Link Letters

Free Friday newsletters with essays, links, analysis, commentary, and god-tier social media posts.
Apr
06
the plot to strangle the American of life, liberty, and happiness, part two

the plot to strangle the American of life, liberty, and happiness, part two

Freedom from want and fear. Plus: benching 130lbs, feet up and tucked; r/Costco catches on to protein inflation; does this Snail Mail song sound familiar? This is Link Letter 197!
9 min read
Mar
30
"Good woman who rows like hell"

"Good woman who rows like hell"

6 min read
Mar
23
the plot to strangle the American of life, liberty, and happiness

the plot to strangle the American of life, liberty, and happiness

11 min read
Mar
16
what's in that protein bar?: a question we will regret asking more and more

what's in that protein bar?: a question we will regret asking more and more

Putting the David in "ew, David!" Plus: a gut bacteria connected to muscle strength; "social prescribing" by doctors; catching snakes in Alabama. This is Link Letter 194!
9 min read
Mar
09
psychological thriller pitch: woman makes the same mistakes over and over

psychological thriller pitch: woman makes the same mistakes over and over

6 min read
Mar
02
how to gain no muscle, yet lift virtually any occasional chair

how to gain no muscle, yet lift virtually any occasional chair

The Chicken Smoothie Rule; why girls are tearing their ACLs; "lol i'm trying to tell you how it feels for me". This is Link Letter 192!
6 min read
Feb
23
a takedown of the "smart home gym"

a takedown of the "smart home gym"

8 min read
Feb
16
A peek inside the sponcon sausage factory, part four

A peek inside the sponcon sausage factory, part four

8 min read
Feb
09
i like this warm-up that everyone hates

i like this warm-up that everyone hates

A position paper on static stretching. Plus: the US is not a developed country; how much Serena Williams works out; why the strangers shouldn't be removed. This is Link Letter 189!
7 min read
Feb
02
nothing good has ever followed 'I don't even need coffee anymore!'

nothing good has ever followed 'I don't even need coffee anymore!'

Peptides: seriously? Plus: the female strengthspan; why do I want a facelift?; ham dinner in half an hour. This is Link Letter 188!
6 min read