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Nov
07
What part of lifting eludes you, no matter how hard you try?

What part of lifting eludes you, no matter how hard you try?

Nov
05
Indeed, what do any of us eat in a day?

Indeed, what do any of us eat in a day?

Links #10, including: powerlifting! on! Ellen!!!, the wrong place to bro down, protein pumpkin pancakes WITH flour, thank you VERY much, and: hangovers.
8 min read
Oct
31
The Intermediate Programming Compendium

The Intermediate Programming Compendium

15 min read
Oct
29
The singular joy of a rep, or what we have to learn from the bros

The singular joy of a rep, or what we have to learn from the bros

And Links #9, including: the TikTok-viral 12/3/30 method, LeBron on a climbing machine, deepening your squat, and more.
11 min read
Oct
24
Sunday Open Thread: What's your current program/goal?

Sunday Open Thread: What's your current program/goal?

Oct
22
Why would a ballet dancer lift weights?

Why would a ballet dancer lift weights?

Why exercise that makes you sore (like cardio) doesn't necessarily make you stronger, featuring an extended metaphor about paper, plus: hot swoalts, welcome to the PLATESLAM, and a useful hotline.
8 min read
Oct
17
Is Adele okay?: An investigation

Is Adele okay?: An investigation

18 min read
Oct
15
The art, science, theory, and practice of perceiving yourself

The art, science, theory, and practice of perceiving yourself

Plus: protein cookie dough, the program I'm doing, my dads The Rock and Vin Diesel are fighting, and more.
10 min read
Oct
10
Sunday Open Thread: short-on-protein tricks

Sunday Open Thread: short-on-protein tricks

Oct
08
What to do when the "what if I just... didn't?" question enters your brain

What to do when the "what if I just... didn't?" question enters your brain

Links #6: An elite marathoner has to keep being a mom?? And #30secondsofpullups.
10 min read