Episode Details

In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering knee arthritis prevention, deadlift safety, CrossFit conditioning, martial arts programming, running-related foot pain, shoulder training, workout splits, deloading, and more.

Judd breaks down the biggest causes of long-term joint pain, why acute injuries often lead to arthritis later in life, and what you can actually do to train for longevity while still getting stronger, more athletic, and more resilient.

The conversation also dives into the risk vs reward of deadlifts, why many athletes misuse them, and how proper programming changes everything. Judd explains why deadlifts can be incredibly valuable for beginners while also discussing why elite athletes often evolve beyond heavy conventional pulling as their training advances.

Other topics include:

•  How to structure strength training when you only have 3 days per week 
•  The best ways to combine martial arts and lifting 
•  Transitioning from bodybuilding into CrossFit 
•  Improving conditioning without burning yourself out 
•  Fixing foot pain when getting back into running 
•  Why Judd uses bands for shoulder training 
•  Deloading correctly for recovery and performance 
•  Glute training with hip thrusts and Bulgarian split squats 
•  Coaches and mentors who shaped Judd’s philosophy 

Whether you're a lifter, athlete, runner, martial artist, CrossFit competitor, or just someone trying to stay healthy and strong for the long haul, this episode is packed with practical training advice you can apply immediately. 

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