Fitness Q&A: The TRUTH About Junk Volume & Training to Failure | #138

The Judd Lienhard Podcast · Oct 15, 2026 · 32m

How much training volume do you actually need to build muscle and strength? In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd explains junk volume, workout frequency, muscle growth, and the minimum effective dose for strength training.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Intensity, Volume, and Training Frequency

00:00:25 - What Is Junk Volume? Are You Doing Too Many Exercises?

00:06:04 - Do You Need Muscle Soreness for an Effective Workout?

00:09:04 - Is Strength Training Twice a Week Enough After 40?

00:12:52 - How Much Zone 2 Cardio Do You Really Need?

00:15:15 - Should You Change…