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NEW Hypertrophy Program: Hypertrophy 2.0 —Today's Topics:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:18 - Mentally Bouncing Back From SUT Failure00:05:41 - Balancing ROTC PT With Jacked Gazelle 3.o00:10:01 - Career Options After the Army00:13:48 - Hypertrophy Training With a Home Gym00:20:13 - Running Programs While Deployed00:20:47 - Leg Press vs. Hack Squat00:27:35 - Combining Base Building and Hypertrophy00:28:42 - Timing Bulking, Cutting, and Maintenance00:32:43 - GLP-1s, Fat Loss, and GPP00:36:04 - Training Frequency for a Faster 5K00:39:13 - Best MegaFit Meals00:43:01 - Balancing Rowing and Strength Training00:46:27 - Best Hill Sprint Spots Near Southern Pines00:48:16 - What I'd Change About Older Programs00:50:17 - Running Programs for Experienced Lifters00:51:11 - Hypertrophy Training for Long-Term SFAS Prep00:54:48 - Strength and Running PRs With Ruck Run Lift00:56:40 - Free Weights vs. Machines for SFAS01:02:33 - Running vs. Rucking Carryover01:05:47 - Rebuilding Fitness After Ranger School01:06:05 - Training for SUT and the Q Course01:06:33 - Training Smarter and Staying Healthy With Age—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

TTM HYPERTROPHY 2.0 IS HERE — 25% OFF LAUNCH SPECIALGainzville: Hypertrophy 2.0 by TTMSale ends till 11:59PM Thursday Nov. 5th 2026TTM 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 info3:37 program details (intro, demos, etc.)4:44 new feature! Tips for coaches (in intro)6:40 program structure, phase layout, split11:02 cardio details - not a hybrid program12:15 who this program is for / not for13:38 how I learned to write “next level” programs17:55 enough cardio for smashing 5 milers?19:17 hypertrophy for military over/underrated (HOT TAKE!)27:55 macros/calories in hybrid training vs. hypertrophy30:23 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 career33:41 will you lose run ability? + calorie surplus?34:11 hypertrophy + aerobic separate vs. hybrid plan?35:14 best cardio during gain phase37:46 tracking workouts + phone shenanigans39:10 lifting w/ no cardio for fat loss?42:43 TTM programs winter into next spring43:26 incorporating running into program44:45 differences between this program and the OG47:19 hybrid vs. hypertrophy for fat loss50:15 why I lived so far from Bragg when in52:28 consolidating stressors w/ hypertrophy bias hybrid plan55:10 Outro_____________New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook New: Hypertrophy 2.0 — Welcome to GainzvilleNew SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) —Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.—New Running Program: TTM Run AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

Stay informed on the upcoming program release (and other high-value TTM content you won't see on other platforms) by signing up for our newsletter:Subscribe Here—Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Generalized vs. Custom Selection Prep Programming00:07:01 - Improving Running Cadence and Form00:08:57 - Finding Purpose After a Medical Discharge00:11:01 - Best Programs for SFRE Prep00:13:49 - TTM Personal Mentoring Options00:15:10 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome00:16:57 - SOPSY for Selection Prep00:18:03 - Overcoming Fear of SOF Selection00:19:45 - When Do Interval and Tempo Gains Regress?00:21:28 - Zero Torque Running00:22:58 - Preparing for RASP Worm Log PT00:24:50 - Physical Therapy Careers in the Military00:26:21 - Jacked Gazelle 2.0 After 3.000:26:40 - What Makes a Successful 18X/Option 40 Candidate?00:28:39 - When to Transition From Cutting to Recomp00:30:46 - Managing Illness During Running Time Trials00:32:26 - Why I Left the Army00:34:20 - Prioritizing High-Impact Tasks vs. Busywork00:37:49 - Best Exercises for Running and Rucking00:38:43 - Best Training Programs for Option 4000:39:53 - What to Run After Ruck | Run | Lift00:41:12 - Conjugate Training for SFAS Prep00:42:28 - Managing IT Band Pain00:45:30 - Building a Running Base While Lifting00:47:11 - Training and Recovery After 6000:47:36 - Catching Up on Sleep After FTX00:48:22 - Future TTM Medical and Marksmanship Courses00:49:52 - Training Around Unpredictable Military Schedules00:53:04 - Running Cadence During Zone 200:55:34 - The Current Culture of Army Special Forces00:57:48 - Jacked Gazelle 3.0 After Running Programs00:59:25 - Substituting Dips for Pressing in T85001:00:49 - 12-Month BOR-TAC Selection Prep01:01:13 - Best Single-Leg Machine Exercises01:05:04 - When to Add Training Volume01:07:16 - Neutonic: Improved Focus or Placebo?—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

Fall Sale: 25% off all Programs & Guides for a limited time. Use code: FALL25—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—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—New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook —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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

PartnershipsRice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM—Today's Topics00:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Scheduling Unit PT00:07:57 - Eating Out While Staying On Track00:12:38 - Low-Impact Cardio While Injured00:14:45 - Field Notebooks And Daily Reflection00:16:33 - Returning To SFAS After Failure00:19:11 - Circuits For Tactical Athletes00:22:57 - Explosive Work In New Hypertrophy Program00:24:13 - The Value Of Ranger School00:28:25 - Replacing Running While Injured00:31:01 - Mid-Program Performance Regression00:36:31 - Staying Up Late Vs. Waking Early00:39:44 - Getting Assigned To 18D00:41:36 - Splitting Up Supersets00:43:53 - Field Training Before SFAS00:48:34 - Programming Around BJJ00:51:10 - Cooking With Butter And Oil00:53:49 - National Guard Unit Selection00:55:31 - Hardest Military School00:55:46 - Shutting Your Mind Off At Night01:00:21 - Fueling A Hilly Half Marathon01:02:36 - Transitioning Away From Macro Tracking—New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook —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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—Partnerships Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

SALE! 25% Off All SOF Prep Programs with code SOF25 (ends Sept. 30) Today's Topics:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:24 - Long Walk Fueling Strategy00:05:39 - Getting Better at Golf00:10:46 - Balancing Training and Hobbies00:12:38 - Training After Field Exercises00:15:03 - RRL and SFAS Before OSUT00:18:11 - Favorite Quote for Motivation00:22:24 - Hitting 550 Grams of Carbs00:26:34 - Pairing 2 & 5 Mile With T85000:28:38 - Mindset for 18Xs and Option 40s00:31:32 - Adductor Recovery and Strengthening00:32:47 - Family Life in Special Forces00:39:45 - Hinge Variations: Pros and Cons00:44:31 - Making Zone 2 Less Boring00:47:33 - Best TTM Program for Muscle and Strength00:49:47 - Cutting During Injury Rehab00:52:02 - Ideal Bodyweight for Selection00:54:50 - Foam Roller vs. Tiger Tail for Selection00:56:49 - Grief, Training, and Recovery00:59:22 - Losing Muscle With Endurance Training—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

SALE! 25% off all SOF prep programs for a limited time-use code SOF25 at checkout: SOF Prep CollectionResources Mentioned in This Episode:Heat Training VideoBusiness Coaching – Will SchillerToday'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—New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook —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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

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—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

New E-book: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM—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—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—Other Partnerships:Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack

New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook —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—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 AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete—New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMSpoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training—Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack