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 hypertrophy work for athletes, BJJ conditioning, smart recovery strategies, and practical muscle-building nutrition. If you want to train smarter, stay athletic for life, and avoid the noise of overly complicated fitness advice, this episode delivers clear, actionable answers.Topics CoveredChild training and play-based strength foundationsTransitioning from athlete-style training to general performanceHypertrophy for athletes: what helps and what doesn’tNutrition for muscle gain: protein, carbs, and timingRecovery and intensity managementWhen band and isometric days actually make senseStrength and conditioning for BJJ athletesJudd’s favorite old-school liftsTimestamps 0:17 – Child training: strength, athleticism & play-based learning 2:46 – Transitioning from athlete training to “normal” training 4:18 – Hypertrophy for athletes: benefits & limitations 5:45 – Nutrition for muscle gain: protein, carbs & timing 7:54 – Recovery strategies: intensity vs difficulty 10:41 – Band + isometric days: when they make sense 11:48 – Strength & conditioning for BJJ athletes 14:25 – Judd’s favorite old-school liftsAbout the Judd Lienhard Podcast The Judd Lienhard Podcast explores strength, discipline, and athletic development for real life. Hosted by Judd Lienhard—Army Ranger, performance coach, and creator of the MASS Method—the show breaks down training, mindset, and human performance without the fluff. Full-length episodes release every Tuesday at 5 a.m. CST, and Q&A episodes release Thursdays at 5 a.m. CST.Follow Judd Lienhard Instagram: @juddlienhard YouTube: @juddlienhard Judd's Fitness App (7-day free trial): 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. ⭐️🎧🔥