Linchpin Conversations

1. What is the process for coming up with the various workout options each day?

2. Did I ever get a question at a CrossFit seminar that I could not answer?

3. What advice would I give to a new CrossFitter?

4. What advice would I give to an experienced CrossFitter?

5. Hand width grip for various styles of pull-ups.

Hard skills vs soft skills required to be an effective coach are discussed with real life examples.

1. What movement is effective, but not programmed for some reason?

2. Best way to incorporate hypertrophy work with Linchpin?

3. Are Dumbbell workouts enough to be for life?

4. How has Linchpin evolved over the years?

Jay King is a CrossFit Level 3 Coach as well as a school teacher. He started a CrossFit kids program at his school that had 400 children participating in it. Jay shares his knowledge & expertise regarding programming, training & coaching for kids.

1. Does the Linchpin programming & goal times get adjusted based on data from the community?

2. What to do when a gym owner is making bad programming decisions.

3. What is the future of CrossFit Health?

A member of the Linchpin community asked for suggestions to help sustain his health & fitness over time. He said he struggled with consistency & getting back into working out after life/work disrupted his schedule. Recommendations are given to help increase consistency.

1. What was my favorite lecture to give at CrossFit Seminars?

2. Status of the On-ramp programs.

3. In-person meet-ups are happening.

4. Goal times & dumbbell workouts.

5. Favorite tv shows and/or movies.

We also discuss how "Nobody Cares. Train Harder." and "Scaling is Cool." can both coexist in an athlete's life.

1. Should you prioritize sleep or training?

2. Which is worse, Hell Week or a baby with colic?

3. If you could only do 1 workout for the rest of your life...

4. Signs of Good vs Bad programming in gyms

He discusses what lead him to CrossFit, why he opened a gym, what their community is like, how they dealt with COVID and offer advice to new gym owners.