Workouts that haunt me.
Linchpin Conversations
CFL1 vs CFL2 vs CFL3 vs CFL4 Mental block with Box Jumps Linchpin in one sentence. Understanding the “No-Equipment Option” Bar Path with a Big Belly Workouts that haunt me. Favorite CrossFit Fads Deload Week vs Modulating Intensity Coming back after a 6 year break.
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Physiotherapist shares his expertise.
Linchpin Conversations
Ricardo is a physiotherapist living & working just south of Santiago, Chile. When people get injured in sports or daily life, he helps them recover & get back to 100%. He uses classic techniques in his therapy practice as well as incorporating functional movements. This is his story.
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Will Zone 2 training improve High Intensity efforts?
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Athletes who make smart decisions. Improving Oly lifts. Will Zone 2 improve high intensity efforts? How many Pull-ups & Dips = 1 Muscle-up? No-equipment workout. Active vs Full Rest Days.
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Someone set his gym on FIRE!
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Tomasz was born & raised in Poland before moving to the U.K. in hopes of a better life. Working a stressful job with long hours did not leave him with a lot of time to workout. He was unhappy with how he looked & ready for a change. He has bounced around various programs from power lifting to body building to fitness. He now calls Linchpin his home & worked out at a local gym in his town until an arsonist set it on fire! This is his story.
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Why do people Quit CrossFit?
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Why do people Quit CrossFit? How to increase your pull-ups. How to approach a 1RM. What’s the point of a cool down? How to use a “landmine attachment”. How do we program Thursdays & Sundays for gyms? A realistic take on mobility. Is accessory work really optional? Are Running, biking & rowing interchangeable? What is my Rest Day routine?
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Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 14
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Garbage, Recycling, Mt. Kilimanjaro & CrossFit. John is a husband, a father & the CEO of a recycling company. He started doing CrossFit 20 years ago. During that time he has tried many different programs, training styles & even climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. All of his travels brought him to Linchpin & he explains why.
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"Gwen" & the Zone Diet.
Linchpin Conversations
Thoughts on “Gwen” Dumbbells & weight loss. What does “Rest as Needed” mean? Linchpin & BJJ Pros & Cons of 5am workouts. Getting a Linchpin tattoo Segmented Lifting & Cardio programs Evening training disrupts sleep. Is the Zone Diet relevant in 2026?
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Aviation, River Guide & the CrossFit Games.
Linchpin Conversations
Jo is the president of Gem Air, based in Salmon, Idaho. This is a family business that she had no intention of running, but life has a way at laughing at your plans. She has been athletic all her life & even competed at the Crossfit Games on a team. In addition to all of that she has been a river guide for 25 years. This is her story.
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Help! My Back Squat is stuck!
Linchpin Conversations
Repeating a year of programming. Back Squat is stuck. Fitness while traveling. Why is Linchpin’s logo orange? Optional Accessory work Warming up or Cooling Down, which is more important Building up load vs Holding the same weight across Program Hoppers Avoiding 1RM Tactical Games Jump Rope Box Get Overs Choosing loading.
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Strongman tries Linchpin.
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.
info_outline- Repeating a year of programming.
- Back Squat is stuck.
- Fitness while traveling.
- Why is Linchpin’s logo orange?
- Optional Accessory work
- Warming up or Cooling Down, which is more important
- Building up load vs Holding the same weight across
- Program Hoppers
- Avoiding 1RM
- Tactical Games
- Jump Rope
- Box Get Overs
- Choosing loading.