More

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro1:41 - Different Strength Types12:26 - Training for Tests17:57 - Twice a Day Training27:05 - Getting Past 400 Bench31:46 - Training for Hi...

EP 147 - Deloads, Sport Style Kbs, Mind Shifts, and More

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Intro1:53 - Deload Weeks Helping Everything6:42 - Admin Wants Certs12:43 - Sport Style KBs15:02 - Bulletproofing Lower Back18:54 - Mind Shiftin...