Ask A Swole Woman

Advice columns for paid subscribers of the newsletter.
Apr
07
The Last Article on "Activating/Engaging" Your Glutes You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen

The Last Article on "Activating/Engaging" Your Glutes You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen

Especially when it comes to deadlifts, this is what I've learned from a decade of glute scholarship: Let the big dog (your glute maximus) eat.
16 min read
Mar
24
'I'm scared to do a weight cut; do I have to?'

'I'm scared to do a weight cut; do I have to?'

Will I die of too much protein? Will all my strength fade? Will I never have fun again?
16 min read
Mar
10
Intermediate programs, part two: RISE vs. Stronger by the Day vs. Momentum by Sohee

Intermediate programs, part two: RISE vs. Stronger by the Day vs. Momentum by Sohee

Who will have the juice?? These are all subscription powerbuilding templates, all under $20/month, all designed by trainers I love.
25 min read
Feb
25
my mom eating spaghetti

How to defeat your mom's outdated notions about exercise and nutrition with facts and logic

Just kidding, sort of. But here's an object lesson in how random news reports become unforgettable life rules.
12 min read
Feb
11
2 Clothes 2 Small: What to do when the clothes are too small, part two

2 Clothes 2 Small: What to do when the clothes are too small, part two

Tips from me, tips from rich people, a ton of generous dresses and jumpsuits, and a Robert Longo joke.
17 min read
Jan
28
The "big rocks" method of learning to track food

The "big rocks" method of learning to track food

15 min read
Jan
14
Collagen sits on a throne of lies

Collagen sits on a throne of lies

Or, how the supplement industry took meat garbage and turned it into a 9-billion-dollar business.
14 min read
Dec
31
If I lift, can I keep all my body fat?

If I lift, can I keep all my body fat?

Can you? Yes. *May* you? Also yes.
13 min read
Dec
10
Headlines saying that carbs can raise and lowre your risk for diabetes, confused, so am I

If I'm dieting for my health (I think?) should I give it up for strength training?

Time for a Tombstone of science journalism on the random little diet rules we follow "for our health."
17 min read
Nov
26
Do my workouts have to be 'hardcore'?

Do my workouts have to be 'hardcore'?

Why exercising isn't a waste of time if you're not always going hard.
7 min read