The Judd Lienhard Podcast

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  Q&A: Early Morning Workouts, Downhill Marathons, Muscle Knots & What is Dry Fasting? | #120 13.08.2026 44min

  In this Q&A episode, Judd answers listener questions covering everything from early morning workouts and hydration to sprint mechanics, programming strength training, athletic development, and why chasing every new fitness trend often distracts people from what actually matters. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 Early Morning Workout Tips 00:02:08 Hydration Before Morning Training 00:02:42 Warm-Up Strategies That Work 00:04:17 Preparing for a Downhill Marathon 00:06:03 Thought...
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  Two Pattern Protocol: Build Strength with LESS Training Volume | #119 11.08.2026 38min

  For years, Judd trained like someone chasing maximum performance: heavy lifting, sprinting, jumping, high training volume, and pushing through everything. Eventually, his body stopped cooperating. After years of intense training, combined with lifestyle factors, inflammation, injuries, and the realities of aging, Judd reached a point where training harder was no longer making him healthier. Instead of giving up strength, he completely rethought the way he trains. In this episode of the Judd...
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  Q&A: Efficient Exercises, Rucking, Recovery, Rehab & Deload Weeks | #118 06.08.2026 32min

  In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering some of the biggest topics in strength training, recovery, exercise programming, healthy aging, conditioning, and fitness efficiency. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Why smarter training beats recovery hacks 00:00:34 The one exercise that reveals long-term health 00:02:02 Why the Turkish get-up is so valuable 00:03:09 Best workouts when you only have 10–15 minutes 00:05:49 CrossFit, efficiency, and training...
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  5 Rules For Getting Back Into Fitness | #117 04.08.2026 29min

  In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd shares the five principles he uses with beginners and athletes returning after long layoffs. Rather than chasing exhaustion or trying to make up for lost time, these rules focus on building a foundation that allows you to stay consistent, recover properly, and make steady progress. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction & Why Most People Return to Training the Wrong Way 00:02:15 Rule #1: Slow Eccentrics, Pause Reps & Isometrics 00:08:20 Ru...
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  Q&A: Skinny Fat Fix, Build Muscle with Carbs, Soreness & Should You Learn a New Sport After 40? | #116 30.07.2026 32min

  In this Q&A episode, Judd answers another round of listener questions covering everything from fixing the "skinny fat" physique to learning a new sport later in life, how to structure sprint training, whether you should train while sore, and why carbohydrates may be one of the most underrated tools for building muscle. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:27 How to Fix Being Skinny Fat 00:05:04 Should You Learn a New Sport After 40? 00:08:12 Should You Lift When You're Sore? 00:11:30 How to...
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  How to Build the PERFECT Weekly Workout Plan for Strength, Muscle, Cardio & Athleticism | #115 28.07.2026 57min

  In this episode, Judd answers one of the biggest questions in fitness: If your goal is simply to become as fit, athletic, healthy, and capable as possible, what should your week actually look like? Rather than chasing trends or specializing in one physical quality, Judd lays out a practical blueprint that balances strength, hypertrophy, power, metabolic conditioning, aerobic fitness, mobility, and recovery into one sustainable weekly program. The goal isn't to maximize one attribute while sac...
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  Fitness Q&A: Knee Pain, Wrestling & Volleyball Workouts, Neck Stiffness & Fragile Tendons | #114 23.07.2026 26min

  Should athletes train specifically for their sport—or should they build the physical qualities that make them better athletes? In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers that question while diving into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), wrestling strength training, volleyball programming, tendon health, ACL injuries, knee pain during squats, sandbag training, and much more. 📲 Try my training app with a FREE 7-day trial: 👉 https://www.juddlienhard.com/ Get immedia...
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  5 Biggest Hypertrophy Mistakes that Slow Muscle Growth | #113 21.07.2026 57min

  Judd’s MASS METHOD program combines strength, hypertrophy, conditioning, and recovery into a complete system designed to help you build muscle, stay athletic, and continue performing for decades. Start your free trial today: https://my.playbookapp.io/judd-lienhard/checkout?utm_source=creator_judd&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=50k_challenge_heatwave&utm_content=judd&sessionId=_fbc%3Dfb.1.1783283185339.PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacJnJmBvV...
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  Q&A: Warm-Ups, Protein for Fat Loss/Muscle, Speed vs. Strength Training, & Recovery | #112 16.07.2026 32min

  This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers your biggest questions on strength training, hypertrophy, athletic performance, nutrition, recovery, speed development, and programming. How should you warm up before lifting? How much volume do you actually need to build...
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  You're Training for Endurance, NOT Strength: How to ACTUALLY Build Real Strength | #111 14.07.2026 42min

  Most lifters are actually training for strength endurance, not absolute strength... and that's why they eventually hit frustrating plateaus. In this episode, Judd explains one of the biggest misconceptions in modern fitness: lifting weights doesn't automatically make you strong. The way you organize your sets, reps, intensity, fatigue, and recovery determines the adaptation your body develops. If your workouts primarily consist of higher-rep sets, excessive volume, and constant fatigue, your...
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  Q&A: Fitness Minimalism, Training with Age & The 2-5 Method | #110 10.07.2026 31min

  In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers another round of listener questions covering one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness: how much training is actually enough? While social media has made minimalist workouts incredibly popular, Judd explains why the answer isn't as simple as "less is more." He breaks down the relationship between training volume, frequency, intensity, and strength gains, explaining why beginners, intermediate lifters, and advanced athletes all ...
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  Progression: How to Break Strength Plateaus Without Just Adding More Weight | #109 07.07.2026 36min

  Most people believe progressive overload simply means adding more weight to the bar. While that can work initially, it's also one of the biggest reasons lifters eventually hit plateaus. In this solo episode, Judd explains why true progression involves much more than increasing load and how understanding every variable that makes an exercise difficult can help you continue building strength for years. Judd breaks down his philosophy of progression, including why movement speed, range of motion...
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  Fitness Q&A: Why You Need to Learn Technical Terms, Deload Weeks, Shaking Lunges & Recovery | #108 02.07.2026 35min

  In this Q&A episode, Judd answers listener questions covering recovery, athletic performance, injury prevention, progression, and the practical side of building strength for life. Judd explains why scheduled deload weeks aren't necessary for everyone, how to recognize the signs of overtraining, and why understanding basic training principles helps you make better decisions than blindly following internet advice. He also shares simple ways to improve athleticism without overhauling your cu...
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  Bert Sorin RETURNS to Explain the Art of High Performance | #107 30.06.2026 1u 32min

  Want in-person coaching with Judd? Apply now for an invite to one of his 3-Day Training Immersions held at his private gym in Austin, Texas: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=e5872f62d4&e=*%7CUNIQID%7C* Judd Lienhard sits down with Bert Sorin, CEO of Sorinex, to discuss what actually makes athletes better, why most coaches misunderstand strength training, and how elite performers think differently about training, recovery, and life. Bert Sorin ha...
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  Q&A: Fitness vs. Athleticism & Top 3 Training Principles | #106 25.06.2026 31min

  Want in-person coaching with Judd? Apply now for an invite to one of his 3-Day Training Immersions held at his private gym in Austin, Texas: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=e5872f62d4&e=*%7CUNIQID%7C* In this week's Q&A episode, Judd answers some of the most common questions from listeners about fitness, athleticism, strength training, longevity, and how training should evolve after 40. What separates someone who's simply "fit" from someone...
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  The Truth About Specificity: Why Your Training Doesn't Need to Look Like Your Sport | #105 23.06.2026 55min

  This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd Does training need to look exactly like your sport? In this episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness, athletic performance, and strength training: specificity. Learn why copying sport movements in the gym is often the wrong approach, how elite s...
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  Fitness Q&A: Why People Train Backwards, Sprinting vs. Jogging, Injury Recovery & Creatine | #104 18.06.2026 41min

  Want to work directly with Judd? Apply for coaching, training immersions, and other premium coaching opportunities with Judd. Apply here: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=418c4f27ca&e=*|UNIQID|* In this week's Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering everything from sprinting versus jogging and injury recovery to creatine supplementation, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, Jefferson curls, and why most peo...
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  The Truth About Steroids, TRT, Performance Enhancement & Nutrition with Jon Heck | #103 16.06.2026 1u 23min

  Jon Heck returns to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for an objective discussion about anabolic steroids, TRT, performance-enhancing drugs, nutrition, bodybuilding, athletic performance, and long-term health. This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd In a fitness industry full of extremes, Judd and Jon take a balanced approach to one of ...
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  Why Bro Splits Still Work (And Why Fitness Has Lost All Perspective) | #102 09.06.2026 35min

  David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market. Get free shipping on your first order by going to davidprotein.com/judd Bro splits have become the punching bag of the modern fitness industry. According to social media, if you're not doing full body workouts, functional fitness, CrossFit, athletic performance training, or some version of high-frequency programming, you're wasting your time. But is that actually true? In this solo episode, Judd defends one of the most crit...
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  Phil Daru on Elite Performance, Resilience Training & the Mindset of Champions | #101 02.06.2026 1u 32min

  Phil Daru joins Judd Lienhard for a deep conversation on elite performance, strength and conditioning, mental toughness, resilience, leadership, and the habits that create long-term success. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market. Get free shipping on your first order by going to davidprotein.com/judd As a former professional MMA fighter and three-time World MMA Awards Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year, Phil has worked with UFC champions, elite athlet...