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.
Feb
13
What was it like the first time you went to the gym?

What was it like the first time you went to the gym?

1 min read
Feb
11
Who's afraid of a "cookie cutter" workout program?

Who's afraid of a "cookie cutter" workout program?

Swole Woman Court in the matter of Brittany Dawn, and fitness influencers offering fake "individualized" programs and meal plans. Plus: the Olympics, Peloton, and more. This is Links 24!
8 min read
Feb
06
How do I get the cool strong girl in the gym to be my friend?

How do I get the cool strong girl in the gym to be my friend?

7 min read
Feb
04
A strip mall with a gym and a Chipotle is my Disneyland

A strip mall with a gym and a Chipotle is my Disneyland

Alex, the peaceable bro of Summer House, plus: the Palestinian Chad, the drink buffet, and 17-year old girl benching 380 pounds. This is Links 23.
5 min read
Jan
30
Going on a road trip; fast food proteins?

Going on a road trip; fast food proteins?

Jan
28
Time to put the 1200-calorie diet in the grave

Time to put the 1200-calorie diet in the grave

Instead, let us focus on leg days, strongman, our favorite Jamaican restaurant; anything else. This is Links 22!
7 min read
Jan
23
My squat form is bad; am I doomed?

My squat form is bad; am I doomed?

7 min read
Jan
21
Exactly how and why this dude who's mad at a fat fitness mag cover model is wrong

Exactly how and why this dude who's mad at a fat fitness mag cover model is wrong

Rest in pieces, James Smith, plus: You need weights, not just protein; Lu raises; don't come between bros and their curls. This is Links 20.
8 min read
Jan
16
How do I pick my accessory exercises?

How do I pick my accessory exercises?

Jan
14
The strength you build is yours, even if you don't do it forever: the evidence for 'muscle memory'

The strength you build is yours, even if you don't do it forever: the evidence for 'muscle memory'

Plus: The conservatives are struggling, how to overcome weak points, and more. This is Links #19.
9 min read