The Dan John Podcast

EP 338 - ABF w Barbells & Dumbbells, Exercise Selection, Longevity, Lunges, Olympic Lifts

The Dan John Podcast

Show Notes

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

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