In this Q&A episode, Judd Lienhard breaks down the real mechanics behind training timing, back pain, mobility, recovery, and the exercises that actually build a stronger, more athletic body after 30, 40, and 50.

Listeners asked Judd about training schedules, sciatica, lower-back tightness, unconventional lifts, posture, belts, trap-bar deadlifts, martial arts, and long-term muscle maintenance—and Judd gives detailed, practical answers rooted in biomechanics, coaching experience, and real-world application.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The real best time of day to train (and why hormones matter less than you think)
• Sleep quality, stress, and lifestyle as training regulators
• Why mobility and stability must come before heavier lifting
• What actually causes chronic lower-back tightness—and how to fix it
• The role of coiling, rotation, and unconventional training tools
• Rows vs. pulldowns for back development
• How aging shifts fat-loss and recovery strategies
• When lifting belts help—and when they make you weaker
• Trap-bar deadlift advantages for posture and biomechanics
• How Judd balances martial arts with strength training
• What “success” means to Judd beyond training and performance

If you’re trying to train smarter, reduce injury, stay athletic as you age, and understand the principles that truly move the needle, this episode is for you.

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