The Judd Lienhard Podcast

• 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, Judd Lienhard, answers real questions from real listeners, covering training after 50, lower back strength, and efficient full-body workouts.Timestamps:00:00 – Why Judd’s doing fan Q&As00:25 – Best leg exercises for men 50+ (how to train hard without breaking down)02:00 – Building your lower back with minimal home equipment03:10 – How to train full body when you only have three days a week04:20 – The truth about Bulgarian split squat strength carryover05:40 – How to bias lunges for quads vs hamstringsKey Takeaways:- You can still train hard after 50 — just separate load, speed, and range of motion.- A Roman chair or 45° back extension is the best investment for home back training.- With limited time, an upper/lower split keeps recovery balanced.- You don’t need heavy barbell squats to be strong.- Train with intent, not trends.About the Judd Lienhard Podcast:The Judd Lienhard Podcast is about strength, discipline, and athletic development for real life. Hosted by Judd Lienhard, the show breaks down training, mindset, and performance.Full-length podcast episodes drop every Tuesday at 5 a.m. CST, and Mini Q&A episodes drop on Thursdays at 11 a.m. CST.Follow Judd Lienhard:📱 Instagram: @juddlienhard📺 YouTube: @juddlienhardTrain Judd's MASS Method:💪 Fitness App, Try it Free for 7-days: 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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• 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 testosterone, and train for longevity without burning out. Drawing from 15+ years of coaching and his own experience as a former Army Ranger and college linebacker, Judd shares what it really takes to stay strong, capable, and athletic as you age.He opens up about the wake-up call that forced him to change his approach — from overtraining and low testosterone to redefining success as an athlete, a father, and a man.In This Episode:How to keep building strength and muscle after 40 without joint painWhat changes with testosterone, stress, and recovery in your 30s and 40sThe diet and supplement mistakes that sabotage longevityHow Judd rebuilt his body after years of training too hardThe truth about sleep, alcohol, and inflammationWhy “Always Be An Athlete” matters more than ever as you ageKey Takeaways:You can’t out-train bad recovery.Sleep, nutrition, and mobility are performance multipliers.Discipline evolves — it’s about longevity, not ego.Train to feel good, move well, and stay capable for life.About Judd Lienhard:Judd Lienhard is a former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and elite performance coach who helps men stay athletic, disciplined, and powerful for life. On The Judd Lienhard Podcast, he shares lessons from two decades of coaching athletes, executives, and fathers who refuse to fade out.Ready to train smarter and stay in the game?Join thousands of men inside Judd Lienhard’s Fitness App — get structured training built for athletes over 30.👉 Start your free trial today at: https://www.juddlienhard.com/Follow Judd:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juddlienhard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jlienhard 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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• 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 performance. They cover the fundamentals of eating, training, and building a body that stays lean, strong, and capable.Topics CoveredWhy most people fail at dietingThe real role of carbohydrates in strength and muscle growthHow to become a carbohydrate-processing machineHow to use reverse dieting to stay lean after cuttingTraining your metabolism to handle more foodThe balance between protein and carbs for hypertrophyHow to structure your diet around “Kill it, Pick it, Grow it” foodsImproving insulin sensitivity and using movement to burn fatHow strength training has changed in college and the NFLWhy machines still matter for performanceBuilding durable athletes through simple, consistent trainingHow to train hard without losing mobility or breaking downThe difference between training to compete vs. training for lifeKey TakeawaysMovement comes first. Walk, train, and move daily to use the food you eat.Carbs fuel strength. When you train hard, carbs become anabolic.Reverse dieting matters. How you finish a cut determines if you stay lean.Keep protein high in a deficit and moderate in a surplus.Eat real food. If you can hunt it, pick it, or grow it, it belongs in your diet.Machines and basics build longevity. Don’t overcomplicate training.Be consistent. Robotic discipline outside the gym, effort inside it.About Jon HeckJon Heck is the founder of Hammer & Chisel Performance, a former NFL and Division I strength coach, and a performance nutrition coach for athletes and high performers. He’s worked with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and UNC football, and now helps people build lean, strong, athletic physiques through structure and consistency.Instagram: @what_the_heck71Website: hammerchiselperformance.comAbout Judd LienhardJudd Lienhard is a former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and performance coach with over 15 years of experience training athletes and driven professionals. His mission is simple: Always Be An Athlete.Instagram: @juddlienhardPodcast: The Judd Lienhard Podcast YouTube: @JuddLienhardTrain with JuddGet stronger, leaner, and more athletic with structured programming inside the Judd Lienhard Fitness App. Includes training plans, nutrition guidance, and tracking tools — built for real results. 👉 Start your 7-day free trial 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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• 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 episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down the truth about aging, metabolism, and why losing muscle is the real reason most people feel old. It’s not your metabolism slowing down, it’s your lifestyle.When you stop lifting, you lose muscle. When you lose muscle, your insulin sensitivity drops, your energy tanks, and your body starts falling apart long before it should. The good news? You can fix it, starting right now.Judd explains why strength training is the single most important thing you can do for healthy aging. It's more powerful than supplements, more protective than cardio, and absolutely essential if you want to keep your edge for life. He dives into:Why “metabolic slowdown” is a mythHow muscle protects your hormones and your jointsThe difference between bodybuilding and true strength trainingThe minimal effective dose for staying strong and leanHow to lift for performance, not egoWhat it really means to age with strength and presenceThis isn’t about chasing aesthetics. It’s about staying capable and being the kind of person who can still move, lift, run, and play well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond.“We’re not meant to live forever. But we are meant to live well. Lift weights because you love your people and want to be around for them — not just because you want to look good. You can have both.”If you want to stay in the game — strong, healthy, and athletic for life — start with the fundamentals.💪 Train with Judd: Get the full system that builds strength, athleticism, and longevity. MASS Method → a training program built by Judd to improve your Movement, Athleticism, Strength, & Speed. For life. Exclusively available in Judd's app:juddlienhard.com🎧 Subscribe to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for more episodes on performance, mindset, and what it really takes to stay strong for life. 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 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 boxing with muscle growth.You’ll learn how to: • Use failure training without wrecking recovery • Know when to take time off (and when not to) • Combine strength and conditioning effectively • Build muscle while training for combat sports • Structure total-body and split workouts for real resultsThis 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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