Episode Details

In this Q&A episode, Judd answers listener questions about CrossFit, training to failure, stubborn belly fat, knee pain, rucking, posture correction, and smarter ways to build muscle without wrecking your body.

Judd explains what CrossFit got right, where modern fitness culture goes wrong, and why many lifters misunderstand concepts like intensity, functional training, and hypertrophy.

He also dives into:

• How to build quads with bad knees
• Why eccentric training matters
• The best exercises for desk workers
• Fixing posture and hip tightness
• Whether you should train while sick
• If rucking hurts strength gains
• How to eat high protein without living on chicken and rice

This episode is packed with practical training advice for lifters, athletes, and anyone trying to get stronger, leaner, and healthier long term.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:00:37 CrossFit criticism
00:06:09 Fixing posture from sitting all day
00:09:15 Training to failure explained
00:11:16 Building quads with bad knees
00:16:08 Belly fat, hormones & alcohol
00:18:18 Training while sick
00:19:57 Does rucking hurt gains?
00:21:34 Programming “weird” exercises
00:24:28 Protein sources for fat loss

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