The Judd Lienhard Podcast
The Judd Lienhard Podcast
Judd Lienhard
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.🎧 Subscribe now and start your journey toward peak performance!Want more? Follow Judd on IG & YouTube: @juddlienhard 
Q&A: Warm-Ups, Protein for Fat Loss/Muscle, Speed vs. Strength Training, & Recovery | #112
This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd In this Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers your biggest questions on strength training, hypertrophy, athletic performance, nutrition, recovery, speed development, and programming. How should you warm up before lifting? How much volume do you actually need to build...
Jul 16
32 min
You're Training for Endurance, NOT Strength: How to ACTUALLY Build Real Strength | #111
Most lifters are actually training for strength endurance, not absolute strength... and that's why they eventually hit frustrating plateaus. In this episode, Judd explains one of the biggest misconceptions in modern fitness: lifting weights doesn't automatically make you strong. The way you organize your sets, reps, intensity, fatigue, and recovery determines the adaptation your body develops. If your workouts primarily consist of higher-rep sets, excessive volume, and constant fatigue, your...
Jul 14
42 min
Q&A: Fitness Minimalism, Training with Age & The 2-5 Method | #110
In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers another round of listener questions covering one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness: how much training is actually enough? While social media has made minimalist workouts incredibly popular, Judd explains why the answer isn't as simple as "less is more." He breaks down the relationship between training volume, frequency, intensity, and strength gains, explaining why beginners, intermediate lifters, and advanced athletes all ...
Jul 10
31 min
Progression: How to Break Strength Plateaus Without Just Adding More Weight | #109
Most people believe progressive overload simply means adding more weight to the bar. While that can work initially, it's also one of the biggest reasons lifters eventually hit plateaus. In this solo episode, Judd explains why true progression involves much more than increasing load and how understanding every variable that makes an exercise difficult can help you continue building strength for years. Judd breaks down his philosophy of progression, including why movement speed, range of motion...
Jul 7
36 min
Fitness Q&A: Why You Need to Learn Technical Terms, Deload Weeks, Shaking Lunges & Recovery | #108
In this Q&A episode, Judd answers listener questions covering recovery, athletic performance, injury prevention, progression, and the practical side of building strength for life. Judd explains why scheduled deload weeks aren't necessary for everyone, how to recognize the signs of overtraining, and why understanding basic training principles helps you make better decisions than blindly following internet advice. He also shares simple ways to improve athleticism without overhauling your cu...
Jul 2
35 min
Bert Sorin RETURNS to Explain the Art of High Performance | #107
Want in-person coaching with Judd? Apply now for an invite to one of his 3-Day Training Immersions held at his private gym in Austin, Texas: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=e5872f62d4&e=*%7CUNIQID%7C* Judd Lienhard sits down with Bert Sorin, CEO of Sorinex, to discuss what actually makes athletes better, why most coaches misunderstand strength training, and how elite performers think differently about training, recovery, and life. Bert Sorin ha...
Jun 30
1 hr 32 min
Q&A: Fitness vs. Athleticism & Top 3 Training Principles | #106
Want in-person coaching with Judd? Apply now for an invite to one of his 3-Day Training Immersions held at his private gym in Austin, Texas: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=e5872f62d4&e=*%7CUNIQID%7C* In this week's Q&A episode, Judd answers some of the most common questions from listeners about fitness, athleticism, strength training, longevity, and how training should evolve after 40. What separates someone who's simply "fit" from someone...
Jun 25
31 min
The Truth About Specificity: Why Your Training Doesn't Need to Look Like Your Sport | #105
This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd Does training need to look exactly like your sport? In this episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness, athletic performance, and strength training: specificity. Learn why copying sport movements in the gym is often the wrong approach, how elite s...
Jun 23
55 min
Fitness Q&A: Why People Train Backwards, Sprinting vs. Jogging, Injury Recovery & Creatine | #104
Want to work directly with Judd? Apply for coaching, training immersions, and other premium coaching opportunities with Judd. Apply here: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=83e092c07ea55de8a86df56ea&id=418c4f27ca&e=*|UNIQID|* In this week's Q&A episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering everything from sprinting versus jogging and injury recovery to creatine supplementation, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, Jefferson curls, and why most peo...
Jun 18
41 min
The Truth About Steroids, TRT, Performance Enhancement & Nutrition with Jon Heck | #103
Jon Heck returns to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for an objective discussion about anabolic steroids, TRT, performance-enhancing drugs, nutrition, bodybuilding, athletic performance, and long-term health. This episode is sponsored by David Protein. David protein bars have the best protein/calorie ratio on the market and they taste delicious. Get free shipping on your first order at: www.davidprotein.com/judd In a fitness industry full of extremes, Judd and Jon take a balanced approach to one of ...
Jun 16
1 hr 23 min
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