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• Bulgarian Split Squats & Supplements. 15.06.2026 49分

  Skipping the warm-up. New Linchpin Monthly Tests Why do Bulgarian Split Squats wreck me? What do people ask me to add or remove from programming? Humidity, sweat & nastiness. The VNR Back Squat Capacity program. Sandbags are fun. What Supplements do I take?
• Bulgarian Split Squats & Supplements. 15.06.2026 49分

  Skipping the warm-up. New Linchpin Monthly Tests Why do Bulgarian Split Squats wreck me? What do people ask me to add or remove from programming? Humidity, sweat & nastiness. The VNR Back Squat Capacity program. Sandbags are fun. What Supplements do I take?
• Busy Mom & Austrian Police Officer. 12.06.2026 22分

  Amy has been serving in the Austrian police force for 15 years. She is married & has a 10-month old baby boy. She did the "heavy lift + metcon" style of CrossFit for several years before leaving that behind & choosing Linchpin. This is her story.
• Power Snatching your Bodyweight 18 times. 08.06.2026 54分

  Is "Fasting" hype or real? Becoming a better runner. Power Snatching your Bodyweight 18 times. Linchpin & Jiu Jitsu Workouts I like. Shift work makes fitness tough. Why is the Air Runner so tough? Clean & Jerk vs Shoulder-to-Overhead Building out your garage gym. Using Accessory work as a 2nd session.
• Female Rugby Player & Program Hopping. 05.06.2026 28分

  Emily lives in the U.K. & trains in an old barn that is hundreds of years old. She has been into sports her entire life & her true passion is Rugby. She has experimented with classic strength training, long distance running & CrossFit. She is a self-proclaimed program hopper that keeps making her way back into the Linchpin community. This is her story.
• Who needs extra strength work? 01.06.2026 41分

  The mental game of fitness. Muscle-up substitutions. Raising Chickens. Returning to training after illness. Caloric demands of training. Considerations for Rowing. Who needs extra strength work? Uncommon equipment that I enjoy.
• Wine, Fitness & more Wine. 29.05.2026 35分

  Rob is a husband & a father of 3 girls. He entered the Army after college & traveled the world a bit. After the military he got a membership to 24 Hour Fitness & would do whatever workout routine caught his eye. Once he learned about CrossFit he got hooked & never looked back. This is his story.
• Strict before Kipping, is it just for Pull-ups? 25.05.2026 46分

  Strict before Kipping, is it just for Pull-ups? Proper pacing for interval training. Frequently seen movements. Update on my total hip replacement. Why does Linchpin work so well? What to do when you miss a training day? Heavy Lift + Metcon. Training only 3x per week. 4 Euros & a Yank.
• 10 Strict Chin-ups at 70 years old! 22.05.2026 38分

  Jim did 10 Strict Unbroken Chin-ups on his 70th birthday. He is setting an example of long term health & fitness that should be a goal for all of us. He has been active his entire life, enjoying a wide variety of physical activities from body building to long distance running. At 60 years old he began powerlifting & competed at the national level. His fitness journey lead him to Linchpin, & he explains why.
• Workouts that haunt me. 18.05.2026 55分

  CFL1 vs CFL2 vs CFL3 vs CFL4 Mental block with Box Jumps Linchpin in one sentence. Understanding the "No-Equipment Option" Bar Path with a Big Belly Workouts that haunt me. Favorite CrossFit Fads Deload Week vs Modulating Intensity Coming back after a 6 year break.
• Physiotherapist shares his expertise. 15.05.2026 22分

  Ricardo is a physiotherapist living & working just south of Santiago, Chile. When people get injured in sports or daily life, he helps them recover & get back to 100%. He uses classic techniques in his therapy practice as well as incorporating functional movements. This is his story.
• Will Zone 2 training improve High Intensity efforts? 11.05.2026 38分

  Athletes who make smart decisions. Improving Oly lifts. Will Zone 2 improve high intensity efforts? How many Pull-ups & Dips = 1 Muscle-up? No-equipment workout. Active vs Full Rest Days.
• Someone set his gym on FIRE! 08.05.2026 46分

  Tomasz was born & raised in Poland before moving to the U.K. in hopes of a better life. Working a stressful job with long hours did not leave him with a lot of time to workout. He was unhappy with how he looked & ready for a change. He has bounced around various programs from power lifting to body building to fitness. He now calls Linchpin his home & worked out at a local gym in his town until an arsonist set it on fire! This is his story.
• Why do people Quit CrossFit? 04.05.2026 52分

  Why do people Quit CrossFit? How to increase your pull-ups. How to approach a 1RM. What's the point of a cool down? How to use a "landmine attachment". How do we program Thursdays & Sundays for gyms? A realistic take on mobility. Is accessory work really optional? Are Running, biking & rowing interchangeable? What is my Rest Day routine?
• Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 14 01.05.2026 58分

  Garbage, Recycling, Mt. Kilimanjaro & CrossFit. John is a husband, a father & the CEO of a recycling company. He started doing CrossFit 20 years ago. During that time he has tried many different programs, training styles & even climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. All of his travels brought him to Linchpin & he explains why.
• "Gwen" & the Zone Diet. 27.04.2026 45分

  Thoughts on "Gwen" Dumbbells & weight loss. What does "Rest as Needed" mean? Linchpin & BJJ Pros & Cons of 5am workouts. Getting a Linchpin tattoo Segmented Lifting & Cardio programs Evening training disrupts sleep. Is the Zone Diet relevant in 2026?
• Aviation, River Guide & the CrossFit Games. 24.04.2026 43分

  Jo is the president of Gem Air, based in Salmon, Idaho. This is a family business that she had no intention of running, but life has a way at laughing at your plans. She has been athletic all her life & even competed at the Crossfit Games on a team. In addition to all of that she has been a river guide for 25 years. This is her story.
• Help! My Back Squat is stuck! 20.04.2026 48分

  Repeating a year of programming. Back Squat is stuck. Fitness while traveling. Why is Linchpin's logo orange? Optional Accessory work Warming up or Cooling Down, which is more important Building up load vs Holding the same weight across Program Hoppers Avoiding 1RM Tactical Games Jump Rope Box Get Overs Choosing loading.
• Strongman tries Linchpin. 17.04.2026 48分

  Jake is a husband & father of two children. He works as a Corrections Officer in a prison. For years he trained & competed as a Strongman. When his daughter was born he took a hard look at the decisons he was making for his long term health & fitness. This lead Jake to Linchpin & he just celebrated his one year anniversary.
• Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 13 13.04.2026 29分

  Ryan is a husband & father of 2 kids. After many years with Linchpin he decided to try different programming. He emailed me about his experience & how trying the other programming solidified his decision to return to Linchpin asap. This is his story.