# EP 340 -  Strength Standards, ABF, Loaded Carries, Building Muscle, KB Deadlifts & More

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Podcast: [The Dan John Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dan-john-podcast-444287)
Published: 2026-02-28T15:51:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3281

## Resource

00:00 - Intro 00:35 - How to Maintain Press Strength All Year? 06:45 - Barbell Row Strength Standards 11:47 - How to Progress in Armor Building Through Density 14:41 - Can Kettlebell Deadlifts Bulletproof Your Lower Back? 21:25 - Building Mass As a Middle-Aged Lifter 30:54 - Armor Building Formula Strength Standards 36:43 - Training Your Chest Without Bench Press 42:47 - Loaded Carries as a Measure of Strength ► 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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