Episodes

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

    EP 357 - ABF, "Grease the Groove", Easy Strength, Renegade Row, KB Windmill, Programming & More
    Jun 25 2026
    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 and Kettlebell ABF?
    18:48 - Dan John's Take on Renegade Rows & KB Windmills
    24:54 - Dan John on Faith, Christianity, and How He Trains
    32:03 - Which Exercises Are Best for "Greasing the Groove"?
    35:32 - Which Weight Should You Start With on the Armor Building Formula?
    38:34 - What to Do When You Can't Jump to the Next KB Weight?
    41:25 - How Long Should You Stick to Easy Strength?


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

    EP 356 - Easy Strength, Squats, Combining Strength and Endurance Training, Pull-Ups & More
    Jun 18 2026
    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 Mass
    21:08 - What's the Best Squat Substitute for a Bad Back?
    26:03 - Dan John's Take on Hindu Squats and Pushups
    30:56 - How to Train With Just One Kettlebell
    34:55 - When Adding Weight Too Fast Backfires?
    39:32 - Getting Stronger Again After a Long Break from Training


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    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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    45 mins
  • EP 355 - ABF, KB Press, Auto-Regulation, Hyrox, Lifting Belts & Straps, Clean and Press

    EP 355 - ABF, KB Press, Auto-Regulation, Hyrox, Lifting Belts & Straps, Clean and Press
    Jun 11 2026
    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 Belts and Straps
    17:00 - How to Break Through a Press Plateau
    22:34 - Training for a Hyrox Competition.
    26:22 - What Does Auto-Regulation Actually Look Like in Practice?


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    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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    32 mins
  • EP 354 - ABF, Building Muscle, Mass Made Simple, Strength Standards, Minimalist Program & More

    EP 354 - ABF, Building Muscle, Mass Made Simple, Strength Standards, Minimalist Program & More
    Jun 4 2026
    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 Endurance Athletes?
    23:34 - Training Your Glutes Without Loading Your Spine
    29:58 - Strength Standards for the Armor Building Formula Press Day
    34:15 - Combining Easy Strength With the Armor Building Formula
    36:26 - Running Mass Made Simple Without a Squat Rack
    40:28 - Dan John’s Current Workout Program
    54:50 - Building Muscle with a Physically Demanding Job

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    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • EP 353 - ABC, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, "Grease the Groove", Building Strength & More

    EP 353 - ABC, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, "Grease the Groove", Building Strength & More
    May 28 2026
    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 Framework Beyond Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat, and Carry
    18:05 - What Does "The Practice of Strength" Actually Mean After 60?
    22:48 - Dan John on Why Harder Workouts Can Wreck Your Fat Loss
    27:36 - How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Fix Your Kettlebell Training
    33:15 - Dan John’s Take on "Grease the Groove"

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

    EP 352 - KB Certifications, One Lift a Day Program, Easy Strength, Aging Well & More
    May 21 2026
    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
    18:47 - Dan John on His One Lift a Day Program
    22:45 - How Do You Get Healthier in Your 60s Than You Were in Your 50s?
    40:04 - Can You Run Easy Strength With Only Kettlebells?
    41:50 - How Dan John Fixed His Diastasis Recti With One Breathing Tweak
    46:09 - How to Make Progress without Increasing the Weight
    51:57 - Dan John's Take on Whether Kettlebell Certifications Are Worth It
    56:47 - The Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Hair and Skin Long Term

    ► 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 and 4 mins
  • EP 351 - Easy Strength, Weekend Warrior, ABF, KB Swings, Breaking Plateaus & More

    EP 351 - Easy Strength, Weekend Warrior, ABF, KB Swings, Breaking Plateaus & More
    May 14 2026
    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 at Every Age
    24:58 - How to Apply Easy Strength Around a Busy Sport Schedule
    27:52 - Can Stronger Glutes Actually Fix Knee Pain?
    32:25 - How to Break a Pressing Plateau in the ABF?
    37:43 - Can You Run the Weekend Warrior Program for a Full Year?

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    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    43 mins
  • EP 350 - Building Arms w KBs, ABF, KB Swings, Mobility, Training for Broken Bodies & More

    EP 350 - Building Arms w KBs, ABF, KB Swings, Mobility, Training for Broken Bodies & More
    May 7 2026
    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, and Hypertrophy Training?
    25:30 - Can You Build Bigger Arms With Kettlebells Alone?
    30:06 - Do Olympic Lifters Get Injured Most Often?
    34:37 - How to Fix Low Back Pain From Kettlebell Swings
    38:42 - The Strength Training Blueprint for Young Athletes

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    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    44 mins