Linchpin Conversations

Intro. Outfitting a Garage Gym for Group Training. L-sit Pull-up Standards. Lifting %. Kickstand / Split-stance Deadlift (with dumbbells). Fitness is Easy. People are Hard. Linchpin Monthly Challenges. Taking Walk Breaks During the Day. Welcome to Linchpin Video. Importance of a Cool Down. Stretching Before or After the Workout? The Linchpin Games.

Ben has been a Pastor for 17 years. He is married with 4 kids. Years ago, someone at his church convinced him to try CrossFit & he got hooked. He has done everything from powerlifting, to bodybuilding to running marathons. He is a proud member of the Linchpin community & this is his story.

Intro Low Ceilings & Going Overhead. Underutilized Equipment. The VNR Cycles. Air Bike vs Rowing. Banded March. Strength vs Conditioning. Why Do People Love Running? Accomplishments I'm Most Proud Of. How Are The Goal Times Determined? Programming For Gyms 7 Days A Week. Training While Sick. Strongman Training.

Jared & his wife have 9 kids. He says having a big family is the best decision he & his wife ever made. He has worked in the trades for 35 years as a carpenter. His weight & his other health markers were in a very bad place for quite a while under he made some serious changes. He improved his nutrition & starting working out. Good things happened. He has been with Linchpin for over 4 years. This is his story.

Intro How much Fitness is enough? How to develop a Strict Ring Muscle-up. How many thrusters = a wall ball? Deload Week vs Modulating Intensity. Moving a little bit during the day. Thursdays & Sundays as Rest Days. Re-arranging the training days. Chalk or no chalk? 1 workout a week.