In this Q&A episode Judd answers listener questions on muscle growth, recovery, training splits, calorie deficits, cardio interference, high-intensity training, and the breathing strategies nobody talks about.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit?
• How do you recover faster from heavy training sessions?
• What’s the best training split for strength, mobility, and explosiveness?
• How do you keep muscle while cycling a lot?
• Are superfoods actually useful for muscle growth?
• Is high-intensity training the answer?
• How do you consistently find the energy to train?

This episode covers it all — with practical, evidence-based insight.

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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 price.

In this episode, I break down why squats and deadlifts alone are NOT enough to build truly strong, healthy hips — and why most men are neglecting some of the most important movement patterns in the body.

We dive into:

• Why hip flexor training is one of the most ignored areas in men’s fitness
• The real reason I prioritize lunges over heavy bilateral squats
• How weak abductors and internal rotators contribute to knee pain and ACL tears
• The role of the sacroiliac joint and lumbar-sacral articulation in back health
• Lower cross syndrome and anterior pelvic tilt
• Sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and hip imbalance
• Why gait speed and hip function determine long-term independence
• The missing pieces in most strength programs

Most lifters train hip extension (squats, deadlifts, hip thrusts).
Very few train:

• Hip flexion
• Internal and external rotation
• Abduction and adduction
• Frontal plane stability
• Transverse plane control

Your hips are a true ball-and-socket joint. They’re designed to move in every plane — not just up and down.

If you want longevity, performance, durability, and strength that actually carries over to real life, you need more than the basics.

Train smarter.
Move better.
Protect your spine and knees.

If this episode helped you, share it with someone who only trains “bench, squat, deadlift” and needs to hear this.

Start training your hips now — your future self will thank you.

#hipstrength #hipmobility #strengthtraining #longevity #functionalfitness

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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.

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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, fat loss for trained athletes, injury rehab strategies, and how to stay athletic for life.

If you’re navigating midlife training adjustments, trying to maintain muscle during injury recovery, or wondering whether VO2 max workouts are worth the hype, this episode delivers practical, no-BS coaching insight.

Judd dives deep into the biggest training mistakes men make after 35, why nutrition habits often matter more than training tweaks, and how to structure strength and power work without burning out your nervous system.

This is a comprehensive conversation about longevity-focused training — not just getting stronger, but staying capable, mobile, and resilient into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

This episode is brought to you by LMNT.

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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.

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