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Dan John inspired Even Easier Strength
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Dan John inspired Even Easier Strength

Strength programme that is meant to be EASY! Entirely from https://danjohnuniversity.com/essays/even-easier-strength

Edmund  L.
Edmund L.· Feb 2025
22athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
30 min
Mainly strength focused, and practising lifts. To do with LISS or other conditioning. 5 lifts, across 40 workouts Week1 Mon: 2x5 Tue: 2x5 Wed: 5,3,2 Fri: 2x5 Sat: 2x5 Week2 Mon: 2x5 Tue: 6x1 Wed: 1x10 Fri: 2x5 Sat: 5,3,1 Repeat week 1. For 5,3,2- use 2x5 weight for 5, add weight for 3, and add weight again for 2. For singles, add weight to every set, but not to the extent that the last set is a 1RM. Press - OHP with all bar, dumbbell, single arm, seated/ standing variations. Bench press, close-grip, incline, dumbbell, machine, etc. variations Pull - any row variations Hinge - KB swings, snatch, and any deadlift, snatch grip, sumo, conventional, rack pull, reverse hypertension, etc.. Squats - any back, front, overhead, zercher, etc KEY point is to keep it feeling fresh and easy. Carries/abs - all variations Can swap out any movement after a few weeks for variety

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
18.9%
Quadriceps
13.3%
Front Delts
11.6%
Glutes
10.3%
Middle Delts
8.6%
Lats
8.6%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Triceps
6.4%
Lower Back
6.4%
Biceps
4.3%
Forearms
4.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)25 reps70%
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)25 reps70%
3Front Squat (Barbell)25 reps70%
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)15 min@6.5
5Kettlebell Swing175–100 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)25 reps70%
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)25 reps70%
3Front Squat (Barbell)25 reps70%
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)15 min@6.5
5Kettlebell Swing175–100 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
12 reps90%
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
12 reps90%
3Front Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
12 reps90%
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)15 min
5Kettlebell Swing175–100 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)25 reps70%
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)25 reps70%
3Front Squat (Barbell)25 reps70%
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)15 min@6.5
5Kettlebell Swing175–100 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)25 reps70%
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)25 reps70%
3Front Squat (Barbell)25 reps70%
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)15 min@6.5
5Kettlebell Swing175–100 reps@6.5

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Dan John inspired Even Easier Strength is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 30 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Dan John inspired Even Easier Strength is structured around 5 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dan John inspired Even Easier Strength is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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