Linchpin Conversations

1. Should a new athlete do extra skill practice & accessory work?

2. Why is what's effective not popular?

3. A description of Linchpin programming for Gym Owners.

How to get a 40-lb PR on your Clean & Jerk without training with a barbell.

1. Goals for Linchpin & myself over the next 5-10 years?

2. When to do extra skill work + the Linchpin workout of the day.

3. Modulating intensity...a quick chat.

If someone cannot overhead squat heavy weight, what should they do on a 7x1 strength day? Should they stick with the overhead squat and just go lighter? Should they swap out lifts and do a front or back squat?

1. Will doing more "bodyweight only" workouts decrease overall fitness?

2. Is running allowed during Farmer's Carries?

3. How to find the "sweet spot" when scaling.

"Training vs Testing". We explain the difference & how this relates to modulating intensity. The concept of "another brick in the wall" is also included.

1. What is the important question no one asks?

2. How fit can you really get without accessory work?

1. What is the important question no one asks?

2. How fit can you really get without accessory work?

Why I think it should not be necessary to do any special preparation for the hero workout "Murph".

A real life example is given regarding how to replicate a 5x5 Deadlift with absolutely no equipment at all.

1. Are there "forbidden" movements that don't get programmed?

2. Does sprinting at less than 100% have value?

3. Could using lighter weights help build your engine?

This covers the most popular episodes beginning on episode 51 & ending with episode 100.

1. Why don't we bench press more often?

2. Programming & testing workouts.

3. Best workouts to do "not for time".

1. Why don't we bench press more often?

2. Programming & testing workouts.

3. Best workouts to do "not for time".

Good days lead to good weeks. Good weeks lead to good months. Good months lead to great years.

1. How are CrossFit Hero workouts created?

2. Should squatting technique change for different movements?

3. How to recover physically & mentally from an injury.

Stories from real life! Life has no regard for your fitness schedule. I explain how I modified a Heavy Day at a high heart rate to fit the limited time window available. Fitness was still achieved.

Emily Sherwood answer's your questions.

1. Emily's tips & tricks to get in workouts with an infant.

2. What does Emily's diet look like?

3. What music does she like for workouts?

4. Advice for young kids starting Gymnastics.

5. How to build strict strength before kipping.

My review of the 2022 CF Games Open workouts.

1. Daily Programming vs Programming a Competition, what's the difference?

2. What sports/activities do I enjoy other than working out?

3. Garage Gym Tours & Shout Outs!