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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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DM me “SHRED” on Instagram 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! In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers some of the most common—and misunderstood—questions around fitness, nutrition, and performance. From the anabolic windo...
DM me “SHRED” on Instagram 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! In this solo episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down how to structure your training if your goal is to lose fat while maintaining muscle, strength, and athletic performanc...
DM me “SHRED” on Instagram 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! In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers real questions on training, nutrition, and performance—breaking down what actually matters when it comes to building mu...
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 episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down exactly how to get shredded in 6 weeks witho...
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 episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down how to build muscle, lose fat, and structu...
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 explains how to think like a coach: 👉 What adaptations you need 👉 What stimulus creat...
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. Judd explains why your numbers alone don’t determine how you feel, perform, or whether you actually need TRT....
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 performance coach, Judd walks through the key variables that drive muscle growth. In this episode you'll ...
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 of strength and longevity. While both exercises challenge grip strength, Judd explains why loaded carries may pr...
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...
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