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The Judd Lienhard Podcast
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…
Episodes
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Fitness Q&A: The Truth About Testosterone, TRT, Supplements & Building Strength | #082
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…
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How to Build Big Muscles: The Fundamentals of Hypertrophy Training | #081
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Shoulder Pain Fixes, Training Shoes & Music for Workouts | #080
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…
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The Worst Fitness Advice You Still Believe (Part 2) | #079
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Why People Fail Their Fitness Goals, Tendonitis Recovery & Nervous System Training | #078
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…
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The Worst Fitness Advice You Still Believe (Part 1) | #077
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Calorie Deficits, Volume, Breathing & Performance | #076
In this Q&A episode Judd answers listener questions on muscle growth, recovery, training splits, calorie deficits, cardio interference, high-intensity…
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Train Your Hips: Why the Basics Aren't Enough | #075
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Training After 35, Strength, Recovery, VO2 Max, Fat Loss & Injury Rehab | #074
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…
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Velocity-Based Training Explained: How to Build Strength, Speed & Power with Bryan Mann | #073
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Plyometrics for Tendon Health, Training Over 40, Sleep Optimization & Smart Recovery | #072
In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering plyometrics, tendon health, bone density, sleep hygiene, recovery…
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Fitness Q&A: Turkish Getups, Training to Failure, HIIT Myths, Monster Glutes & Smart Programming | #071
In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering strength training, functional fitness, workout programming, and some…
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Endurance, Recovery, and Real MMA Conditioning with Bo Sandoval | #070
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…
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Build Discipline Without Motivation (Training, Recovery & Injury Resilience) | #069
In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions on discipline, training consistency, injury recovery, nutrition timing…
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Best Foods & Supplements for Leaning Out | #068
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Supplements, Cardio Programming, Dead Hang Time, and Smarter Training | #067
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…
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Lower Body Exercises Ranked: S–F Tier for Real-World Function & Longevity | #066
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…
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Fitness Q&A: Strength Training, Aging Well, Muscle Gain & Injury Prevention | #065
In this Fitness Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers rapid-fire listener questions — covering strength training, longevity, muscle gain…
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Upper Body Exercises Ranked: S–F Tier for Real-World Function & Longevity | #064
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…
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Gym Confidence, Smarter Training, and Real Strength Progress | Q&A #063
Gym confidence and smarter training decisions are what separate real strength progress from staying average. In this Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard answers…
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Fitness Resets in 2026: Building Habits That Actually Stick (Q&A)
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…
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Conversations That Shaped Training, Performance & Athletic Life in 2025 | Best of 2025 (Part 2)
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…
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Conversations That Shaped Training, Performance & Athletic Life in 2025 | Best Of 2025 (Part 1)
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…
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Patience, Angles & Aggression: The 3-Part Playbook for Training and Life | Judd Lienhard Q&A
In this rapid-fire Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard shares the best lesson he took from football—a simple framework that applies to lifting, rehab, performance, and…
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How Gym Machines Build Strength, Muscle & Performance | Judd Lienhard Podcast
Are gym machines “non-functional”? No. They’re a tool, and if you’re avoiding them out of dogma, you’re limiting your results. In this episode, Judd Lienhard…
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Training Through Back Pain, Sciatica & Burnout | Judd Lienhard Q&A
In this Q&A episode, Judd addresses common training questions using the same principles he applies with athletes and clients. Topics include how to get back…
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Full Range of Motion vs Partial Reps: Strength, Hypertrophy & Performance | Judd Lienhard
Is full range of motion always better? Or is that just dogmatic gym culture pretending context doesn’t matter? In this solo episode, Judd Lienhard—former Army…
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Pain vs. Injury, Muscle After 40 & the Truth About TRT | Judd Lienhard Q&A
Training pain vs. injury. Building muscle after 40. TRT. Mobility. HRV. Explosiveness as you age. In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd…
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High Volume vs. Low Volume Training: What Actually Builds Strength & Muscle?
If you’re training hard but unsure whether high volume or low volume training actually builds more strength and muscle, this episode is for you. Judd Lienhard…
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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…
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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…
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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 & More In this performance-focused Q&A, Judd…
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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…
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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…
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How to Maintain an Athlete Mindset Through Injury & Setbacks w/ Logan Aldridge
In this episode, Judd sits down with Peloton instructor and hybrid athlete Logan Aldridge to explore what it really means to maintain an athlete mindset…
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Creatine, Deloads, Peptides & Exercise Science Explained | Judd Lienhard Q&A
Strength training Q&A with Judd Lienhard. In this episode, Judd breaks down common misconceptions around training intensity, deloads, creatine, peptides…
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Ibogaine for PTSD | Inside VETS & the Treatment Behind “In Waves and War” w/ AMBIO's Trevor Millar
Judd sits down with Trevor Millar, co-founder of AMBIO Life Sciences — the Ibogaine clinic where Judd received treatment through VETS (Veterans Exploring…
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Real Training Talk: Judd Lienhard Answers Your Most Common Gym Questions
🔥 Strength training Q&A with Judd Lienhard: How to train smart, stay strong, and build athletic capacity that lasts. Former Army Ranger and performance coach…
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Strength Training After 40 | Build Muscle, Protect Your Joints, and Stay in the Game
You’re not 20 anymore — but you can still perform like an athlete. In this episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down how men over 35 can build muscle, boost…
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The Best Diet and Strength Principles w/ Former NFL Coach Jon Heck
Former NFL strength and conditioning coach Jon Heck joins Judd Lienhard to talk about what actually works for diet, strength, and long-term athletic…
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Lifting for Longevity | Judd Lienhard
If you want to live longer, move better, and still be thriving and active when you’re 70+ you should do one thing immediately: start lifting weights. In this…
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Judd Lienhard Q&A Ep 041 | Training to Failure, Recovery Days, & Mixing Strength with Conditioning
In this Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard answers your top listener questions — from training to failure and recovery weeks to sprinting on leg day and balancing…
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Why Kettlebell Training Builds Real Strength & Athleticism | Judd Lienhard w/ Clifton Harski
Kettlebells are one of the most misunderstood and underused tools in fitness — and they might be the key to unlocking real athletic strength. In this episode…
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How To Train Cardio To Get The Best Results
Most people argue over HIIT vs steady state cardio, but the truth is—you need both. If you want to recover faster, build real-world endurance, and keep your…
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Richard Ryan: How to Stay Human in a Digital World
In a world built to hijack your attention, staying focused and grounded has become a form of resistance. Richard Ryan — co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee…
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Build Bigger, Stronger Legs: How To Train Quads, Hamstrings, & Glutes for Performance
Muscles don’t want to grow—you have to force them. Adaptation is painful and uncomfortable, and nowhere is that more true than with leg training. Quads grow…
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Daniel Back: How Sprint Training Builds Athleticism and Why Adults Should Never Stop Sprinting
Speed coach Daniel Back (@2xathlete) joins Judd Lienhard to break down the truth about sprinting, speed training, and why adults should never stop sprinting…
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Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells & Machines — Which Is the Best Training Tool?
Barbells vs. Kettlebells… Dumbbells vs. Machines. Which training tool really builds better athletes? In this episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, former Army…
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Judd Lienhard: Why Total Body Workouts Build More Strength, Size, and Athleticism
Every sport is a total body sport — yet most lifters still follow body-part splits like “chest day” and “leg day.” In this episode, Judd Lienhard — former Army…
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Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy): Stronger Knees, Better Movement
Ben Patrick—widely known as “Knees Over Toes Guy”—joins Judd Lienhard to challenge the long-standing myth that you should never let your knees pass your toes…
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Judd Lienhard: Overcoming The 7 Fears That Hold You Back
Fear doesn’t just stop us in our tracks — it quietly shapes our choices, our discipline, and our relationships. In this episode, former Army Ranger, college…
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Damian Porter: Everyday Self-Defense That Works — Situational Awareness & Legal Aftermath
Former New Zealand SAS commando Damian Porter—known online as @hownottodieguy—joins me to break down real self-defense for everyday people. We cover why sport…
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Mark Bell: Strength, Longevity, & Building the Slingshot
Mark Bell — world-record-holding powerlifter, inventor of the Slingshot, and founder of one of the most recognizable fitness brands on the planet — joins Judd…
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Tait Fletcher & Keith Jardine: Why Struggle Builds Men & Comfort Destroys Them
Tait Fletcher and Keith Jardine join Judd Lienhard to talk about what every man needs but few are willing to chase: struggle, discipline, and a tribe to suffer…
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Judd Lienhard: 5 Pillars & 3 Traits Every Man Needs to Build a Grounded Life
Feeling Disciplined But Still Lost? In this episode, I share the personal framework I call The House of Living—a simple structure built on 3 foundational…
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Daniel Back: Build Explosive Power with Speed & Jump Ability
Daniel Back is a highly respected performance coach known for blending biomechanics, science, and real-world coaching to help athletes jump higher, sprint…
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Judd Lienhard: Stop Chasing “Optimal” | Real Fitness Advice That Works
A lot of people are chasing what’s “optimal.” The perfect split, the ideal routine, the magic exercise. But most of that doesn’t matter, especially if it…
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Paul de Gelder: Shark Attack Survivor on Pain, Resilience, and Mental Strength
In this episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Paul de Gelder—shark attack survivor, former Australian Navy clearance diver, and one of the…
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Judd Lienhard: The Priorities Pyramid That Fixes Your Fitness
Most guys don’t need a new program, a better supplement stack, or the “perfect” exercise they saw on Instagram. They need a reality check on their priorities…
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John Welbourn RETURNS: How to Train Smarter, Recover Better & Boost Longevity
In this wide-ranging episode, former NFL offensive lineman and Power Athlete founder John Welbourn returns to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for Part 2. John and…