It's time to welcome back author and leadership expert, Brian Dodd, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike Linch and Brian Dodd delve into the multifaceted nature of leadership, exploring themes such as trust, collaboration, personal growth, and the characteristics of elite leaders. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the law of t…

How to go overhead if your ceiling is too low. Tips for early morning workout success. Linchpin Athletics. How often are push-ups programmed? Modulating Intensity.

Nicholas M. is a husband, a father, a medical technologist & a Linchpin member. He is known for his smile & positive attitude in almost any situation. He wss born, raised & lives in Canada where French is his primary language. He grew up part of an overweight & sedentary family. His father suffered from a heart attack & Nicholas saw himself heading…

New Year's Goals for 2025. Kipping in a small space. Bar speed. Depth drop vs box jumps. Building out your home gym. Using a road bike vs an air bike. Box Jump alternatives. Swimming. Eliminating early arm pull in lifts. 5 days on, 2 days off schedule. Building false grip strength.

It’s time to welcome former University of Kentucky baseball coach, Keith Madison, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Keith discuss his coaching philosophy, the integration of faith into leadership, and the impact of mentorship on and off the field, sharing insights on personal growth and the true measure of success in coaching.Welcom…

Jack R. is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. When he was 3 years old he had kidney cancer. At 9 years old he needed to have some ribs removed. He has dealt with the ups & downs of a challenging life & found a way to make health & fitness a priority. This is his story.

Touch-n-Go vs quick Singles. Christmas Day Nutrition. Swimming. VNR cycles. Odd objects. Fitness in your 60's, 70's & 80's. Accessory work & gross movement patterns. Resting during dumbbell work. What if you miss a workout?

It’s time to welcome Darren Whitehead and Joey Odom to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike, Darren, and Joey discuss the profound impact of technology on family relationships, sharing personal stories and insights on how they are leading their communities to reclaim valuable personal and family time from digital distractions.Welcome to the L…

Joe is a husband, a father & a coach. He coaches at a CrossFit gym & for the US Army. He is a former Marine infrantryman who is Type 1 Diabetic & has another autoimmune disease as well. Fitness & nutrition are absolutely critical to his quality of life & management of this diabetes. This is his story.…

Needing Help vs Being Helpless. What would I eat if calories did not matter? What would I do if Linchpin did not exist? What does the rest of my family eat? Damper Settings & Drag Factors for the rower. Functional Threshold Power. Favorite holiday traditions. Candlesticks. Gifting a Linchpin membership to someone else. Dropping from the top of dead…

Nasos has been a member of Linchpin since October of 2018. He is originally from Greece, but moved to Sweden for work about 8 years ago. He has a background in Physiotherapy & massage therapy. He has worked with athletes & regular people helping them rehab from injuries, relieve aches & pains & more. He is a new dad to a 4 month old little girl. Fa…

Dumbbell version of the Burgener warm-up. How to pursue undeveloped skills. Is it ok to mix grips on pull-ups? 12 Days of Christmas workout. Entering warm-ups & workouts into btwb. The kipping pull-up. Help...I'm still sore!

It’s time to welcome NIAAA executive director Phil Rison to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Phil discuss the intertwining of faith and leadership in athletics, Phil’s own journey through various educational and athletic roles, and how his Christian values have shaped his approach to leadership and mentorship. Phil also shares insight…

John F is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. His wife & son are also part of the Linchpin community. John has been active his entire life, but he has not always been healthy. He speaks openly about the highs & lows of trying to live a healthy lifestyle & the lessons he has learned along the way.…

Mike's biggest takeaways from his conversation with Rick Hale. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: http…

Smashing two workouts together. How many strict pull-ups should you have? Linchpin Endurance Squad Something dumb I've done while training. My mindset & approach to programming workouts. Working through an injury. Non-fiction book recommendations. How much weight is needed for a home gym? Hernia Surgery. Training while sick.…

Corey is a husband, a father & a Linchpin members. He works all day in an aluminum factory & then heads home to his wife & two young kids. Corey workouts in his garage & at his work. He also dedicates time on the weekends to meal prep for the upcoming week. Habits like that set him up for success. He shares his story with us.…

When you can't do another rep. Do you need to do the week's workouts in order? Is accessory work necessary? Lifting belts. Too comfortable doing NFT & KFT? If I could only have 5 pieces of gear. Training for HYROX

It’s time to welcome horticulturalist and author, Jeff McManus, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Jeff discuss his transformative journey from a reluctant yard worker to a leadership visionary in horticulture, exploring how leadership principles are deeply rooted in both faith and professional growth. Jeff also shares insights on th…

Julie is a wife, a mother, a former attorney & a Linchpin member. Over the course of her life she has had 12 orthopedic surgeries, including 2 total hip replacements. This all started with an accident she had when she was only 10 year old. At 12 years old she was in a full body cast for 7 weeks! She has remained fit & healthy to the best of her abi…

Mike's biggest takeaways from his conversation with Rick Hale. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: http…

John is a husband, a father & a Law Enforcement Officer. He has 3 young sons & a very busy life. Fitness is mission critical to his occupation. His father is also in Linchpin as well. In this episode, John shares his story with us.

Thoughts on Rogue Invitational. Scaling workouts for kids. Cheat meals. Linchpin monthly fitness tests. Running. Defining "interference". Do "active" people still need to workout? Is warming-up necessary? When/how to establish a 1RM. Pacing on "Not For Time" workouts. How to build up training volume. When to use a sled.…

It’s time to welcome realtor and leader, Rick Hale, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Rick discuss his incredible journey of overcoming adversity, finding faith, and building a successful career in real estate. Rick also shares the importance of discovering your purpose, serving others, and staying aligned with your inner values to …

Todd is a husband, a father, a firefighter, a jiu jitsu brown belt & a Linchpin member. He started lifting weights in 6th grade & has been active ever since. He has been a member of various gyms & tried different online programming, but he decided to return to Linchpin. This is his story.

Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Brant Hansen. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: http…

Grant is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. He a former Marine who also had a full career as an FBI agent. We talk about his life experiences as well as what lead him to Linchpin.

How to warm-up for heavy squats. How long should you wait after warming up to start the workout? The Burgener warm-up. How often do I really work out? A day of eating.

It’s time to welcome author and radio host, Brant Hansen, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Brant dive into Brant’s journey of faith, the impact of forgiveness, and the dangers of holding onto anger. Brant also shares insights from his book Unoffendable, offering a compelling look at why releasing anger and embracing gratitude are e…

Aaron is currently on active duty the Irish military. He has tried various programs all aimed at the needs of "tatical occupations". After trying all of these various specialty programs, he chooses to train with Linchpin. This is his story.

Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Sean Kouplen. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: http…

What's the next homemade ice cream flavor? Linchpin sub-group for nutrition. Women specific issues. Why no ads for Linchpin? Static overhead holds. Data points & consistency. Assessing your overall fitness. Accessory work. My current version of Paleo. Using dumbbells for Heavy Days. Modulating Intensity. Coming back from an injury.…

Erica is a mother of two kids, a wife & a 3rd grade school teacher. She has experimented with a large number of online programs. She has also gained & then lost 100 pounds. In this episode she shares her weight loss journey as well as lead her back to Linchpin.

It seems unpopular these days to tell people the truth about the health risks associated with being overweight. Lying to people and/or avoiding uncomfortable conversations is not going to help anyone. People need to hear the truth. Tell them the truth. Tell them with empathy & compassion, but tell them the truth or their health is in serious jeopar…

It's time to welcome President of Regent Bank, Sean Kouplen, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Sean discuss Sean's journey of integrating faith and business, overcoming adversity during the 2008 mortgage crisis, and how his reliance on faith transformed his leadership and workplace culture. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast…

Travis first joined Linchpin in 2019 after being a part of several different gyms. In 2023 he left Linchpin & tried a different program for 5 months. That program left his body feeling beat up, so he decided to rejoin Linchpin. He's happy to be back & shares his fitness journey during this episode.

Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Michelle Myers. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: ht…

Buy-in's & cash-out's. C2 rower vs Assault Rower. Programming considerations. When is doing "extra" warranted? Monitoring data. Pre-workout stretching. Machines for bodybuilding. When to add a vest to Linchpin Test 13. Training for other sports. Strict Press vs strict hspu. Alternatives to squatting. When do you need to "suck it up"? Which movement…

Chris is a husband, a father, a physical therapist, & a former program hopper. He has been active his entire life & played multiple sport. He tried CrossFit, bodybuilding workouts, Wendler 5/3/1, other strength programs & even created workouts for himself. We discuss his fitness journey, lessons learned & what lead him to Linchpin.…

Assigning loads vs letting athletes choose. Frequency of bike vs row workouts. How to approach accessory work. Wallballs vs Thrusters.

It's time to welcome podcaster and influencer, Michelle Myers, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Michelle discuss her journey of faith, leadership, and entrepreneurship, exploring how obedience to God's calling has shaped her life and ministry. Michelle also shares insights on balancing family, work, and ministry while staying true …

Artur lives in Portugal. Nikos lives in Greece. Both are married with kids & have busy jobs. Through Linchpin, they started commenting on each other's workout scores. Then they started to motivate one another & a freindly competition developed. As time went by they became true friends & talk almost every day. This is their story.…

Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Mark Whitacre. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: htt…

Box Jumps vs Step-ups Linchpin for Adaptive Athletes & kids. Choosing only 3 workouts a week. Improving Pull-ups. Improving Oly lifts. Do you need an Abmat for sit-ups? When you miss a day...skip it or make it up?

Josh R. is a husband, a father & a self-admitted program hopper. During a 2 year period he was a part of 12-16 different online programs. Josh walks us through his fitness journey, what lead him to try so many different programs & why he chose to return to Linchpin.

Do I ever get bored programming? What would I change about Linchpin? Body says YES, head says NO to working out. How to break through plateaus. Podcast recommendations. Thoughts on the “electrolyte craze" happening. How to workout with your kids. One arm stronger than the other. Do I look at the clock during "for time" workouts?…

It's time to welcome author and speaker, Mark Whitacre, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Mark dive into Mark's incredible journey from corporate success to prison, and how his faith transformed his life, offering insights into redemption, ethical leadership, and finding true purpose.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where…

Chelsae is a wife, a mother to 6 children & a Linchpin member. She is also currently pregnant with another baby. This will be her 4th postpartum jounrey with Linchpin & her 3rd pregnancy with Linchpin since day one. She shares her journey & lessons learned for other moms who are pregnant & active.

Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Julie Nee. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here: Spotify: https:/…

Did Adrian Bozman quit? | How to get more strict pull-ups. | Echo bike & upper body fatigue. | Craziest thing I've seen in a gym. | Proper height for box step-ups. | Redefining CrossFit? | Linchpin & competition. | What is the ideal rest day. | Sustainable nutrition. | What's being tested in "Helen"?…