Linchpin Conversations

A member of the Linchpin community emailed us and said their life is very hectic at the moment and free time is rare. They can only do 3 of the 5 workouts we program each week. They asked for help and guidance as to how to best choose which 3 workouts each week would be the most beneficial.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. Should Crossfit include more lateral movements? 2. How can you train alone & improve your technique? 3. Thoughts about Jillian Michaels' anti-CrossFit comments. And much more...

Managing Intensity intelligently. How to manage intensity during workouts to improve athletically & avoid burning out.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. Who are the people I discuss programming with? 2. Pull / Push template vs. Body Part Splits 3. Periodization 4. Strength & Skill Cycles And much more...

Keys to working out consistently. How to be a Fitness Hero who does not miss workouts in 3 simple steps. (Be. Do. Have.) Motivation versus dedication is discussed.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. Favorite Thanksgiving food item 2. Alternative options to running, farmer's carries, etc that can be done indoors during bad weather 3. Three people from history I would like to sit down with 4. Does the programming try to relieve the soreness from prior workouts? 5. A look into the BTWB Specialty Programs And much more...

Do we do "Open Prep" & will the 2021 CF Games Open workouts be programmed as a Linchpin workout of the day?

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. If you miss a workout should you make it up or take the extra rest? 2. How to prioritize fitness properly in your life. 3. Should you wrap your thumbs around the pull-up bar? 4. How to tell if a workout was programmed correctly 5. Allocating time for practice

We answer a question that popped up when Linchpin Test 7 was programmed. Should the workout be scaled to meet the goal times or is it acceptable to disregard the goal times and treat it as more of a Heavy Day with longer breaks? Linchpin Test 7 4 Rounds for time of: 4 Power Cleans, 205/145 4 Front Squats, 205/145 4 Shoulder-to-Overhead, 205/145

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. CrossFit does most things right. What could it do better? 2. Will strategy for the 2021 CF Games Open workouts be given? 3. Proper scaling, coaching and time management at gyms around the world. 4. Would I coach a Linchpin athlete at the Games? 5. If CF never existed, which sports would have the fittest athletes? 6. Should Masters athl...

I relate some real life experiences I have dealt with regarding intelligently working around an injury.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. How to overcome fear of box jumps, being inverted, coming back from injury, etc. 2. How to figure out if your are under-eating 3. What do you do when PR's don't happen as much? 4. Proper pacing for interval workouts. And much more...

A candid discussion about some of the most common mistakes people make in CrossFit and why you want to avoid them. 

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. Was the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games a true test of fitness? 2. Can Mat Fraser & Tia Toomey win again in 2021? 3. Are Justin Medeiros and Haley Adams the future of the sport? 4. Can you train to have a competitive mindset and endure discomfort? 5. If someone wants to "try" CrossFit what is a good workout? 6. Can a test of fitness go too...

Richie Lancaster owns CrossFit Weaverville XC. He talks about his community, improving your knowledge and why they choose to follow Linchpin programming.

Common questions regarding Heavy Days are answered, such as: 1. How to warm-up 2. How to pick the right loading 3. Rest periods 4. Missed lifts 5. Going for a new PR and much more...

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. How to get better at Overhead Squats 2. Am I fitter now compared to when I competed at the 2009 CrossFit Games? 3. Is it important to compete in CrossFit through the Open, local comps, etc? 4. How have my fitness goals evolved over the years? 5. What to replace shuttle runs with during the winter 6. When is it acceptable to do strict m...

This was a real question from a new athlete unfamiliar with CrossFit. It is a common question and one that is critical to understand if you are to have a long, happy and healthy experience with CrossFit training.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. What are the benefits of a half-marathon row? Should you do it? 2. Should scaling/modifying workouts happen with respect to certain "goal times"?        3. CrossFit Linchpin vs. Linchpin Athletics 4. Pros and Cons of various workout/rest day schedules 5. Adding in other activities such as cycling, running, sport, lifting, etc 6. Homema...

An interview with Eric, the owner of CrossFit Undone. We discuss how Covid-19 has affected his gym and what they did while being shut down. Eric has held other occupations, but nothing makes him happier than being a gym owner. He talks about why he chose to use the CF Linchpin private track for programming at his gym. He also offers some advice to new gym owners.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. How will I effective manage Linchpin as it continues to grow? 2. How to approach Heavy Days. 3. How to improve form/technique when training alone. 4. The best way to cook a steak. 5. How to get better at wall ball shots. 6. How/when to incorporate ski ergs & less common equipment And much more....

How many double-unders should you be able to do before you do them in a workout? What are some tips and tricks to improve them? How could you modify a workout that involves double-unders for someone still struggling with them?

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. Thoughts on training kids with CrossFit 2. What made me want to start CrossFit Linchpin & how has the programming evolved? 3. How to test Fraser and Toomey 4. Can you improve your rowing? 5. Breaking down Heavy Day rep schemes 6. Pacing on AMRAPs...maintain, speed up or slow down? 7. General programming discussion

The right warm-up for YOU. What is the purpose of a warm-up? How can you incorporate skill practice into a warm-up? There are benefits to intelligently experimenting and figuring out what works best for your specific individual needs. You should feel authorized to deviate slightly from the plan and learn.

Questions/topics from the Linchpin community answered were: 1. What do I think of the 2020 CrossFit Games events? 2. Will I commentate at the 2020 CF Games? 3. Would I consider holding a Linchpin games online? 4. Who are my top male and female picks for the 2020 CF Games?