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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January 17, 2026 Ep 197 - Full Breakdown of Jacked Gazelle 3.0 - The Ultimate Hybrid Program
Sale: All programs in the TTM SOF Prep Bundle are 25% off with code RUNFIT25. Offer ends Jan. 24 at midnight EST.

In this episode, I break down JG 3.0 from start to finish.

Topics:

JG3.0 Program breakdown
00:00 — Why Jacked Gazelle exists
11:46 — What is the difference between JG 3.0 and other programs?
14:51 — Who is this program for and who this program is NOT for?
16:46 — Program prerequisites
21:01 — Program structure
23:15 — Phase 1 layout
25:13 — Phase 2 layout
26:19 — Mid-program testing & Phase 3
30:19 — Phase 4 layout
33:13 — Arm Farm vs ACFT/PT prep
34:28 — Outcomes you can expect

Q&A
35:55 — Is it a good idea to cycle between 2&5 mile and JG 3.0 until a few months out from SFRE?
36:41— Are there deadlifts in every week?
37:22 — Will it be ideal for 1.5, 5, and 20 mile preparation?
41:17 — Swiss Bar or Cadillac bar?
43:08 — Can I do a calorie deficit early in the program?
44:11 — Ruck Run Lift or JG 3.0 if I'm going to RASP?
45:38 — Could I train two times a day or is that too much?
47:41 — Is it a Ranger school prep?
48:56 — On easy conditioning days, would I be able to do a Z2 30-minute run?
50:27 — Is this program repeatable?
52:08— How does the conditioning volume compare to other programs?
52:25 — Is this good for dudes in the Q course and are there more plyos or oly lifts?
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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: 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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
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Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training for 15% off
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January 11, 2026 Ep. 196 - Q&A: Ranger School Prep, "Secrets" For My High Rating in Team Week, Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS, ADHD: Advantage or Flaw?, Sleep deprivation Training, Muay Thai & Hybrid Training, Run/Ruck PRs + More
Today's topics
00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:19 — Ranger School ruck failure
00:07:33 — How to earn strong peer ratings during Team Week
00:15:54 — How to deal with ADHD
00:22:36 — Bodyweight vs run/ruck performance
00:25:40 — Deadlift swaps in JG3 (hex bar vs RDLs)
00:29:24 — Sleep prep vs selection reality
00:35:04 — Naps, sleep debt, and recovery
00:33:38 — Ruck Run Lift + odd-object carries
00:40:59 — Muay Thai during selection prep
00:48:25 — Five-mile PRs & endurance benchmarks
00:49:25 — Sugar intake during 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.
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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!)
---
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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January 05, 2026 Ep. 195 – Dominate 2026; 9 Ways to Boost Performance, Sleep, Productivity & Mental Health
Happy 2026!
In light of the new year, today’s episode is a breakdown of 9 habits I've developed over the last ~5 years of my personal development journey that have delivered the highest ROI with regard to mental health, productivity, fitness/recovery, sleep, relationships, and overall success and fulfillment.
Whether you’re a NY resolution person or not, perhaps one or 2 sparks something in you to change. Let me know if you’re gonna try one or if you’ve already seen benefits from any of them!
0:00 — Intro
06:16 — No alcohol since November 2022
18:48 — Consistent sleep & wake times
32:25 — First 2 hours / last hour phone rule
35:50 — The 10-minute rule
41:03 — Waking up early
49:07 — 2×20 reading rule
55:28 — Sunday socials
59:08 — Post-meal walks
01:03:45 — 99/1 nutrition (GI-friendly foods)
01:11:40 — Outro
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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 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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
---
Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
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1h 13min
December 28, 2025Episode 194 - Q&A: Slow 5-Mi/Fast 2-Mi Fixes, Are 18-X Bad Leaders, Favorite Parts of My Job, Short Vs. Long Run Repeats, SFRE Taper Tips, Cutting & Optimal Performance, Training while Traveling, Best Rice & Grinds Flavors & More!
Sale announcement: All TTM programs are 25% off with code XMAS2025. Sale goes till 11:59 EST NYE. https://terminatortraining.com/
Today’s topics:
Sleep after long runs
200s vs longer repeats
SFRE taper strategy
Intensity without form loss
Best rice & grinds flavor
Post-OSUT detraining timeline
Favorite part of my job
Fast 2-mile, slow 5-mile–filling gap
Repeat 2/5-mile program
Deficit + hybrid performance
Cream of rice v. rice n grinds
18X leadership debate
Local gym recommendations
Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
---
New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Spoken Supplements 10% off: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements10% off: Code terminator_training
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Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
Substack
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57min
December 19, 2025 Episode 193 - 12 Dumb Training Mistakes I made as A Green Beret So You (Hopefully) Don't Have To
JG3.0 Sale still live! (Ends tomorrow—20 Dec, 2025 at 11:59PM)
Use code JG3FIT at checkout for 25% off!
In today’s episode, I break down 12 major training mistakes I made as a green beret that I’d go back and change if I knew better. I made these mistakes so, assuming you listen, you don’t have to.
I had a great time shooting this one. It’s chock full of nuggets and applies to SO MANY people’s training tendencies—future, current and even former SOF (as well as just general hard chargers).
I planned on making it a shorter episode, but I get really passionate and it went longer. All important stuff, though!
Thanks for listening! Here are today's topics!
00:0:00 – Intro / JG 3.0 Sale
00: 5:34 – Married to the barbell, anti machines/specialty bars
00: 17:48 – Oly lifts, without the skill
00:26:29 – Insane metcons
00:31:55 – Ruck/kit running year-round
00: 35:34 – Doing burpees
00:39:05 – Training so hard it interfered with on-the-job performance
00:42:54 – Regularly sacrificing sleep to get training in
00: 47:13 – Chasing strengths, neglecting other things
00:51:20 – Absurd amounts of pull-ups, mostly weighted, all same grip
00:54:28 – Thinking hypertrophy training was a waste
00:57:57 – 200% programs
00:1:02:34 – Going hard on weekends with alcohol, then destroying myself on Mondays
01:07:33 – Outro
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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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website:
...more
1h 9min
December 13, 2025Episode 192 - Q&A: JG 3.0 is HERE!, Ranger School Age Cop Outs, Back Vs. Belt Squats, Best TTM Fat Loss Plans, Hyrox Vs. SFAS Fitness, Fitness Focus in 75th Ranger Reg., Ruck Running Tips, TTM 1:1 Coaching Prices and More!
Great news!
Jacked Gazelle 3.0 is out and ready for purchase.
To get it marked down 25%, use the code JG3FIT at checkout (discount runs till 11:59pm Friday, December 19)
Option 40, ranger-school damage
Best TTM fat-loss program
Hyrox for SFAS fitness
Conditioning finishers after lifting
Running RPE: breathing vs legs
Sourdough flour type question
Back squats versus belt squats
Smith machine versus barbell squats
Meal plans from TTM recipes
One-on-one coaching pricing
Jacked Gazelle plus ruck shuffling
Strong two-mile, weak SDC
Elevated resting heart rate concern
Pickup sports during Two-and-Five
Are fighter pilots cool
Difference between JG 1&2 (Jg 2 Vs. JG breakdown episode )
Training focus in Ranger Regiment
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
---
SOF Selection Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
---
TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt (1st wk free!)
---
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
Substack
...more
1h 8min
December 10, 2025Episode 191 - Q&A: Selection Prep for Old Guys, SFAS Prep Around FTX's (NTC), Pull-up Mastery Deep Dive, Dive School/BUD/S Prep (Water Confidence), Optimizing Repeat Sessions, Is Giving Blood Healthy? & More!
JG 3.0 will release FRIDAY, 3 December. Stay Tuned!
Join my mailing list for the latest updates, sale info, etc.
Today's Questions
Donating blood and training recovery
Purpose of shakeout run before PT test
Recovery prep for older candidates at selection
Deload or go back-to-back between programs
Jogging rest during repeats in JG 2.0
Air runner intervals vs outdoor running
Zone 2 treadmill runs in bad weather
Breaking a 15-rep pull-up plateau
Which phase to start Ruck Run Lift four months out
Adding water confidence days safely
Managing NTC or long field events mid-train-up
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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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
Substack
...more
1h 20min
December 03, 20256 Lessons Learned as a Green Beret that Make Business Success Virtually Automatic
Cyber Monday Sale
All Terminator Training Method PDF programs and the SOF Prep Recovery Guide Ebook are 40% off with code CYBERMONDAY thru Wednesday 3 December at 11:59 p.m.
Episode Summary
Kevin shares six Special Forces habits that helped him grow Terminator Training Method from a side project into a thriving coaching business with a long waitlist—and how you can apply them to SOF prep, entrepreneurship, or just being a higher-performing human.
What You’ll Learn (6 SF Habits → Business & Life)
Represent / Look the Part – Why your physical presence, body composition, and overall “put-togetherness” act as a walking billboard for your credibility.
Wake Up Early – Using quiet pre-dawn hours for deep work, training, and needle-moving tasks without distractions.
FITFO (Figure It The F*ck Out) – Developing resourcefulness, solving problems without hand-holding, and learning fast instead of waiting to feel “ready.”
Seek Expert Guidance – Hiring coaches and specialists to accelerate progress, free up bandwidth, and get higher-quality outcomes than doing everything solo.
Work to Standard, Not Time – Setting high standards for output and stopping when the mission is complete—not when an arbitrary clock says you’re done.
Plan & Prepare – Weekly and daily planning, rehearsals, and reps so you’re not winging it with selection, briefs, business tasks, or nutrition/training
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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training---
New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---
TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
--- 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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
...more
1h 14min
November 25, 2025Episode 189 - SFAS Run Pacing, Land Nav Myths, Ranger School Prep, T-Boosters, Meal Prep, New Hybrid Program, Peptides and More!
Black Friday Sale Announcement: Every TTM training program is 50% off site-wide. No code needed. This is the biggest sale of the year! Visit: terminatortraining.com
TrainHeroic Team is 25% off for your first 3 months: T-850 Rebuilt
Today's topics
Breathing and zone 2
Weighted pull ups
My favorite cheat meal
Favorite ab exercises
Ranger School prep
SFAS run pacing
Land nav practice
Jacked Gazelle 2.0 and ACFT
New hybrid program
Interval pacing mistakes
Marathon and ultra plans
Two and Five Mile for 35-year-olds
Testosterone boosters
Ruck | Run | Lift trots
Sleep and recovery
Quality vs zone 2 mileage
Meal prep services
Peptides for endurance
Jeff Nichols programs
Golf driver distance
Pre-SFAS program choice
Grass-fed vs conventional meat
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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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
---
TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt
---
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
Substack
...more
1h 19min
November 23, 2025Episode 188 - Q&A: Ruck/Run Mileage For SFAS, Overtraining, Programming For Delta Selection, Strength-Endurance Training, Fastest Path To SFAS, Peri-workout Nutrition & More!
Warm-ups & cool-downs
Rower drag factor (zone 2 vs sprints)
Favorite sauces
High-calorie snacks
Fatigue vs motivation
Non-running speed work (base phase)
Golf bag setup
Walking vs jogging recoveries
Wind resistance on treadmill
Sweaty hands / grip on carries
Trainability of strength endurance
Post-training nutrition timing
Disqualified 18X → 11B path
One-year-out Delta prep (T-850 + RRL)
Ideal base-building length
Baseline fitness for T-850
High mileage run/ruck for selection
Deadlift improvement (frequency > “workouts”)
Low vs high zone 2 adaptations
Merrick Health labs panel
Cereal as pre-workout breakfast
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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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
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
SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
---
Let’s connect:
Newsletter Sign Up
IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
Substack
...more
1h 17min

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