In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers listener questions covering strength training, functional fitness, workout programming, and some of the most debated topics in the gym world.
Judd breaks down why the Turkish getup may be the single most valuable exercise for overall health and athleticism, explains whether compound lifts are enough on their own, and shares how to structure training blocks when you’re chasing multiple goals like strength, power, speed, and endurance.
This episode also dives into the resurgence of low-volume high-intensity training (HIT), when it can actually be useful, and why long-term progress still requires smart volume and consistency.
Other topics include training to failure, Jefferson curls, Olympic cleans, glute development (yes, even for men), and whether decline bench deserves a spot in your program.
If you want practical, science-backed training advice without the noise, this one covers it all.
In This Episode, Judd Covers:
- Why Turkish getups are unmatched for functional strength
- Compound lifts vs isolation work (the 80/20 rule)
- How to organize strength, power, and conditioning together
- The truth about low-volume high-intensity training (HIT)
- What to do when you miss your rep target mid-set
- How men can build monster glutes with smarter training
- Jefferson curls: benefits, risks, and proper progression
- Olympic cleans: how much is strength vs skill
- Why training to failure isn’t necessary (and when it is)
- Decline bench press for full chest development
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