The Judd Lienhard Podcast

• When to Train, Fix Your Back, and Stay Strong & Lean After 40 | Judd Lienhard Q&A

  In this Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down the real mechanics behind training timing, back pain, mobility, recovery, and the exercises that actually build a stronger, more athletic body after 30, 40, and 50.Listeners asked Judd about training schedules, sciatica, lower-back tightness, unconventional lifts, posture, belts, trap-bar deadlifts, martial arts, and long-term muscle maintenance—and Judd gives detailed, practical answers rooted in biomechanics, coaching experience, and real-world application.Topics covered in this episode:The real best time of day to train (and why hormones matter less than you think)Sleep quality, stress, and lifestyle as training regulatorsWhy mobility and stability must come before heavier liftingWhat actually causes chronic lower-back tightness—and how to fix itThe role of coiling, rotation, and unconventional training toolsRows vs. pulldowns for back developmentHow aging shifts fat-loss and recovery strategiesWhen lifting belts help—and when they make you weakerTrap-bar deadlift advantages for posture and biomechanicsHow Judd balances martial arts with strength trainingWhat “success” means to Judd beyond training and performanceIf you’re trying to train smarter, reduce injury, stay athletic as you age, and understand the principles that truly move the needle, this episode is for you.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 5a CST.Follow Judd Lienhard on Instagram @juddlienhardTrain Judd’s MASS Method inside his app: juddlienhard.com This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Tim Riley Returns: Hybrid Athletes, Taking TRT, Olympic Lifts & What Coaches Get Wrong

  Performance coach Tim Riley returns to the Judd Lienhard Podcast for a high-level conversation on hybrid athletes, TRT, Olympic lifting, CrossFit culture, movement selection, and what truly drives athletic development today.Tim has coached NFL athletes, Olympians, and elite competitors across multiple sports. In this episode, he and Judd break down the real principles behind power development, identity traps, steroid culture, coaching philosophy, programming mistakes, and how the fitness world has shifted over the last decade.You’ll hear stories from NFL Combine prep, wild athlete experiences (Micah Parsons and Ja’Marr Chase get mentioned), plus myth-busting on hypertrophy dogma, kettlebell hate, Mike Israetel controversies, CNS fatigue, deadlift debates, mobility misconceptions, and more.If you're an athlete, coach, or hybrid lifter chasing your potential, this episode will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach to training.Topics CoveredOlympic lifts vs. power alternativesCrossFit standards and movement dysfunctionFunctional training: where it went wrong (and right)Isolation work & machine training for athletesHow identity sabotages training decisionsAthlete vs. hybrid athlete: redefining the termApex: building a simple, brutal competition modelKettlebells, accommodating resistance & hypertrophy mythsMike Israetel controversies & criticism in the fitness worldPower, speed, and why sprinting is a different animalSteroids, TRT, stigma & hormone realitiesDeadlifting for athletes: when it mattersCNS fatigue myths and programming mistakesFollow Tim RileyInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/timrileytraining/Coach ’Em Up Podcast — https://open.spotify.com/show/4wjmPXjz59op5E5uPg5ATkFollow Judd LienhardInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/juddlienhard/YouTube — hthttps://www.youtube.com/@JuddLienhard👉 Try Judd’s Training App — Free for 7 Days https://www.juddlienhard.comEpisode Timestamps00:00 – Olympic lifting debates 03:20 – Power training adaptations 10:55 – The evolution of “functional training” 15:20 – Isolation work & addressing weak links 22:40 – What defines an “athlete”? 28:10 – Apex: simple, brutal athletic competition 33:55 – CrossFit culture & misconceptions 40:20 – Mike Israetel: genius, autism, and criticism 47:00 – Kettlebells & hypertrophy dogma 58:20 – Strength, speed & sprinting 72:10 – TRT stigma & hormone realities 78:40 – Steroids, myths & athletic enhancement 85:50 – Deadlifts: when they matter 92:30 – CNS fatigue myths This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Cycling, Reducing Joint Pain, Training Sick, Feet Strength | Judd Lienhard Q&A

  🎙 Q&A with Judd Lienhard: Cycling + Strength Training, Joint Pain Fixes, Foot Mechanics, Training While Sick & MoreIn this performance-focused Q&A, Judd Lienhard answers some of the most common training questions athletes are asking today. From combining cycling with weight training, to resolving chronic joint pain, improving foot mechanics, training decisions when you’re sick, prepping for SF selection, and choosing the right program—Judd breaks down every topic with simple, science-backed guidance.This episode blends biomechanics, physiology, and practical strength strategy to help you train smarter, stay athletic for life, and avoid wasting time on the wrong methods.Topics Covered: • How to pair cycling with effective strength training • Why Judd uses the Zercher squat pattern • Joint pain solutions: tendons, tracking, arthritis & more • When to train vs rest while sick • How to build robustness and work capacity for SF selection • Foot strength, gait mechanics & barefoot training considerations • How to choose a training program that actually works for you • Equipment needed for Judd’s MASS Method training app • Whether the Arnold-style shoulder press is useful or overratedFollow Judd Lienhard:Instagram: @juddlienhardTraining App (MASS Method – 7-day free trial): https://www.juddlienhard.com/About the Judd Lienhard Podcast: The Judd Lienhard Podcast is about strength, discipline, and athletic development for real life. Hosted by performance coach and Army Ranger veteran Judd Lienhard, the show breaks down training, mindset, and modern human performance. • Full-length episodes every Tuesday at 5 AM CST • Q&A episodes every Thursday at 5 AM CSTThis episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Functional Fitness EXPLAINED: How to Train Like an Athlete

  What does functional fitness actually mean—and how do you know if your training is truly functional? In this episode, performance coach Judd Lienhard breaks down one of the most overused and misunderstood concepts in the fitness industry.Judd explains what “functionality” really is, why most definitions miss the mark, and how to determine which exercises actually carry over to strength, movement, and real-world capability. He explores why flashy or “functional-looking” movements often fail, why no exercise is inherently functional or nonfunctional, and how to design training that supports the way you live, perform, and move.You’ll learn:How to determine whether an exercise is functional for your goalsWhy the “it must look functional” mentality leads people astrayThe difference between training strength vs. endurance (and why it matters)Why lunges often build more real-world capability than maxing out squatsHow isolating muscles can sometimes be the most functional choiceWhy aesthetics still matter for long-term capability and resilienceUltimately, real functional fitness is individualized, purpose-driven, and built around the demands of your actual life—not trends, internet dogma, or theoretical scenarios. Judd gives you a clear, practical framework for building training that makes you stronger, more capable, and more athletic.Train with JuddStart your 7-day free trial of Judd’s fitness app — the exclusive home of MASS Method programming for movement, athleticism, strength, and speed. https://www.juddlienhard.comAbout the ShowThe Judd Lienhard Podcast explores what it means to Always Be An Athlete — in mind, body, and life. Hosted by former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and performance coach Judd Lienhard.New episodes every Tuesday at 5a CST.Follow JuddInstagram: instagram.com/juddlienhard/YouTube: youtube.com/@juddlienhard This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Judd Lienhard Q&A | Youth Training, Hypertrophy, Nutrition for Muscle Gain, & BJJ Conditioning

  In this Q&A session, Judd Lienhard breaks down your most requested training topics—from youth athletic development and play-based strength foundations, to hypertrophy work for athletes, BJJ conditioning, smart recovery strategies, and practical muscle-building nutrition. If you want to train smarter, stay athletic for life, and avoid the noise of overly complicated fitness advice, this episode delivers clear, actionable answers.Topics CoveredChild training and play-based strength foundationsTransitioning from athlete-style training to general performanceHypertrophy for athletes: what helps and what doesn’tNutrition for muscle gain: protein, carbs, and timingRecovery and intensity managementWhen band and isometric days actually make senseStrength and conditioning for BJJ athletesJudd’s favorite old-school liftsTimestamps 0:17 – Child training: strength, athleticism & play-based learning 2:46 – Transitioning from athlete training to “normal” training 4:18 – Hypertrophy for athletes: benefits & limitations 5:45 – Nutrition for muscle gain: protein, carbs & timing 7:54 – Recovery strategies: intensity vs difficulty 10:41 – Band + isometric days: when they make sense 11:48 – Strength & conditioning for BJJ athletes 14:25 – Judd’s favorite old-school liftsAbout the Judd Lienhard Podcast The Judd Lienhard Podcast explores strength, discipline, and athletic development for real life. Hosted by Judd Lienhard—Army Ranger, performance coach, and creator of the MASS Method—the show breaks down training, mindset, and human performance without the fluff. Full-length episodes release every Tuesday at 5 a.m. CST, and Q&A episodes release Thursdays at 5 a.m. CST.Follow Judd Lienhard Instagram: @juddlienhard YouTube: @juddlienhard Judd's Fitness App (7-day free trial): https://www.juddlienhard.com/This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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