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 Sale00: 5:34 – Married to the barbell, anti machines/specialty bars00: 17:48 – Oly lifts, without the skill00:26:29 – Insane metcons00:31:55 – Ruck/kit running year-round00: 35:34 – Doing burpees00:39:05 – Training so hard it interfered with on-the-job performance00:42:54 – Regularly sacrificing sleep to get training in00: 47:13 – Chasing strengths, neglecting other things00:51:20 – Absurd amounts of pull-ups, mostly weighted, all same grip00:54:28 – Thinking hypertrophy training was a waste00:57:57 – 200% programs00:1:02:34 – Going hard on weekends with alcohol, then destroying myself on Mondays01:07:33 – Outro---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_trainingCwench 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 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 athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: