Linchpin Conversations

1. Ring Muscle-ups if you don't have pull-ups or dips
2. Programming for mental toughness.
3. Affiliates getting back to basics?
4. Possible Linchpin meet-up at the Rogue Invitational!

We discuss how someone with a 465 pound back squat scaled "Amanda". Tips & tricks for maintaining fitness as a new parent are also provided.

1. What were my favorite 2022 CF Games events?
2. Sprinting - how to do it right.
3. Working out with less than ideal form.
4. Announcing the Linchpin 5k Challenge!

1. Dropping weights in gyms where that is prohibited
2. Split snatch vs squat snatch
3. How to lift less & get stronger.
4. The 1st Linchpin Challenge is announced!

1. Dropping weights in gyms where that is prohibited
2. Split snatch vs squat snatch
3. How to lift less & get stronger.
4. The 1st Linchpin Challenge is announced!

1. Day One of the CF Games - my thoughts.
2. Linchpin - where did the name come from?
3. Butterfly vs Gymnastics kip - pros & cons.
4. Linchpin Challenges

Where did the 21-15-9 rep scheme come from? What is the backstory of the most infamous rep scheme in all of CrossFit?

1. If you get a very fast time on a workout should you "scale up" next time?
2. Who is on my programming dream team?
3. How fast could Games athletes do Linchpin Test 13?
4. Which Linchpin Tests would I put in the Games & why?
5. If I could only do one movement for the rest of my life what would it be?
6. News about upcoming Linchpin challenges.

Micheal has a 1RM deadlift of 550 lbs, but lifting heavy causes pain. Recently, heavy deadlift days leave him feeling wrecked to a point that is not healthy or worth it. We discuss some solutions to keep him doing functional movements & living pain free.

A member of the Linchpin community sought advice to help his 65-year old mother's health & fitness. We discuss gear, movements & general concepts.