Terminator Training Show

In today's episode, I answered 10 Questions from this week's IG Q&A: 1.  how far out do you plan your workouts? 2. On a powerlifting program do you increase weight on assistance work or just main lifts? 3. I get distracted during workouts and they take forever. The sets are good quality though. It this ok? 4. How many hours per week is jacked gazelle? 5. Carbs before or after a hard...

NEW PROGRAM on TrainHeroic: TTM Bro Split + Welcome to episode 40! Today's questions: Jrizz57- Pre workout nutrition for very early training (for example, 0430 wake up and begin training within 1 hour) Chandan_does_fitness- Does working through minor injuries and being creaky just come with lifting for years? How to recuperate from the flu so I can go back to working out? What’s your favorite...

Today's questions: #1- Does low carb cause cramping? If so what’re the best high carb/low cal foods?#2- Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor? #3- Is it worth brutalizing myself doing a hard lifting program if I’m in a deficit? #4- How to determine which deadlift variation is best for someone with short arms and long legs? #5- Benefits/drawbacks of a deficit deadlift vs rack pull? #6- Best...

This week's episode highlights the main aspects of maximum/elite health, aesthetics and performance, and how they relate and how they differ. Ideally, we'd all be pro bodybuilders, elite marathon runners, squat 700 lbs, feel great 24/7, and live till 100+. But that's not in the cards for a single person on earth. Learn what goes into maximizing all of these areas of your life, along...

Today's Q&A questions: How detrimental is zyn/nicotine in regards to fitness/gen health? No Access to a barbell for high bar squats. Should I sub with a smith machine or goblet squat? I sometimes need a 2nd workout to curb anxiety, how do I do this gainzfully? Is it better to rest and recover when sick or still train with reduced volume? What are some of your favorite lower body power exe...

Veterans Day Weekend Q&A episode. Questions included: Which foods raise blood sugar the most? And is that a big deal? Homemade Pre workout recipes? What is one non-fitness related thing you do for your mental health? Are there pre-workouts that don’t cause breakouts? Topic: Peaking for an event Is blood work for a natty lifter a worthwhile investment? Any labs you recommend? What are signs of...

Heres a rundown of today's questions: Trying to add size but I feel tired after big meals, any suggestions? Mention: The Omega Project How detrimental to your joints is ruck running? Worth doing if training for mil selection? Love jacked gazelle! Can you do cardio in the AM and lift in the PM? How much deep sleep should you average per night? For a firefighter, which program do you recommend?...

Today's episode answers 15 Q&A questions (the most I've answered in a single episode!) I talked about a few interesting subjects and I have included links (see below questions) for some more info if you're interested The questions were as follows 1. Can you build muscle with calisthenics? 2. Top 3 gymnastics moves for regular lifters? 3. Are there any good multi-planar movements...

Finally, we have an intro! Hope you all enjoyed it. Today's Q&A episode included the following questions: How can I boost my immune system? Should I be eating Something before early morning workouts? Do you prefer a high or low volume approach? Can you break your metabolism? What is the best way to get better at bench How much beef/red meat do you eat? How can I program strength training...

Welcome to another episode of the TTM show! This weeks Q&A's included the following: How much water should we drink? Is it ok to train 7 days/week? Do you prefer a high high carb, high fat, or balanced macro intake? Older navy interservice transfer heading to SFAS, any advice? What is a good way to maintain hip health/good hip stretches? Thoughts on creatine Hungry all day, should I eat l...

Today's Q&A answered 13 listener questions: What’s a sure fire way to build big ass arms? Can you use cialis as a pre-workout? What are the benefits of sauna use? How important is exercise order? What happens when you lift heavy while in a calorie deficit? Is injectable L-carnitine effective? Why is cardio a bad long term fat loss strategy? What are your favorite protein snacks? How do yo...

Fasting is magic. Red meat and eggs are unhealthy. Vegetables are unhealthy. You can't be successful without a robust morning routine. Turn off electronics two hours before bed. Don't work out if you didn't sleep 8 hours. Do these claims sound ridiculous to you? I hope so. But unfortunately, in today's world anyone can say anything they want on social media. If that person happ...

Questions from today's episode included: Is it beneficial to hold off on caffeine for an hour after you get up? How much milk and bread will get me through Hurricane Ian? Is it smart to work out while sick? What breed is your dog? How much alcohol and dumbbells for hurricane? How important/often should you replace electrolytes? What is your morning routine? What is the best training split? Ca...

In this episode I answered the 11 best questions from the last two IG Q&A's. Questions included: What is your favorite running workout? Should I be static stretching post workout? What are your thoughts on bro type workouts (ex: bench press for 30/20/15/10 reps)? Every chest/shoulders day my right shoulder hurts the day/2 days after. Any tips? Is it smart to eat something before morning w...

Age gets the blame for a lot of issues when it comes to health and fitness. Your joints hurt, you don't recover well, you don't feel energetic like you used to...the list goes on. I'm here to tell you that it's NOT just age, it's the fact that you can't do the things you did in your 20's and expect your older self to be able to handle them. When you age, you don&...

Q&A w/ my wife Monica @monica_m_smith. Questions: 1. What are some tips for better sleep 2. What are good anti inflammatory foods? 3. Best 5 mile times you’ve seen in the Army? 4. What is a good shoulder/trap recovery protocol after a long ruck? 5. What are the benefits of front squatting with a clean grip vs a crossover grip?  6.Which supplements are worth using? 7. How to be more productive...

Programs, blog, nutrition guide ALL 50% OFF TILL MIDNIGHT, SEPTEMBER 5TH! terminatortraining.com Kickstart - beginner/garage gym friendly (3 day/wk w/ optional 4th day) Hypertrophy - intermediate/advanced (5 day/wk muscle building) Jacked Gazelle - Hybrid athlete ( advanced-endurance/powerbuilding) SFAS prep - 12 week program for Special Forces (Green Beret) selection Nutrition Guide eBook - 32 pa...

Questions include: 1. What is your stance on barbell squats, bench, deadlift? 2. What do you recommend eating to stay lean and healthy? 3. Is a high or low volume approach better for muscle gain? 4. Is 10,000 steps a day really that important? 5. Is it possible to eat intuitively? Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more re...

Welcome to the terminator training show! This week is a Q&A episode where I answered the following questions: What are the best glute exercises? What is the best way to warm up? How can I implement plyometric training? What are some common selection prep mistakes/what’s your favorite part of selection? What are some good sleep tracking devices? How do I lower my resting heart rate? How do I im...

Welcome to episode 22 of the TTM show! This episode is a conversation with my friend Brian Clark. We talked about a wide range of topics including: -Common mistakes made when training the younger population and what age is safe to start training -The importance of understanding the nervous system and the roll it plays in strength/muscle development and recovery - How genetics play a larger roll in...

In this Q&A episode, I answer 6 questions from my most recent Instagram story "Ask Me Anything". I answered the following questions in depth: 1. What are the best strategies for implementing rucking? 2. What are some tips to get rid of body odor? 3. How much sleep per night is ideal? 4. I've been having sub par workouts lately, what can cause this? 5. Is it a good idea to get a...

In this Q&A episode, I answer 7 questions from my weekly Instagram Q&A. Questions include: 1. What are your thoughts on pistol squats? 2. What are some good low carb dessert options? 3. What do you eat in a day as a hardgainer? 4. Can stress affect bowel movements? 5. What apps are good for tracking macros? 6. What are your favorite and least favorite exercises? Whichever platform you’re t...

A lot of people will say "just eat in a calorie deficit", and just leave it at that. There's very little information/content put out about how to feel more satiated WHILE in a calorie deficit. Heres the deal... Losing fat doesn't have to be miserable 24/7. Sure, you'll need to accept being hungry sometimes if you're in a calorie deficit for long enough. But there are...

In this episode, I highlight 5 nutrition myths and 5 training myths (along with a bonus myth) that still circulate the internet to this day.  Social media is great, but it's full of conflicting information that can create confusion among non-fitness and health experts. This often leads to hesitancy to start a fitness or nutrition program because it's so hard to decipher what's right...

In this single topic episode, I dive into the most important factors to consider for hypertrophy training (muscle building) Topics of discussion include: Why to train for hypertrophy The three main drivers of hypertrophy training: mechanical tension, muscle damage, metabolic stress How many sets/week/muscle group should you do to gain muscle What rep range is best for muscle growth Rest periods Mu...