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The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, top coaches, and industry disruptors, diving deep into performance, mindset, and resilience. Hosted by Judd Lienhard, a former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and Strength & Performance Coach, this show explores the watershed moments that shaped high performers—from NFL vets and Special Forces operators to authors, trainers, and entrepreneurs.
Each episode unpacks real-world lessons in leadership, training, and overcoming adversity, with candid discussions on physical and mental toughness, fitness strategies, and personal growth. Whether you're looking for actionable performance insights or inspiration from those who’ve pushed past limits, this podcast is built to help you level up.
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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down more of the worst fitness advice still being taught in gyms today and explains why many common training rules are outdated, misunderstood, or applied without context.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’s that they’re often applied as rigid rules instead of tools. In part two of this series, Judd tac...
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 in fitness: why most people fail to reach their goals. According to Judd, the real reason people fa...
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 how rigid thinking around form and programming can hold back both beginners and experienced lifte...
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 explosiveness?How do you keep muscle while cycling a lot?Are superfoods actually useful for muscle gro...
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 training is one of the most ignored areas in men’s fitnessThe real reason I prioritize lunges over h...
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 worth the hype, this episode delivers practical, no-BS coaching insight. Judd dives deep into the b...
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 training” and helped bring it into Division 1 athletics. But this conversation goes far beyond e...
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 important tools you’re not using. Judd breaks down the difference between extensive vs intensive pl...
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 structure training blocks when you’re chasing multiple goals like strength, power, speed, and end...
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 across every weight class. Drawing from years inside the UFC Performance Institute, he explains why ...
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 the alarm goes off, to rebuilding training after injury, to knowing when to train around pain inst...
1In 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 cravings, support gut health, reduce inflammation, and help you maintain muscle while leaning out. T...
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 advice on conditioning, muscle gain without excessive bulking, and how to extend training blocks whil...
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 which popular lifts may be overrated or unnecessarily risky for most people. You’ll hear Judd explain...
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-contact injuries are rising in football and field sports •How “ectomorph” body types should eat and ...
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 which popular lifts may be overrated or unnecessarily risky for most people. You’ll hear why exercise...
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 — including how to approach unconventional exercises in the gym, how to structure calories for per...
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 routines and environment so progress becomes easier instead of harder. The conversation also explores wh...
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 Heck, Dr. Belisa Vranich, Clifton Harski, and Tim Riley—voices spanning elite training, business, ...
This is Best Of 2025 (Part 1) — a look back at some of the conversations and ideas that shaped how I thought about training, performance, and athletic development over the past year. This episode features selected clips from podcast conversations with Thomas DeLauer, Ben Patrick, John Welbourn, Brad Dunn, Adriell Mayes, Gabby Reece, Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer, and Daniel Back. Each of these discussions explored different angles of performance from strength and resilience to longevity, mindset, and ...
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