Strength Training After 40 | Build Muscle, Protect Your Joints, and Stay in the Game
The Judd Lienhard Podcast
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You’re not 20 anymore — but you can still perform like an athlete.
In this episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down how men over 35 can build muscle, boost testosterone, and train for longevity without burning out. Drawing from 15+ years of coaching and his own experience as a former Army Ranger and college linebacker, Judd shares what it really takes to stay strong, capable, and athletic as you age.
He opens up about the wake-up call that forced him to change his approach — from overtraining and low testosterone to redefining success as an athlete, a father, and a man.
In This Episode:
- How to keep building strength and muscle after 40 without joint pain
- What changes with testosterone, stress, and recovery in your 30s and 40s
- The diet and supplement mistakes that sabotage longevity
- How Judd rebuilt his body after years of training too hard
- The truth about sleep, alcohol, and inflammation
- Why “Always Be An Athlete” matters more than ever as you age
Key Takeaways:
- You can’t out-train bad recovery.
- Sleep, nutrition, and mobility are performance multipliers.
- Discipline evolves — it’s about longevity, not ego.
- Train to feel good, move well, and stay capable for life.
About Judd Lienhard:
Judd Lienhard is a former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and elite performance coach who helps men stay athletic, disciplined, and powerful for life. On The Judd Lienhard Podcast, he shares lessons from two decades of coaching athletes, executives, and fathers who refuse to fade out.
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