Linchpin Conversations

Jul 17, 2026

Mike has been a member of Linchpin for 7 years. He is an L3 trainer who believes that CF is not just a training methodology, but rather a way of life. He has been instrumental in bringing CrossFit into the Italian military. This is his story.

Jul 13, 2026

1. Checkpoint Golf modifications
2. Books I’m reading
3. Should Warm-ups be scaled too?
4. Kettlebells vs Dumbbells
5. Discomfort vs Pain/Injury
6. Do I workout with my wife?
7. Nutritional Resources
8. What if the workout takes me longer than the goal time?

Jul 10, 2026

Brian is a UCLA grad who joined the Marine Corps. He flew F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. Currently, he is a Captain flying for United Airlines. He has been active his entire life & has tried all different style of programming & training. He has been with Linchpin for years & shares his lessons learned & much more.

Jul 6, 2026

1. Can anything replace sleep?
2. Tips & Tricks for working out in the heat.
3. Programming doubts.
4. Mobility for Barbells.
5. Tales from the military.
6. Pull-up Rep Schemes for Strict vs Kipping.
7. Movements I don’t program.
8. Shuttle Sprints in limited space.
9. How is Linchpin priced so low?
10. Weight Belts, Knee Sleeves, Lifting Shoes,...

Jul 3, 2026

Nick is one of the Linchpin O.G.'s. He has been a member of the community for just over 8 years. During that time he has learned a lot about himself, what works & what doesn't. He is also a new grandfather at 53 years old. This is his story.