Linchpin Conversations

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.

1. Linchpin succession plan.
2. Stats that influence programming.
3. Pacing for interval workouts.
4. Would I go back & change original Linchpin workouts?
5. Things I miss about my time in the Navy.
6. No pull-up bar, what should I do?
7. How long does programming take?
8. Barbell complexes.
9. 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.

1. Open workouts.
2. 12 Days of Christmas workout.
3. Machines & CrossFit
4. What's new at Linchpin?
5. HYROX Programming
6. Paleo Kits
7. Modifying loads
8. Clean & Jerk vs Snatch
9. Only Dumbbell workouts.
10. 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.

1. Favorite Thanksgiving foods.
2. Ring Rows vs Aussie Pull-ups.
3. How to log dumbbell loads in btwb.
4. Scale the load or the reps?
5. What is "Fran Lung"?
6. btwb "Committed Club".
7. Xebex Rower & calories.
8. Zone 2 for Rest Days.
9. Promoting health with your family.
10. 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. This is their story.

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.

1. Favorite Sandbag movements
2. Getting Humbled.
3. Can't Overhead Squat heavy.
4. Linchpin meet-up & throwdown
5. Pegboard
6. Preparing for Competition
7. 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.