Linchpin Conversations

Jake is a husband & father of two children. He works as a Corrections Officer in a prison. For years he trained & competed as a Strongman. When his daughter was born he took a hard look at the decisons he was making for his long term health & fitness. This lead Jake to Linchpin & he just celebrated his one year anniversary.

Ryan is a husband & father of 2 kids. After many years with Linchpin he decided to try different programming. He emailed me about his experience & how trying the other programming solidified his decision to return to Linchpin asap. This is his story.

Warm-ups Gross Movement Patterns When is too old for a 1RM Deadlift? Balancing Training & Sports My Favorite Meal Fitness for Astronauts Fitness IQ Women over 40 are under attack. Linchpin Tests vs Monthly Fitness Tests How to use the VNR cycles Run/Bike/Row & Pull-ups Axle Bar vs Traditional Barbell Shuttle Runs

Nick is an active duty member of the U.S. Navy. He has been active his entire life. He attended his Level 1 CrossFit seminar in 2008 & then pursued Olympic Weightlifting for several years. An injury forced him to abandon Oly lifting & start exploring various other training programs. This journey lead him to Linchpin. This is his story.

Building grip strength. Should you do something on Rest Days? Hyrox style workouts. Male & female distances & calories. Ways to approach bike sprints. The VNR "Get your 1st Pull-up" cycle. Getting out of your comfort zone. Help! I can only train 3 days a week. Singles vs Doubles on Heavy Days Let's talk watches & hobbies.

Jan's story is interesting. He was a program hopper for many years of his life, bouncing from one to another. However, he has officially been a membr of the Linchpin community for over 7 years! This makes him a true Linchpin O.G. During this interview he explains what drew him to Linchpin so many years ago & why he has stayed.

Is the CrossFit Open really inclusive? Strict vs Kipping Pull-ups Breathing Strategies. Overview of Programming Goals. When did the "AMA's" start? Intensity & Recovery, where is the sweet spot? How to use the VNR cycles with Linchpin.  

Steve is a husband, a father, an IT professional & in his own words, an "extroverted introvert". After losing his fahter at a young age he struggled serverely with food issues. He found CrossFit & decided to make sure he was as healthy as possible for his kids so they did not have to lose their father early in life. At nearly 50 years old he is in phenomenal shape & chose Linchpin after hopping ar...

Jumping Pull-ups Pacing workouts. How big is the Linchpin community? Mobility work? Lungs vs Strength. Toes-to-bar & Strict Pull-ups. Working out after 40. Buying a rower. Low Back soreness vs strength.

Jay is a husband, as well as a father to four children. He works in federal law enforcement & his wife is a business owner. Needless to say, they are very busy. Fitness helped save his life in 2016 when he was bitten by a rattlesnake. Through all of this, he has managed to keep fitness a priority in his life. He has bounced around trying out various program, but he chooses Linchpin. This is his st...

This episode is all about the many Varied Not Random cycles that are now available to members of the Linchpin community. There are over 20 different cycles that add up to over $600 in total value. Linchpin gets them for free. 

Ryan is a husband, as well as a father of 3 children. Between his busy job & family commitments there is not much time left to train. This forces him to be efficient with his time. He loves running, especially long distance. He has cracked the code figured out how to train Linchpin while also training for long running races. He is the point of contact for the Unofficial Linchpin Endurance squad. T...

Quick singles vs Touch & Go. Box Jumps Intensity. Heavy Lift + Metcon Wearables. Training a deconditioned person Accessory work. Training alone & technique. Back Squat vs Leg Press Cleaning your garage gym.

Habib was born in Greece, but he has lived in Dubai, Istanbul, London & Pittsburgh. He is about to move once again & start a new life in the Netherlands. His brother is a Buddhist Monk who lives in a retreat in Nepal. This prompted Habib to make an epic trip to see his brother, practice mediation & hike to 5000m of elevation!

Knees-to-elbows grip Bike vs Rower CrossFit terminology Training days & results. Scaling up. Deadlift grip. VNR cycles The CF Open Sugary Treats & discipline

Dom is the owner of CrossFit Glabeck. They are located in Germany & have been a CrossFit affiliate for 11 years. Dom has a ton of knowledge & experience training people & building a strong community. He also plays a critical role in developing the Coach's Notes & Lesson Plans which are included in the "Linchpin Private Track for Gym Owners".

Interval training on a Treadmill Mastering the basics. Accessory work. CFL1 Pull-up bar or Rings? How to improve pull-ups Lifting straps. VNR cycles Starting over at 47 years old. Goal times. Nutrition

Ingrid is a wife & mother of two children. She is a highly accomplished athlete who became a two-time All-American in the pole vault in 2007, won Pac-10's in 2008 her senior year, & qualified for the 2008 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. She competed twice at the CrossFit Games as a member of an Affiliate team & participated in the GRID League for 3 seasons. She also had open heart surgery at 2...

VNR cycles for free! How to scale dumbbell workouts. Advice I would change. Working out when sick. Modifying box jumps. Don't quit. How to test your limits. Fitness & pregnancy. Jumping rope for conditioning. Linchpin complexes. Working around an injury. Doing lunges & carries in a small space. Weight belts & wrist wraps. Prioritizing lifts & skills

Johan is a husband, a father & a clinical psychologist living outside of Stockholm, Sweden. His days are spent assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing psychological disorders and emotional distress in his clients. He also has ADHD & has found successful ways to navigate this in his personal & professional life. This is his story.

Low Ceiling - Wall ball replacement How to NOT "Ego lift". Working out on sore muscles. Respect the GHD. Back Squat vs Belt Squat Ski Erg & sled work. Bodybuilding movements Heavy Days vs Heavy Days at a High Heart Rate 

Curt is a former Marine who's life has taken him in crazy directions. He was homeless for a time & his friend tried to talk him into doing a robbery. Luckily, he refused. He had a troubled relationship with his father, but mended it to join the family business of catching alligators. He has a fascinating story.

Tierra is a baker by trade. She works in the kitchen of a 200 bed hospital. She is in charge of making a different cookie & dessert every single day of the year! Even though her occupation has her surrounded by tasty treats, she is finding a way to make fitness an important part of her life. This is her story.

Strength vs Lungs. Linchpin data. Set loads vs % Workouts I regret. CF Open. Banded Bar Muscle-ups btwb fitness level Lateral movements My personal preferences for workouts. Strength + Metcon = mediocre results De-load weeks Using Linchpin to prepare for BUD/s Rate of Perceived Exertion Overcoming Low Motivation Progressing from Scaled to RX gymnastics Mobility work. Modifications for pregnancy

Kate is a mom, a wife & a math teacher. She has been running for years & loves long distance challenges. She has run 12 hour races & 50 milers. She has recovered from injuries like torn ACL's & overcome other obstacles. In this episode she discusses how she balances a love of running & Linchpin workouts.