The Dan John Podcast

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

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Mar 14, 2024
Topics range from using kettlebells to improve VO2 max, mixing a 'singles day' to the Easy Strength protocol, coping with personal challenges, and adding armor building to workout programs.
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ANECDOTE

Cross Crawls for Conditioning

  • Dan John shares using cross crawls combined with fast twitch exercises to boost mobility and conditioning.
  • He demonstrates skipping cross crawls to blend movement and explosiveness effectively.
ADVICE

Testing Singles in Easy Strength

  • Do singles testing only occasionally and increase load progressively during testing.
  • Prefer doubles testing for reliable strength indication over maximal singles.
ADVICE

Off-season Armor Building With Kettlebells

  • Use kettlebells for off-season armor building combining strength and conditioning.
  • Emphasize kettlebell goblet squats, Turkish get-ups, half kneeling presses, and swings for mountain biking conditioning.
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