Embracing The Obvious To Build Strength | w/ Dan John - (Episode #4)

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. Time Stamp 00:00 Intro 01:01 Recap From The First Conversation 03:45 Falling In Love With The Process 05:00 3 Overarching Coaching Principles 17:06 Reaching The Top 5 % Of Your Niche 26:17 What’s The Best Tool To Build Strength 33:32 The Problem Of The Fitness Industry 36:36 The Concept Of Building Strength 42:20 The Press & The Squat 47:00 The Power Of Technique 50:55 Variety Is For Fun 54:00 Is Functional Training Legit? 1:03:00 Strength Training & Skill Practice 1:10:00 Explosive Performance 1:13:32 The Problem Of Research 1:16:55 90 Days Of Kettlebells