# EP 343 - ABF, Building Strength & Muscle, KB Squats, Strength Standards, Books & More

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Podcast: [The Dan John Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dan-john-podcast-444287)
Published: 2026-03-19T18:44:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3281

## Resource

00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions 10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read? 23:56 - Should You Change a Program That’s Already Working? 32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy 35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older 43:58 - Should You Build Strength or Muscle First? 46:31 - Next Steps After the Armor Building Formula ► 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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