The Dan John Podcast

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days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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

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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 M

Sep 3
35 min

EP 366 - The Odyssey, Easy Strength, KB Press, Conditioning, Machine Exercises & More

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 M

Aug 27
56 min

EP 365 - Fat Loss, Full Year of Training, Easy Strength, When to Deload, KB Swings & More

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" t

Aug 20
40 min

EP 364 - ABF, Crossfit, Hybrid Training, Post-Workout Cardio, Fat Loss, KB Swings & More

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 Wo

Aug 14
51 min

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

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 Wa

Aug 6
35 min

EP 362 - Goblet Squat, Progressing After 50, Kettlebell vs. Barbell ABC, Building Muscle & More

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 - Kettlebe

Jul 30
32 min

EP 361 - “Grease the Groove”, ABF, Combining Strength Training w Sports, Diet Tips & More

00:00 - Intro 00:51 - How Dan John Would Learn Fitness If He Started Over 19:32 - Does “Grease the Groove” Work With a Kettlebell Complex? 23:27 - Introducing Your Kids

Jul 23
49 min

EP 360 - Loaded carries, KB Complexes, PRs After 55, Minimalist Programs, Squats & More

00:00 - Intro 00:48 - How Long Can You Run a Two-Lift Program? 06:35 - How Deep Should You Actually Squat? 12:52 - Training Kettlebells Around Your Sport 16:33 - Training

Jul 16
46 min

EP 359 - Full Body vs. Split Training, Squats, Kettlebell Progressions, Breaking Plateaus & More

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How to Bridge the Gap to the Next Kettlebell Size 05:18 - What to Do When You Can't Squat 10:45 - Full-Body or a Split: How to Train After 55 18:09

Jul 9
45 min

EP 358 - ABC, Deadlifts, Staying Athletic & Competitive, Setting Goals, Programming & More

00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Adding Deadlifts to the Armor Building Complex 05:38 - How Does Dan John Actually Build a Program? 19:03 - Staying Athletic and Competitive After 60

Jul 2
34 min

EP 357 - ABF, "Grease the Groove", Easy Strength, Renegade Row, KB Windmill, Programming & More

00:00 - Intro 00:45 - How Often Should You Actually Change Your Program? 07:52 - How to Build a Strong Back for Real Life Strength? 15:27 - How to Rotate Between Barbell

Jun 25
45 min

EP 356 - Easy Strength, Squats, Combining Strength and Endurance Training, Pull-Ups & More

00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Best Strength Program for Runners 09:06 - What to Do When You Hit Your Program Goals Early? 15:50 - Building Pull-Up Strength Without Adding M

Jun 18
45 min

EP 355 - ABF, KB Press, Auto-Regulation, Hyrox, Lifting Belts & Straps, Clean and Press

00:00 - Intro 00:27 - How to Clean and Press Your Bodyweight? 08:43 - Combining Heavy Running With the Armor Building Formula 13:57 - Dan John's Honest Opinion on Lifting

Jun 11
32 min

EP 354 - ABF, Building Muscle, Mass Made Simple, Strength Standards, Minimalist Program & More

00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time? 10:30 - A 20-Minute Minimalist Program for Busy Dads 17:23 - Is Single-Leg Work Overrated for En

Jun 4
1 h 02 min

EP 353 - ABC, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, "Grease the Groove", Building Strength & More

00:00 - Intro 04:03 - How to Structure Armor Building Complexes for Maximum Fat Loss 10:57 - Can You Run Easy Strength All Year Without Burning Out? 15:44 - The Movement

May 28
39 min

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

00:00 - Intro 00:43 - The One Lift a Day Concept in Easy Strength 08:18 - How to Get Your Training Back on Track After an Illness 14:07 - How to Train as a New Busy Dad 1

May 21
1 h 04 min

EP 351 - Easy Strength, Weekend Warrior, ABF, KB Swings, Breaking Plateaus & More

00:00 - Intro 00:38 - How to Train Around a Recurring Injury 09:57 - Dan John's 4-Day Plan to Hit 1,000 Swings a Week 16:55 - How to Introduce Strength Training to Kids a

May 14
42 min

EP 350 - Building Arms w KBs, ABF, KB Swings, Mobility, Training for Broken Bodies & More

00:00 - Intro 00:41 - The Best Training Plan for a High-Mileage Body 17:46 - Dan John’s Simple Fix for Feeling Stiff and Tight 21:34 - How to Rotate Strength, Endurance,

May 7
44 min

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

00:00 - Intro 00:36 - How to Train Smarter When Life Gets Busier 06:36 - The Best Dan John Books for Lifters Over 60 09:18 - How to Peak for the Eagle Kettlebell Challen

Apr 30
1 h 04 min

EP 348 - ABF, Fat Loss, Single KB Training, KB Jerk, Mobility, Squats & More

00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Dan John's Personal Reading List You Need to Know 06:33 - Are High-Rep Kettlebell Jerks Too Risky? 14:09 - Single Kettlebell Training for Strength,

Apr 23
34 min

Chart positions

Where The Dan John Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#40 ▲ 19 Fitness US

What listeners say

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Been listening to this for a couple years now. I’m a lifelong runner, cross trainer, cyclist, hiker. 66 years young, and on a journey to stay healthy, injury free and flexible. This is by nature, a listener questions generated podcast. So, you may hear the same topics discussed even within the same episode. I get a lot of perspective on my personal workouts from Dan’s comments, and usually listen while working out.

Groucho the man · Nov 2025

I always come back to Dan John for the truth about what is needed for sustainable training and health. Everything is sensible and doable whether to be an elite athlete or just being the family member/ friend people need in a pinch.

Jgilfedder · Aug 2024

Lucky to have access to Dan John’s wisdom on a weekly basis. Always look forward to Thursday’s new episode and always something good to take away.

SeanDonachy · Apr 2024

Dan’s show always gives me insights on training in a smart way. I’ve learned to boil down my training to the most effective basics, a shift that has led to more consistent training, which has led to better results and more fruitful carry over to everyday life. I appreciate that he is respectful to others in the industry and isn’t trying to tear down others.

Phightin · Aug 2023

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