Casey Johnston

Casey Johnston

Writer and sole proprietor of the She's A Beast newsletter about being strong (physically, mentally, emotionally). As few reps as possible.
Dec
31
Play the hits, Swole Woman

Play the hits, Swole Woman

Here are all your favorites from the 5+ years of writing about strength, plus, because I can't resist, a few you might not have seen before.
3 min read
Dec
24
The beauty of periodization

The beauty of periodization

You can hear it in the silence; a 550-pound beltless deadlift PR; a new Biggest Loser finding; and Morpheus never lands this move. It's Links 16.
6 min read
Dec
19
How did you overcome a plateau?

How did you overcome a plateau?

1 min read
Dec
17

A beginner lifting program: Couch to Barbell

Want to start strength training, but don't know where to start? Been burned by various YouTubers, Instagram influencers,
1 min read
Dec
17
A merry PLATESLAM to all who celebrate!

A merry PLATESLAM to all who celebrate!

Links #15: I made you a whole website about LIFTOFF; protein powder in coffee; financial workout incentives; the abandoned mansion that mesmerized me
5 min read
Dec
12
A simple guide to periods, birth control, and strength training

A simple guide to periods, birth control, and strength training

12 min read
Dec
10
Introducing noted powerlifter Lana Del Rey

Introducing noted powerlifter Lana Del Rey

Don't worry, we still know almost nothing about her. Plus: a subscription sale!!, here comes LIFTOFF!!! Peloton ~did not~ do that thing, and more. This is Links #14.
7 min read
Dec
05
How do I find an actually good trainer/coach?

How do I find an actually good trainer/coach?

1 min read
Dec
03
You don't want to 'lose weight,' Will Smith edition

You don't want to 'lose weight,' Will Smith edition

48 percent of you are about to try and do it, though. Plus: the joyous lives of two strongmen, a chef's kiss Joe Rogan podcast parody, and we need to talk about Oprah. This is Links #13.
8 min read
Nov
29
What is a Peloton supposed to do, exactly?

What is a Peloton supposed to do, exactly?

Peloton was sold on the hope that its continuous supply of connected infotainment would create customers for the long-term, which makes a fundamental mistake about how motivation works.
3 min read