Why Your Workouts Aren't Translating to Real Life: Open vs. Closed System Training Explained | #091

In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I break down one of the most overlooked concepts in fitness and performance: open system training. Most people spend years getting stronger in the gym—but still feel unathletic in real life. If that sounds familiar, this episode will explain exactly why. I challenge the traditional idea that closed chain exercises are inherently more “functional,” and introduce a different way to think about training—one that better reflects how the body actually ...