Linchpin Conversations

Fear of box jumps. | Update on my hip replacement. | Learning to kick into a handstand. | Strokes per minute rowing. | My typical day. | Linchpin for collegiate athletes. | Using wrist wraps for deadlifts. | Stretching. | Row vs Run vs Bike.

Linchpin Lifestyle extends outside the walls of your gym. It is a way of life. It is the gradual pursuit of self improvement and awareness, step-by-step. Seemingly small things, done in a purposeful manner can lead to big changes. In 2024 we are offering a monthly challenge designed to easily fit into your life. It will require minimal time & no gear at all. The Linchpin Lifestyle challenges will not be workouts. They will be activities focused on helping people between the ears. Enjoy!

How to program dumbbells workouts. | How to pace workouts. | Cycling snatches. | Heavy rope single-unders vs normal double-unders. | Lifting barefoot. | Modifying overhead lifts. | Checking your own technique. | Frequency for repeating benchmark workouts. | And much more!

Strict vs Kipping. Which should you prioritize? How to you modify workouts to increase strict strength?

Switching around the schedule. | More Linchpin Challenges? | Dumbbells + Heavy Days. | Testing workouts. | Touch-n-Go vs Quick Singles. | Rope climbs substitutions. | Should I buy a rack or rower? | Is CrossFit dying? | Dog training. | btwb fitness levels.

Real world, actionable, honest ways to keep working out when you don't feel like it.

Update: 1-week post-op Total Hip Replacement. | Linchpin Test 14. | Free E-book on programming.

Well, here's what happened...

People taking injections for weight loss. | Questions about squat racks & pull-up bars. | Linear back squat programs. | When to wear a weight belt. | Mental health & fitness. | Working out when sick. | And much more!

Real examples of how I scaled/modified 3 recent workouts. The workouts discussed happened on Nov 1st, 6th & 7th. Never feel obligated to perform a movement or loading just because it is "Rx'd". Remove ego & embrace scaling. Make smart decisions that will allow you to train pain free forever.