Linchpin Conversations

72 Hour Fast Taking time off from training. CFL1 & L2 credentials. The story behind Linchpin. Useful data Fitness & the military. Some people don't care about technique.

Irina was born in Russia & lived there through her early 20's before coming to America. She is a software architect at a tech company in Portland, OR. One of her coworkers is a Linchpin member & during Covid talked her into doing the David Goggins Challenge & into joining Linchpin. This is her story.

Coming back from an injury. Avoiding bias when programming. Accessory work. Skill work. Heavy Day at a High Heart Rate. Has the culture of CrossFit changed? Train as a busy parent with a new baby.

Ashley is a mom, a wife, a program hopper, a farmer & she holds down a full time job! Needless to say, she is a busy woman. She struggled after her daughter was born to find the time & motivation to workout. In this episode she shares her journey & what works for her.

Alistair lives in the U.K., works from home & mostly trains using Linchpin's "limited equipment option". His fitness journey began in 2014 as a runner. Over the last 10+ years he has been a member of several different physical gyms as well as tried out various online programming options. All of this experiences lead him back to Linchpin. He shares his story in this episode.

Linchpin succession plan. Stats that influence programming. Pacing for interval workouts. Would I go back & change original Linchpin workouts? Things I miss about my time in the Navy. No pull-up bar, what should I do? How long does programming take? Barbell complexes. Difference between the Linchpin Tests & the monthly Tests?

In the past, Forrest has been a notorious program hopper. Over the years he has followed 8 different online competitor programs as well as 6 or more online program for non-competitors. We has run marathons & pursued powerlifting for 3 solid years. After all this, he finds himself back at Linchpin. This is his story.

Open workouts. 12 Days of Christmas workout. Machines & CrossFit What's new at Linchpin? HYROX Programming Paleo Kits Modifying loads Clean & Jerk vs Snatch Only Dumbbell workouts. Training when you work irregular hours.

Rick has always been a talented athlete. From a young age he was playing hockey, running track & competing at a high level. When he was a teenager he became addicted to alcohol & later to drugs as well. These substances negatively affected his athletic goals as well as his entire life. Today he is 22 years sober & helps other people achieve their physical & life goals. This is his story.

Favorite Thanksgiving foods. Ring Rows vs Aussie Pull-ups. How to log dumbbell loads in btwb. Scale the load or the reps? What is "Fran Lung"? btwb "Committed Club". Xebex Rower & calories. Zone 2 for Rest Days. Promoting health with your family. Front Rack positions.

Chris & Danielle decided to sell their home in Virginia & travel the United States living out of an RV. They sold a bunch of their possessions, put the rest in storage & hit the open road. They have been on a never ending road trip around the U.S. for one year. They have had their ups & downs, highs & lows. No matter where they are, they make fitness happen with dumbbells or an outdoor adventure....

Lillian is a busy mom & a business owner. Two years ago she purchased a business that sells tulip bulbs all across New Zealand. She has a 2.5 year old son & a 10-week old son. Needless to say, she has her hands full & her free time is very limited. She does not let this prevent her from finding time every day to workout. This is her story. 

Favorite Sandbag movements Getting Humbled. Can't Overhead Squat heavy. Linchpin meet-up & throwdown Pegboard Preparing for Competition Learning HSW & HSPU.

Barry is a husband, father & a grandfather. He played Rugby for about 30 years & lived to tell the tale. He is currently a coach at Defiance Fit, based in Brighouse in the U.K. They follow Linchpin programming & have a thriving community.

Scaling to avoid DOMS? Calculating "Super Fitness Robot" times. Are Cleans & Snatches necessary? Importance of a Squat Rack. Kettlebell Swings Chiropractors...worthwhile or useless?

Ike is a husband & father of 3 children. He has spent many years of his life as an investor in the stock market. What he shares in this episode is NOT financial advice, it is just his personal experience & opinions. He also loves racing cars & has been a student, as well as an instructor. This is his story.

What if you Never Kip Again? Rearranging workouts when sick. Bar dips vs Ring Dips. Different style deadlift grips. Building Ring Muscle-up capacity.

Jeremy is a husband & father of 3. He has been big, tall & heavy for all of his life. When he stopped playing sports his weight started to become an issue. He decided to take a GLP1 to help him lose weight & improve some of his health markers. This is his story.

Training vs Testing. The gym owners dilemma. Life is busy…focus on food or fitness? Learning handstands. Fitness while traveling. (Links to another question) Working out in public. Favorite Ice Cream. Dangerous movement combos. Warm-up sets vs Working sets Midline work.

Matt is a husband & father of two girls. He has been a fulltime dive instructor for over 25 years. This occupation has enabled him to travel the world seeking adventure & opportunity. He was born & raised in the U.K., but he has called the Philippines home since 2003. He currently owns a dive business & resort focused on scuba adventures. This is his story.

Our favorite workout style. The story behind "Linchpin". Reverse Hypers. 2026 Games Meet up? Struggling with Dips. Thumb wrapped around pull-up bar, yes or no? What has CF taught me that applies to life? Testing workouts. Extreme Scaling of workouts. Help! Air Squats destroy me!

Steph is a wife & mother of 3. Her days are hectic. She works from home full time as an underwriter. When she is not occupied with that she is caring for her 3 kids & running them around to soccer practice & games. She found fitness later in life & has found a way to make it a daily habit. This is her story.

Linchpin Conversations…intro Manual Treadmills The Daily Videos Dumbbells for Heavy Days Doomsday Prepping. Finding a good doctor. Choosing an Air Runner. CrossFit Medical Society. Leaderboards. "Tactical Games"

Dawn is an Occupational Therapist who currently works with Ukrainian soldiers who have lost arms and/or legs in the war. She helps them learn to use their new prosthetic limbs so they can function in the real world & perform life's tasks. This is her story.

Open Heart Surgery & Linchpin. What I wish I knew when I started CrossFit. Weight belts…necessary or not? Odd Objects & the Transverse Plane. Programming Games workouts. Pull-up rep schemes. How long does programming take? Increase your deadlift. Swapping around training days. Wall Walks.