Linchpin Conversations

Big Glutes & Pump Sessions

 Intro Warm-ups & Stretching. Linchpin Test 13. Fixing an early arm pull. Barbell complexes. A good pump session. Deviating from the programming. Working out Monday thru

New Dad finds a way to stay Fit.

Brandon is a husband & a father of an 11 month old baby boy. Over the last year he has dealt with the major life changes that happen when you become a parent. Free time d

Do I follow Linchpin with everyone else?

Repeat workouts vs new workouts. How to improve your pull-ups the right way. Double-under vs Single-unders. Do Hobbies exist? Squatober, Deadcember, Benchuary Burpees & L

GLP-1's & Program Hopping.

This is my second interview with Phil & a lot has happened since the last time we spoke a couple of years ago. During that time he spent about 18 months on a GLP-1 & also

Does Linchpin have a Training Bias?

Do I consult my wife about programming? Do I use AI when programming? Should people improve at a specific rate? Getting Comfortable being Uncomfortable. Tips for Consiste

He Left & Re-joined Linchpin 3 times!

Gustav is a busy husband & father living on a island off the coast of Sweden. His fitness journey has included Youtube workout videos, globo gyms, CrossFit affiliates & L

Let's Discuss Strength Blocks

Warming up properly Home Gym Gear List Strength Blocks Men's vs Women's barbells Back on the Wagon Defining Interval Training Two Strategies for Intensity Touch-n-Go Reps

Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 15

Scotty is a busy husband & father of two girls. For years he pursued high volume competition training that included "heavy lift + metcon" style workouts. After two years

Butt Rash, Wildfires & The CrossFit Games.

Fitness & wildfire smoke. Questions about the CrossFit Games. What's the point of box jumps? Preventing butt rash during sit-ups Trap bar deadlifts vs conventional Did I

Farm Work, Caregiving & Clinical Depression.

Keba is a hard working woman. She grew up on a farm, getting up early, doing chores & tending to animals. Needless to say, she developed a serious work ethic. She has don

Should we only share perfect form on social media?

Intro Should we only share perfect form on social media? How would I scale a roll to support? What if someone never snatches again? Kickstand Squats How does Linchpin pro

Losing 40kg & being a Firefighter.

Lukas is a professional Firefighter in Germany. He is also a husband with two children. He recently completed a very demanding diver training program for his fire departm

Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits?

Intro. Scaling for a separated shoulder. Fitness for Life vs Chasing the Leaderboard Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits? Fond memories from the CrossFit Games. Landmine

Build your Back Squat with Dumbbells.

Y is a husband & a father of a 5 year old boy. He & his wife have a set of twins on the way. Y works as a materials engineer for an aerospace parts company. Life is busy.

The Work Schedule From HELL!

Get Better at Burpees. Healthy or Fit? Choose One. Undulating Topography. Torture vs Training. Garage Flooring. Training 3x Per Week. Choosing the Right Load. Does my Ego

7 years with Linchpin!

Mike has been a member of Linchpin for 7 years. He is an L3 trainer who believes that CF is not just a training methodology, but rather a way of life. He has been instrum

Discomfort vs Pain or Injury

Checkpoint Golf modifications Books I'm reading Should Warm-ups be scaled too? Kettlebells vs Dumbbells Discomfort vs Pain/Injury Do I workout with my wife? Nutritional R

Running a Marathon, drunk at 1:00am in 3 hr 48 min.

Brian is a UCLA grad who joined the Marine Corps. He flew F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. Currently, he is a Captain flying for United Airlines. He has been active his entire

Can anything replace SLEEP?

Can anything replace sleep? Tips & Tricks for working out in the heat. Programming doubts. Mobility for Barbells. Tales from the military. Pull-up Rep Schemes for Strict

8 years with Linchpin!

Nick is one of the Linchpin O.G.'s. He has been a member of the community for just over 8 years. During that time he has learned a lot about himself, what works & what do