Terminator Training Show

By Kevin Smith

The creator of Terminator Training Method, Kevin Smith, has been lifting weights and chasing peak performance for the past 17 years, the last 11 of which spent as a member of the US Army Special Force... more

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Terminator Training Show episodes:

August 19, 2025 Episode 177: Will a BIG Squat & Deadlift Make You a Rucking Monster?, Managing Pre-Selection Jitters, Best Free Weight Squat (Front/Back/SSB) & More!
SOF Bundle Sale: 25% off all SOF Bundle Products (AUTO Discount)
Includes: JG 1&2, RRL, SFAS, 2&5, SOF Prep E-book
Sale Ends 11:59PM on Sunday, 24 Aug, 2025

Today's Topics
What to focus on pre-selection
Maine pros and cons
Squats & deadlifts and rucking performance
OSUT prep
Powerlifting biased hybrid program
Base build pre 2&5 mile
My 18 & 40 mile ruck times
Shoulder issues post-run
Acclimating to altitude
SSB vs. Back vs. Front squats
Cutting tips
Pre selection jitters
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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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Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
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
website: terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program
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40min
August 02, 2025 Episode 176 - Q&A: Did I Think I'd Get Selected?, Attrition Rate in SFQC, Labwork For Optimal Performance, SFAS Post-Ranger School, Speed Work Pacing, Time Trials When it's HOT, & More!
NEW PROGRAM!!
Ruck | Run | Lift is finally out!
For loyal podcast listeners: get it for 25% off with code RRL25 at checkout
Code is active till 11:59PM August 3rd (Sunday)
Stay tuned for a future episode breaking down the program.
Today’s Topics
Forearm training
Lab Work for performance
1 year training pre-option 40
Long walk prep program (RRL)
Ideal Time Btw SFAS & Sapper
Fixing shoulder/elbow issues
Skipping time trials when it’s hot
Eating more carbs
Loading in Jacked Gazelle
SFAS post-deployment
JG 2.0 back 2 back
Did I think I’d get selected?
Pre-workout fueling
Getting out of a rut
SFAS post-Ranger school timeline
Repeat pacing errors
Hydration for rucking
Q course attrition
Cardio for strong guys
MAF 180 & Zone 2 nuances
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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.
---
Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
---
New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
---
TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
---
PDF programs
website: terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program
---
Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube:
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1h 12min
July 21, 2025 Episode 175 - Q&A: Pre-OSUT Fitness, Option 40 Prep, Quit This Before SFAS, Performance & Fat Loss, SMU Selection/OTC, Speed Work, Body Recomp, Weekly Run Mileage & More!
Today’s Topics
Long term SFAS prep
JG 2.0 for selection prep
Ruck/run/lift program update
Why I got completely out of the Army
Eightsleep mattress cooler
Option 40 Prep
Caffiene at selection
Pre-OSUT fitness
Post workout meals
Miles/week before speed work
Rucking pre-OSUT
Maintaining gains in the field
How to perform AND lose fat
2&5 mile progress
Climbing pikes peak
Selection/OTC chronicles
Pre SFAS prep fitness benchmarks
Zone 2 pace
TTM golf program?
Strength training during base build
RPE on repeats
SFAS program improvements
Recomp vs. bulk vs. cut
Training split for unorthodox sechdule
Lose fat & build muscle same time?
Combatives during selection prep
---
Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
---
Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
---
New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
---
TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
---
PDF programs
website: terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program
---
Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

...more
1h 8min
July 13, 2025 Episode 174 - Q&A: SMU Prep/Standards, 12 Mile Ruck Prep, Best Socks/Boots for Rucking, BUDS/CDQC Train-up, Direct Support Selection, Programming Carries (SFAS), BEST Mobility Routine & MORE!
Today’s topics
SMU selection prep/standards
Returning to running after shin splints
18X long term training plan
Boots and socks for rucking
Information overload (SF prep)
TTM program order last 9 mo pre-selection
Carries for distance? Or weight?
Option 40 prep
SMU direct support selection
Relationships and finances
Hills and Z2 running
Rucking frequency pre-12 miler
Mobility/stretching routine
Modifying 2&5 mile program for 1.5 mi
Adding rucking into your training (episode mentioned)
Prepping for 150# rucks
Timeline from sign-up to ship out (18X)
Training around unit PT
BUDS/CDQC prep
Training abs
Mountain biking in hybrid plan
---
Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
---
Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
---
New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
---
TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
---
PDF programs
website: terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program
---
Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

...more
1h 22min
July 05, 2025 Episode 173 - Q&A: SFAS Prep Duration, Crushing Ranger School Patrols, SFQC Fitness Prep, Keys to Confidence as a Green Beret, BJJ w/ Hybrid Training, Rucking Technique, Deadlift Tips & More!
4th of July TTM Program Sale: 30% off all PDF products site wide
With Code: USA30
(sale ends at 11:59PM on Sunday, 6 July)
Today’s Q&A Topics
Best TTM programs for tactical athletes
How long to prep for SFAS
OSUT training plans
Ruck/Run/Lift program ETA
Tempo runs on treadmills
Golf bag tour
How to build self confidence for SF
Rucking technique and speed
Post marathon return to training
Curve runner vs. treadmill vs, outside
Breaking 30 pull up ‘plateau’
Mixing BJJ w/ hybrid training
How to get a ‘never to return’ at SFAS
Inserts pros and cons
Training to carry the M240 machine gun
Ranger school patrol tips
Deadlifts and grip issues
Post selection training (Q-course prep)

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
Programs, articles
New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

...more
1h 13min
June 26, 2025 Episode 172 - Q&A: Pull-Up Mastery, Carries For SFAS, Training During Heat Wave, (non-fitness) Traits of Great GBs, Training W/ High Stress, Peptide Recs, OSUT To SFAS Timeline, Fixing Shoulder Pain & More!
We’re back! Thank you for your patience.
Today’s Q&A Topics
Training in extreme heat
Barbell holds for grip
Splitting long runs in 2
Skills/traits of great GBs
Training around leg injury
Why you’re getting slower
Best training locations at Ft. Carson
Pull up improvement strategies
Heat training for winter selection
Sleeping in a hot environment
Sleeping when it’s bright & noisy
Pull to push ratio for shoulder health
Training when life is stressful
Low carry frequency for SFAS prep
Getting wider shoulders
Time between OSUT & SFAS
Warmups, cooldowns, mobility
Pre selection doubt
Pre OSUT TTM programs
Peptide clinics
Iran opinions
Pacing unknown distance rucks/runs

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
Programs, articles
New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

...more
1h 31min
June 16, 2025 Episode 171 - Q&A: OSUT Fitness Maintenance, Run Times for SFAS, Green Beret Officer Traits, RASP Prep, How To Crush As a GB, Cutting Tips, Rack Chins v. Pull Ups & More!
SOF Bundle Sale - 25% off all products (Ends 16 Jun At Midnight)
Today's topics
Extreme vs. gradual cut
Fitness maintenance at OSUT (clip w/ Jon H)
Programming for Opt. 40 (RASP)
Exercise sequence in JG2.0
Days per week to train (SFAS prep)
Best TTM program for new moms
Re-introducing training after hiatus
Traits of great GB officers (power)
Rack chin ups vs. pull ups
Terrain at SFAS (run time effects)
12 week triathlon program
Overcoming foot issues to crush rucks
+ 40 lbs bench on JG
Traits that make a shit GB
Following 2&5 mile back 2 back (2023)
Maxing plank (programming)
1 year plan pre OSUT (18x)
18D knowledge in my current job
TFVooDoo programming vs. mine
Pros and cons of fasting
Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
Programs, articles
New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

...more
1h 17min
June 11, 2025 Episode 170: Programming to Get Strong, Fast, Jacked, & Selected for SOF (TTM Program Deep-Dive)
The long-spoken-about-episode is finally here! A comprehensive breakdown of the top 3 most frequently asked about (and 3/4 best-selling) TTM Programs: Jacked Gazelle, Jacked Gazelle 2.0 and The 2&5 Mile.
Also includes additional overview on all other TTM products (less ambiguous, so less FAQs)
🚨As a special offer in combination with the episode, the entire SOF Bundle (JG, JG2.0, SFAS, 2&5, Recovery Guide) is on sale. Each individual item is 25% off till 11:59PM Monday, 16 June🚨
Time Stamps (bold = products included in sale)
Sale announcement + intro: 0:00
Jacked Gazelle 3:44
Jacked Gazelle 2.0 18:58
2 & 5 Mile 31:57
T-850 40:53
SFAS 41:40
Time Crunch 41:55
Kickstart 43:10
Hypertrophy 43:58
Bro-split+ 44:22
Recovery guide 45:38
Outro 46:46

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49min
June 07, 2025Episode 169 - Q&A: SFRE Prep, Busting Run Plateaus, Supplements For Q-Course/GBs, Knee Health, My Anxiety Issues, Clomid For Low T, Fasted Cardio, Bulking & Running & More!
Today's Q&A topics
My anxiety history & tips to overcome
Running while bulking
10K run improvement
Swimming in the Q course?
SFRE prep tips
Knees cracking & knee health
Clomid for lot testosterone
JG vs. JG 2.0 order to follow
Macro manipulation for performance
Running deloads
My golf handicap
3 top supplements for SOF guys
Busting run plateaus
Run gains on JG2.0
Calf programming
Fasted cardio pros & cons
ken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
Programs, articles
New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:
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Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training
...more
1h 7min
June 03, 2025 Episode 168: 7 Key Hybrid Training Truths For Maximum Gains
Today's episode broke down 7 key truths about hybrid training that you need to know and accept in order to maximize your gains and stave of frustration.
Time stamps
Intro 0:00
Trimming fat 1:25
Training compromised 9:10
Fatigue masks fitness 13:46
You won't be elite 20:00
It takes a long time 24:39
Recovery = still a thing 29:27
NEED to squat, bench, deadlift? 33:55
Outro 41:01
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Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0
EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
Programs, articles
New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
terminatortraining.com
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:
Substack
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Twitter: @ksterminatortm
youtube: Terminator Training Method
Facebook: Terminator Training

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How many episodes does Terminator Training Show have?

The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.

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