Why Level 3 PTs Are Failing (& I HATE Russian Twists)

Are you just a "Level 3 PT" or are you actually a coach? In this episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, we dive deep into the widening gap in coach education and why simply "doing the basics" isn't enough if you lack a punch of passion I'm going to QUICKLY break down the plyometric continuum, moving beyond basic jumps to explain eccentric absorption and shock methods for better athlete performance... or just a it of understanding. I'm also discussing core exercises and ab training that actually work, explaining why you need to ditch the Russian twists... the most hateful exercise in my life. Stick around for "Vision Boards" & low-calorie Halo Top alternative. 0:18 Welcome to the Podcast & Tom's New Knives 1:57 Advanced Knife Skills & Kitchen Aspirations 3:33 Creativity vs. Basics in Work & Golf 4:04 Online Coaching: Quantity Over Quality in Content? 5:06 Life Updates & The Speed of Time 6:38 Podcast Listener Base & Event Conflicts 9:50 The Vision Board Experience: Clarity vs. Broad Goals 14:33 Critiquing Vision Boards & Horoscope Analogies 15:46 Collecting Pens & Golf Tees 16:53 Client Training Challenge & Plyometrics Introduction 18:13 Understanding the Plyometric Continuum 21:07 The Crisis in Coach Education: Beyond Level 3 PT 25:09 Are Coaches Losing Passion for Fitness? 27:21 Why Coaches Need Diverse Training Experience 31:14 The Value of Continuous Learning & Seminars 33:15 Dieting Progress & Low-Calorie Snack Finds 34:37 The Innovative Cereal Shaker Cup 38:01 Hunting for Low-Calorie Ice Cream & Ninja Creamy 41:34 Adult Pleasures: From Appliances to a Clean Home 45:05 The Joys of Golf & Pre-Game Rituals 46:37 YouTube Recommendation: Core Exercises & Gym Reactions If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅

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Why Level 3 PTs Are Failing (& I HATE Russian Twists) is an episode from Push Pull Legs Podcast by Tom Hall & Dan Meek.

This episode is 48:13 long.

This episode was published on Feb 5, 2026.

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