Linchpin Conversations

Should you sit during rest periods? | Ring row progressions. | Improving gymnastics. | Turning 40 years old. | Master athletes & loading.

Olivia has been following Linchpin since 2015 & joined the private track in March of 2018. She lives in Alaska with her husband & her two kids. She talks about pregnancy, why scaling is cool & the wonders of community.

Forward lunges vs Reverse lunges, which are better? | Being 300 pounds & beginning to work out again. | Are sit-ups bad for your back? | Best cardio equipment. | Are warm-ups necessary?

A member of the Linchpin community can do 5-6 strict pull-ups, but does not know how to kip. What should he do during a 21-15-9 workout to improve his fitness, modify the workout & still preserve the intended stimulus?

Emily Sherwood joins me to discuss L-sit modifications, Bedtime routines, Ice baths, Games athlete programming & how to get Strong.

Is there a benefit to lifting heavy on tired legs or is it smarter to rest & hit the lifting on a day when you feel 100% rested?

Individual vs Affiliate programming. | Is the CF Open a "pass or fail" test?

The Deadlift vs the Squat! If you could only do one movement for the rest of your life, which would you pick & why?

Dropping in to gyms when traveling. | Bo Jackson, Micheal Jordan & 100 mile races. | The Egyptian Pyramids. | Tips for working out at 5:15am.

Our community is full of single moms, working mothers & countless other women whose lives are hectic. but they still find a way to make fitness a priority.

Interviewing Linchpin members. | Bear hug holds. | Working on weaknesses. | Rebounding box jumps. | Working around aches & pains.

"I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time." This quote by Blaise Pascal is one of my favorites. It is a guiding principle behind my personal philosophy on how to program beautiful & effective workouts.

The purpose of the Linchpin Tests. | Choosing the right loading. | Improving movement as a garage athlete. | Books everyone should read.

Experienced athletes lifting less frequently & getting new PR's. We share real success stories.

Dealing with mom guilt. | Winning the 2014 NW Regionals. | Favorite movement & workout. | Working out during & after pregnancy. | The glide kip. | Do we workout together or separately?

How many "indulgences or treats" does it take to derail your nutrition?

Info about affiliating your garage. | Top 10 grocery store items. | The bench press. | Experimenting with workout schedules. | Linchpin Test 6 challenge.

Being consistent with your training, due to making smart decisions, is far more important than being a hero on any one workout.

Qualifying for the CF Games as a master athlete. | Various coaching styles | Low intensity training days. | Crossover Symmetry. | Attending a CF L1 seminar.

Tips & tricks to avoid burn out in CrossFit.

Living with chronic pain. | Is 100% intensity needed for results? | Lessons learned from the SEALs.

Lifting heavy once a week makes people STRONG. Need proof? Listen to real back squat stories from members of the worldwide Linchpin community. Respect the heavy days & good things happen.

Zone 2 Training. | Lifting heavy every day...good or bad?| Heavy Day programming frequency.

A member of the Linchpin community is going to the selection process for Delta Force. I reached out to a friend who was at that unit for many years for insight, advice & guidance regarding physical preparation. 

Funniest thing I saw in a gym. | CF Games vs Real Life. | Other podcasts I recommend. | Will I grow a beard? | Fear of going heavy after an injury. | What if snatching hurts? | Linchpin Test 5 Challenge.