The Judd Lienhard Podcast

Comment “SHRED” on my recent Instagram post (linked below) for MASS METHOD: SHRED, my 6-week challenge built to strip fat, build athletic muscle, and transform your body before summer. This is my favorite challenge to-date. I partnered with Playbook & they’re giving away $50,000 in cash prizes to challenge winners. We start April 13th! https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRrNqPkZFF/ In this solo epis...

Comment “SHRED” on my recent Instagram post (linked below) for MASS METHOD: SHRED, my 6-week challenge built to strip fat, build athletic muscle, and transform your body before summer. This is my favorite challenge to-date. I partnered with Playbook & they’re giving away $50,000 in cash prizes to challenge winners. We start April 13th! https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRrNqPkZFF/ In this Q&A e...

If you want to get strong and conditioned as hell,  especially after 40, this episode breaks down exactly how to do it. In this solo episode, Judd lays out a complete training framework built around simplicity, effectiveness, and long-term results. No fluff, no gimmicks—just the principles that actually move the needle. Instead of obsessing over perfect exercises or complicated programs, Judd expl...

To be considered for my upcoming event at my gym in Austin, TX, DM me "ATX" on Instagram! In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers a wide range of listener questions covering testosterone, TRT, supplements, strength training, and overall performance. He starts by breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness and health today: testosterone levels. Ju...

In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd breaks down the fundamentals of hypertrophy training and explains what actually works when it comes to building bigger muscles. Muscle growth is often overcomplicated in the fitness industry, but Judd explains why the most effective hypertrophy principles are actually very simple. Drawing from over 15 years of experience as a strength and perform...

To be considered for my upcoming events I'm hosting at my gym in Austin, TX, DM me "ATX" on Instagram! In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd answers listener-submitted questions covering strength training, injury prevention, longevity, and practical performance advice. The episode opens with a discussion on dead hangs vs farmer’s carries as potential indicators...

In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd breaks down more of the worst fitness advice still being taught in gyms today and explains why many common training rules are outdated, misunderstood, or applied without context. Judd has seen countless training myths repeated by trainers, influencers, and gym culture in general. The problem isn’t always that these ideas are completely wrong, it’...

Why do so many people struggle to reach their fitness goals—even when they’re motivated and training consistently? In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd answers listener questions about training habits, recovery strategies, tendon health, nervous system fatigue, and how to build a sustainable approach to fitness. The conversation starts with one of the most important topics i...

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Judd breaks down five of the most common pieces of fitness advice that sound smart — but often limit your progress. From “you have to train to failure” to “just stick to the basics,” this episode challenges the black-and-white thinking that dominates the strength and conditioning world. Judd explains why context matters, why intensity doesn’t replace volume, and...

In this Q&A episode Judd answers listener questions on muscle growth, recovery, training splits, calorie deficits, cardio interference, high-intensity training, and the breathing strategies nobody talks about. If you’ve ever wondered: Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? How do you recover faster from heavy training sessions? What’s the best training split for strength, mobility, and exp...

The hips are the foundation for everything. If your hips aren’t strong, mobile, and stable — your knees, lower back, and performance will eventually pay the price. In this episode, I break down why squats and deadlifts alone are NOT enough to build truly strong, healthy hips — and why most men are neglecting some of the most important movement patterns in the body. We dive into: Why hip flexor tra...

In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions on strength training after 35, recovery after 45, VO2 max vs sprint training, fat loss for trained athletes, injury rehab strategies, and how to stay athletic for life. If you’re navigating midlife training adjustments, trying to maintain muscle during injury recovery, or wondering whether VO2 max workouts are wo...

What if the way you’ve been training for strength is actually limiting your power? In this episode, Judd sits down with Dr. Bryan Mann — pioneer of velocity-based training (VBT), former University of Missouri strength coach, and professor of Performance Physiology at Texas A&M — to break down how measuring bar speed can completely change the way you train. Bryan coined the term “velocity-based...

In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering plyometrics, tendon health, bone density, sleep hygiene, recovery, aging as an athlete, barefoot shoes, sled alternatives, and how to train intelligently over 30 and 40. The biggest takeaway? If you care about long-term joint health and resilience, frequent extensive plyometrics may be one of the most im...

In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering strength training, functional fitness, workout programming, and some of the most debated topics in the gym world. Judd breaks down why the Turkish getup may be the single most valuable exercise for overall health and athleticism, explains whether compound lifts are enough on their own, and shares how to...

In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd sits down with Bo Sandoval , former Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute and current professor at Texas A&M, to unpack how elite fighters actually train — and why most athletes misunderstand conditioning, endurance, and recovery. Bo has worked with world champions, Olympic athletes, and elite MMA fighters a...

In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd answers listener questions on discipline, training consistency, injury recovery, nutrition timing, supplements, sauna use, and long-term health. Judd breaks down why motivation is unreliable — and how real discipline is built through simple systems, preparation, and understanding how the body actually adapts. From getting out of bed when...

In this solo episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd breaks down one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in fitness: the best foods and supplements for getting lean and staying lean long-term . While many people obsess over calorie counting, Judd explains why sustainable fat loss is about much more than just eating less. The real key is choosing foods that keep you full, fight c...

In this week’s Q&A, Judd answers a wide range of listener training questions: from dead hang time and grip strength to cardio structure, hypertrophy programming, and the supplements that actually matter. Judd breaks down why fitness doesn’t need to be overly complicated, how consistency beats perfection, and how to train effectively even with a demanding schedule. He also shares practical advi...

In this solo episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd ranks common lower body exercises from S–F tier based on real-world functionality, injury risk, and long-term return on investment for the general population. This is not a bodybuilding or max-strength ranking. Instead, Judd breaks down which upper body movements actually carry over to daily life, athletic durability, and longevity — and whi...

In this Fitness Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd answers rapid-fire listener questions — covering strength training, longevity, muscle gain, recovery, injury prevention, and real-world fitness programming . This episode dives into what actually matters for building a strong, capable body at any age, without chasing trends, gimmicks, or burnout. Topics covered include: •Why non-c...

In this solo episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast , Judd ranks common upper body exercises from S–F tier based on real-world functionality, injury risk, and long-term return on investment for the general population. This is not a bodybuilding or max-strength ranking. Instead, Judd breaks down which upper body movements actually carry over to daily life, athletic durability, and longevity — and whi...

Gym confidence and smarter training decisions are what separate real strength progress from staying average. In this Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard answers listener questions on how to train with confidence, structure workouts more effectively, and think like an athlete instead of chasing approval or trends. Judd shares practical coaching insight across training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset —...

Judd Lienhard breaks down how to approach a fitness reset in 2026 without burning out, quitting, or relying on short-term motivation. Rather than chasing perfect routines or “optimal” methods, Judd explains why lasting change is built on small, repeatable habits that support your goals over time. He shares how discipline is formed, why motivation is unreliable, and how to design your daily routine...

Best Of 2025 (Part 2) is a curated highlight episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast , featuring some of the most impactful conversations of the year on strength training, athletic performance, longevity, breathwork, leadership, and long-term athletic development . This episode brings together key moments and ideas from Judd’s conversations with Marcus Capone, Bert Sorin, Matt Johnson, Mark Bell, Jon...