Terminator Training Show

TTM HYPERTROPHY 2.0 IS HERE — 25% OFF LAUNCH SPECIAL

Gainzville: Hypertrophy 2.0 by TTM
Sale ends till 11:59PM Thursday Nov. 5th 2026

TTM Hypertrophy 2.0 is an 18-week training program for experienced lifters who want to prioritize muscle growth without sacrificing strength, power, and conditioning.

0:00 Intro to Gainzville + sale info
3:37 program details (intro, demos, etc.)
4:44 new feature! Tips for coaches (in intro)
6:40 program structure, phase layout, split
11:02 cardio details - not a hybrid program
12:15 who this program is for / not for
13:38 how I learned to write “next level” programs
17:55 enough cardio for smashing 5 milers?
19:17 hypertrophy for military over/underrated (HOT TAKE!)
27:55 macros/calories in hybrid training vs. hypertrophy
30:23 why programs CANNOT be optimal for all training levels (beginner to advanced)
31:37 Is following during a base build “optimal”?
32:26 hybrid vs. hypertrophy for full training career
33:41 will you lose run ability? + calorie surplus?
34:11 hypertrophy + aerobic separate vs. hybrid plan?
35:14 best cardio during gain phase
37:46 tracking workouts + phone shenanigans
39:10 lifting w/ no cardio for fat loss?
42:43 TTM programs winter into next spring
43:26 incorporating running into program
44:45 differences between this program and the OG
47:19 hybrid vs. hypertrophy for fat loss
50:15 why I lived so far from Bragg when in
52:28 consolidating stressors w/ hypertrophy bias hybrid plan
55:10 Outro

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

New: Hypertrophy 2.0 — Welcome to Gainzville

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:40 - Generalized vs. Custom Selection Prep Programming
00:07:01 - Improving Running Cadence and Form
00:08:57 - Finding Purpose After a Medical Discharge
00:11:01 - Best Programs for SFRE Prep
00:13:49 - TTM Personal Mentoring Options
00:15:10 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
00:16:57 - SOPSY for Selection Prep
00:18:03 - Overcoming Fear of SOF Selection
00:19:45 - When Do Interval and Tempo Gains Regress?
00:21:28 - Zero Torque Running
00:22:58 - Preparing for RASP Worm Log PT
00:24:50 - Physical Therapy Careers in the Military
00:26:21 - Jacked Gazelle 2.0 After 3.0
00:26:40 - What Makes a Successful 18X/Option 40 Candidate?
00:28:39 - When to Transition From Cutting to Recomp
00:30:46 - Managing Illness During Running Time Trials
00:32:26 - Why I Left the Army
00:34:20 - Prioritizing High-Impact Tasks vs. Busywork
00:37:49 - Best Exercises for Running and Rucking
00:38:43 - Best Training Programs for Option 40
00:39:53 - What to Run After Ruck | Run | Lift
00:41:12 - Conjugate Training for SFAS Prep
00:42:28 - Managing IT Band Pain
00:45:30 - Building a Running Base While Lifting
00:47:11 - Training and Recovery After 60
00:47:36 - Catching Up on Sleep After FTX
00:48:22 - Future TTM Medical and Marksmanship Courses
00:49:52 - Training Around Unpredictable Military Schedules
00:53:04 - Running Cadence During Zone 2
00:55:34 - The Current Culture of Army Special Forces
00:57:48 - Jacked Gazelle 3.0 After Running Programs
00:59:25 - Substituting Dips for Pressing in T850
01:00:49 - 12-Month BOR-TAC Selection Prep
01:01:13 - Best Single-Leg Machine Exercises
01:05:04 - When to Add Training Volume
01:07:16 - Neutonic: Improved Focus or Placebo?

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

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New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

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Fall Sale: 25% off all Programs & Guides for a limited time. Use code: FALL25

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:18 - Taking a breakfast ball

00:04:08 - Civilian life

00:07:50 - Asynchronous splits

00:14:04 - In-to-out swing path

00:18:30 - Heavy walking-only rucking for SFAS prep

00:23:14 - Sandbag work

00:25:56 - Tracking macros

00:34:24 - Nasal breathing on Zone 2 runs

00:36:48 - Miller Lite and Glizzy at the turn

00:39:35 - Magnesium supplements

00:41:27 - 5/3/1 method for hybrid goals

00:44:09 - Carbon plated boots

00:48:58 - Eastern Bloc training method for strength gains

00:52:15 - Compression boots for recovery

00:55:08 - Stretching for knee pain

01:02:20 - Carbs before bed

01:04:21 - Training with bands and chains

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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Partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

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Today's Topics

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:30 - Scheduling Unit PT
00:07:57 - Eating Out While Staying On Track
00:12:38 - Low-Impact Cardio While Injured
00:14:45 - Field Notebooks And Daily Reflection
00:16:33 - Returning To SFAS After Failure
00:19:11 - Circuits For Tactical Athletes
00:22:57 - Explosive Work In New Hypertrophy Program
00:24:13 - The Value Of Ranger School
00:28:25 - Replacing Running While Injured
00:31:01 - Mid-Program Performance Regression
00:36:31 - Staying Up Late Vs. Waking Early
00:39:44 - Getting Assigned To 18D
00:41:36 - Splitting Up Supersets
00:43:53 - Field Training Before SFAS
00:48:34 - Programming Around BJJ
00:51:10 - Cooking With Butter And Oil
00:53:49 - National Guard Unit Selection
00:55:31 - Hardest Military School
00:55:46 - Shutting Your Mind Off At Night
01:00:21 - Fueling A Hilly Half Marathon
01:02:36 - Transitioning Away From Macro Tracking

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

Partnerships

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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SALE! 25% Off All SOF Prep Programs with code SOF25 (ends Sept. 30)

Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:24 - Long Walk Fueling Strategy
00:05:39 - Getting Better at Golf
00:10:46 - Balancing Training and Hobbies
00:12:38 - Training After Field Exercises
00:15:03 - RRL and SFAS Before OSUT
00:18:11 - Favorite Quote for Motivation
00:22:24 - Hitting 550 Grams of Carbs
00:26:34 - Pairing 2 & 5 Mile With T850
00:28:38 - Mindset for 18Xs and Option 40s
00:31:32 - Adductor Recovery and Strengthening
00:32:47 - Family Life in Special Forces
00:39:45 - Hinge Variations: Pros and Cons
00:44:31 - Making Zone 2 Less Boring
00:47:33 - Best TTM Program for Muscle and Strength
00:49:47 - Cutting During Injury Rehab
00:52:02 - Ideal Bodyweight for Selection
00:54:50 - Foam Roller vs. Tiger Tail for Selection
00:56:49 - Grief, Training, and Recovery
00:59:22 - Losing Muscle With Endurance Training

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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SALE! 25% off all SOF prep programs for a limited time-use code SOF25 at checkout: SOF Prep Collection

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Heat Training Video

Business Coaching – Will Schiller

Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:02 - BUD/S Nutrition Priorities
00:10:07 - Cutting Without Losing Run Fitness
00:11:15 - Body Fat At SFAS
00:12:38 - Full Body Vs. Push-Pull-Legs
00:14:50 - Adjusting Repeats When Underrecovered
00:17:48 - SFAS Prep With A Home Gym
00:21:51 - Preparing For SFAS After Heat Stroke
00:23:57 - Fast Food And McDonald's
00:27:29 - Training Around A Back Injury
00:34:28 - Shaving Armpits For Performance
00:35:33 - Treadmill Time Trials
00:38:14 - Periodizing Rucking, Running, Swimming, And Strength
00:40:25 - Getting Kids Into Fitness
00:43:54 - Zyns And Training Gains
00:47:08 - Advice For Young ROTC Candidates
00:52:37 - Heavy Legs During A Time Trial
00:53:38 - Dealing With Negative Self-Talk
00:57:09 - High-ROI Golf Drills
01:02:34 - Tips For Starting A Business

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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In this episode I discuss 9 Green Beret principles that apply far beyond Special Forces—from fitness and self-reliance to communication, confidence, leadership, resilience, and competition.

Need guidance on building these traits? Check out my new E-book: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

9 GB principles:

00:00:00 – Intro
00:03:46 – #1 – Fitness Is the Foundation
00:08:17 – #2 – Look the Part
00:16:26 – #3 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You
00:19:44 – #4 – Communication Skills Are Non-Negotiable
00:28:00 – #5 – Tenacity Is Perishable
00:32:57 – #6 – The Confidence Fairy Doesn’t Exist
00:41:11 – #7 – Leadership Is on You
00:44:16 – #8 – Thick Skin Is Not Optional
00:48:10 – #9 – Everything Is a Competition

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

—

Let’s connect:

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New E-book: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:25 - How To Eat 300+ Grams Of Carbs
00:09:12 - Nutrition For High-Activity Jobs
00:13:12 - Running Prep For SFAS
00:16:48 - TTM Content On TikTok
00:19:30 - Foot Care For The Long Walk
00:25:36 - Improving Adductor Recovery
00:28:59 - Pre-Workout Stretching
00:31:34 - Best Intra-Workout Carb Sources
00:36:13 - Running With Shin Splints
00:39:31 - Improving Running During SOCM
00:43:21 - Programming Sprint Work
00:47:52 - TTM 1-On-1 Coaching Capacity
00:53:32 - Bucket List Golf Courses
00:57:27 - Practicing Land Navigation Before SFAS
01:01:01 - How Much Does HRV Matter?
01:06:51 - Building Size While Running T850
01:09:29 - Assault Treadmill Vs. Running Outside
01:16:09 - SFAS Advice For Shorter Guys

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

Other Partnerships:

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

—

Let’s connect:

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New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:23 - Cardio With A Pro Mask
00:07:01 - Baby On Board Stickers
00:08:54 - Hitting The Snooze Button
00:13:58 - Dumbbell Step-Ups
00:18:21 - Collagen Supplements
00:21:03 - Planet Fitness
00:26:07 - Fruit And Grain Bars
00:32:05 - Carb Cycling
00:37:53 - Assault Bike Conditioning
00:41:14 - Keto Bread
00:46:28 - Intra-Workout Carbs
00:51:04 - Pre-Workout
00:55:10 - 60/120s For Speed Development
00:58:44 - Gut Check PT

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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SALE: 25% off all programs & guides. Use code GAINS25 at checkout. Sale ends 8/31.

New e-book: New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook

Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:23 - Leaving Corporate America For RASP
00:08:21 - Treadmill Vs. Outdoor Running
00:18:36 - Chalk Vs. Grip Tape For Carries
00:23:21 - Prehab And Injury Prevention
00:31:32 - Diamond Gym-Style Workouts
00:36:00 - Balancing Sleep And Relationships
00:39:52 - Improving Your Golf Handicap
00:46:02 - Do You Need A Lactate Meter?
00:47:01 - Calories And Meal Size
00:51:29 - Training After A Sleepless Night
00:55:38 - Would OTC Go Differently Today?

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

—

Let’s connect:

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook (20% off sale ends 8/18!)

Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:35 - Tick-Borne Illness at SFAS
00:06:19 - Book Recommendations for Selection
00:10:21 - Preventing Lower Back Pain From Golf
00:17:03 - Should the Army Ditch Morning PT?
00:24:00 - Trail Running vs. Road Running
00:26:48 - Compartmentalization During the Q Course
00:33:55 - Cutting on TTM Programs
00:37:00 - Getting Better at Public Speaking
00:45:37 - RASP Prep Programming
00:46:16 - Hiking and Weekly Running Mileage
00:47:31 - Does the Regular Army Hate SF?

Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

—

Let’s connect:

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New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook (Grab it while it's 20% off!)

Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:02 - Handling Stress While Mentally Fatigued
00:09:00 - Why Bulgarian Split Squats?
00:11:08 - My Typical Driving Range Session
00:16:27 - Traits Of S-Tier Green Berets
00:25:49 - Training And Dieting On Vacation
00:31:16 - Walking A 2:30 12-Mile Ruck
00:35:20 - Improving Your Trap Bar Deadlift
00:38:56 - Running When Zone 2 Isn’t Possible
00:44:39 - Uncrustables After GI Issues
00:46:56 - Arriving At My First Team
00:53:05 - Hypertrophy Vs. PFT Pull-Ups
00:57:47 - Handling Training Setbacks From Injury

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

—

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For a limited time only, get 20% off the SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide, designed for Special Operations candidates and tactical athletes who want to maximize recovery, optimize nutrition, and improve performance so they can get the most out of their training and arrive at selection healthy, resilient, and prepared. Grab it before the sale ends August 8th.

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

Today's topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:06 - Taking Nutrition Too Lightly
00:09:11 - Not Tracking
00:14:37 - Poor Nutrition Planning
00:22:56 - Under-Eating
00:28:23 - Poor Macro Distribution
00:36:30 - Cutting During Prep
00:41:52 - Poor Food Selection
00:49:17 - Poor Peri-Workout Nutrition
00:56:47 - Putting On Weight Before Selection
01:00:16 - Making Excuses

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

Let’s connect:

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Youtube

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:40 - Bucket List Golf Courses
00:06:03 - ODA Time Away From Home
00:08:19 - Nicotine for Focus
00:14:14 - Balancing Golf and Training
00:19:04 - Belt Squat Attachments vs. Pit Shark
00:22:54 - Favorite Army Schools
00:32:04 - Genetics vs. Hard Work
00:37:26 - Two Leg Days Per Week
00:43:45 - Carb Intake on High-Training Days
00:48:12 - MOS and Group Selection
00:51:06 - Long Irons vs. Hybrids
00:52:42 - Treadmill Running in Extreme Heat
00:53:37 - High-Frequency Lifting Programs
00:58:33 - Running Faster at 215 Pounds
01:01:19 - 400s and 800s for Faster Runs
01:06:35 - Favorite European SOF Units
01:09:32 - Daily Step Count
01:12:50 - Carb Loading Before Long Runs
01:15:21 - Ideal Body Weight for Selection
01:18:09 - Tempo Run Warm-Up and Cool-Down
01:20:29 - Chips and Salsa Every Day?
01:21:05 - Push-Pull-Legs for Better Running

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:49 - Best TTM Programs to Build Elite Fitness
00:05:02 - Sugar Intake While Cutting
00:07:23 - Running Exclusively in Boots
00:08:36 - Best TTM Program for Long-Term Training
00:10:03 - Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS
00:12:23 - When to Take a Deload Week
00:16:01 - Lifting With a Newborn
00:21:07 - Slow Eccentrics for Hypertrophy
00:26:29 - What's in My Golf Bag?
00:29:45 - Training After a Poor Night of Sleep
00:33:39 - Vivo Barefoot Shoes for Running
00:36:31 - Recovering From a Lower Back Injury Before SFAS
00:39:50 - Creatine for Concussions & Sleep Deprivation
00:42:48 - Are Cooling Mattresses Worth It?
00:48:50 - How to Know Your Glycogen Stores Are Full
00:52:53 - My Go-To Sunscreen (SPF)
00:57:10 - Refeed Days While Cutting

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

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Today's Overrated/Underrated Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:08 - High Potassium Intake
00:09:13 - Deload Weeks
00:12:18 - If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM)
00:15:18 - Training and Eating on a Schedule
00:18:15 - Low-Volume, High-Intensity Lifting
00:22:50 - Shrugs for Rucking Performance
00:28:18 - Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss
00:31:49 - Plyometrics for Faster Running
00:33:06 - Making Up Lost Sleep
00:34:49 - Daily Walks for Running and Rucking
00:37:40 - RETA3 with Training and Nutrition
00:46:05 - The Anabolic Window
00:49:57 - Golf Lessons for Beginners
00:52:23 - Reverse Dieting After a Cut
00:57:23 - BPC-157 and TB-500 for Recovery
01:00:41 - Daily Mobility for Performance
01:04:55 - Hot Dog at the Turn
01:06:00 - One Gram of Protein Per Pound

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

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4th of July Sale 🇺🇸
All TTM training programs are 35% off with code USA250 (biggest sale of the year). Sale ends July 7.

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Today's Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:36 - Other SOF units I considered
00:06:29 - Maxing the AFT deadlift as a smaller guy
00:08:56 - SFAS Development Guide vs. the upcoming Self Development Guide
00:12:55 - Thoughts on THOR3 trainers
00:18:14 - My current wallet
00:19:23 - Zercher squats
00:23:04 - Does the pump matter for muscle growth?
00:31:06 - Favorite golf club
00:35:30 - How to know if you’re durable enough for SFAS?
00:38:51 - Unknown distance run & ruck strategy
00:45:02 - Does SFPC prepare you for Land Nav?
00:48:39 - Why porn & masturbation are harmful
00:53:24 - Is a home gym worth it?
00:58:26 - Is it harder to perform in heat vs. cold
01:02:48 - If sleeping and recovering properly, can you lift + run 5-days a week?
01:06:13 - Weight loss strategy before SFAS/SFRE for a big boy
01:12:30 - How often I play golf
01:15:56 - Should you focus on strength vs. running in the Q Course

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons candidates fail SFAS selection and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. We cover fitness preparation, land navigation, team week, mental fortitude, and attention to detail—five areas that repeatedly separate selected candidates from those who get dropped.

Need a proven SFAS preparation plan?
Check out the TTM SFAS Prep Program and Development Plan

Designed specifically for SFAS candidates with structured training for running, rucking, calisthenics, carries, strength, and endurance so you can show up prepared—not guessing.

Referenced land nav episode: Click here

Topics:

00:00 - Intro
03:23 - Fitness Mistakes That Cause Selection Failure
24:09 - Why Candidates Fail Land Navigation
37:56 - Team Week: Why Candidates Get Eliminated
48:18 - Mental Fortitude and Selection Success
57:48 - Attention to Detail: The Silent Selection Killer

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro - Sale Announcement
00:05:05 - Fasting While Prepping for Selection
00:10:45 - How to Balance Work with the FIFA World Cup
00:13:38 - Is Being Skinny Fat a Concern While Prepping?
00:18:12 - Ideal Bodyweight for RASP
00:20:22 - How to Train to Perform When Fatigued
00:25:34 - How to Eat Enough Carbs to Support Training
00:26:53 - Do Glasses Disqualify You from SF?
00:27:47 - How to Adapt Ruck | Run | Lift for SUT
00:30:08 - Best TTM Program for Running and Strength
00:32:53 - Is One Hard Set to Failure 2x Per Week Enough?
00:34:48 - Favorite Golf Courses Near Fort Bragg
00:40:35 - Tips for Starting Zone 2 Training
00:44:32 - Best TTM Program for General Fitness
00:46:27 - Where Were Your Clinical Rotations for 18D?
00:48:39 - Should I Cut Body Fat or Improve Training?
00:51:17 - How Often Should You Change Running Shoes?
00:54:50 - Should You Make Up Missed Running Mileage?
00:57:16 - Training for the Q-Course as a Sleep-Deprived Dad
01:03:47 - How Should I Train with 7 Months Until Selection?
01:08:32 - What Should I Cut to Recover Better?

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day.

👉For those looking for a structured training plan, Ruck | Run | Lift can help build the strength and endurance needed for this selection.

Mentioned Podcasts:

Ep. 101: Heat Acclimation

Ep. 95: How to Build a Running Base

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - How to Prepare for SMU Selection (1-Year Guide)
00:04:47 - My Experience at SMU Selection
00:06:07 - How I Trained vs. How I Recommend Training Today

PHASE 1: 12-6 MONTHS OUT (BASE BUILDING)

00:07:19 - Selection Standards: Run, Ruck & Land Nav
00:11:18 - Why Flat-Ground Training Isn't Enough
00:13:07 - Phase 1: Building the Foundation
00:13:40 - Building Elite Run & Ruck Endurance
00:17:07 - Cross-Training Without Beating Up Your Body
00:20:38 - Key Muscles for Selection Success
00:30:53 - Increasing Mileage & Step Count
00:34:06 - Staying Healthy During Prep

PHASE 2: 6-3 MONTHS OUT (TRANSITION PHASE)

00:35:45 - Phase 2: Bridging to Selection-Specific Fitness
00:36:07 - How Much Should You Actually Ruck?
00:41:09 - The Ruck Pace You Should Be Chasing
00:42:59 - Adjusting Your Strength Training
00:43:43 - Speed Work: 200s, 400s & 800s
00:44:59 - Increasing Daily Movement & Step Count
00:46:40 - Land Nav: With or Without a Ruck?
00:47:58 - Ruck Progression & Selection Prep

PHASE 3: FINAL 3 MONTHS (SELECTION-SPECIFIC PHASE)

00:53:42 - Phase 3: Turning Fitness Into Performance
00:54:54 - Why Rucking Twice Per Week Matters
00:56:16 - Heavy Rucks vs. Fast Rucks
00:57:29 - The Biggest Ruck Training Mistake
00:58:44 - When to Start Practicing Ruck Running
01:00:21 - Ruck Running Progressions
01:01:55 - Using Cross-Training to Stay Fresh
01:02:52 - Step Count, Push-Ups & Planks
01:04:01 - Land Nav Under Load & Shaking Out Your Kit
01:04:37 - Fueling: Gels, Carbs & Hydration
01:06:02 - Example Training Week
01:08:20 - Downhill Adaptation Training
01:09:36 - How to Properly Taper Before Selection
01:11:18 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

—

Additional PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

—

New partnerships

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

—

Let’s connect:

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