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Women's Barbell Club
A newsletter about women in strength sports and the science of fitness, with an interest in female physiology and a dash of cultural criticism.
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Latest posts
I dove into the world of athletic prosthetics for RunHer Mag.
It's harder to get a running blade than you might think. Read my latest freelance feature.
Your Guide to Summer Fitness Fun
Because you should look forward to your workouts.
Let's Create the Ultimate Summer Workout Playlist
Share the beats that get you amped up and ready to work.
Homesteading Women Were Stronger Than You Think
Women on 19th-century homesteads defied narrow gender stereotypes in favor of survival.
What Happens When Strength Athletes Switch Gears
Fitness competitions like Hyrox and Apex are drawing strength athletes who’ve long trained for other goals. What does it take to make the shift?
Bookmark this for when you need a motivation boost
So many reasons to love being strong, courtesy of the “muscular women of Reddit.”
How Much to Lift to Maintain Strength
Simple strategies to keep your hard-won gains when you’re on vacation, strapped for time, or can’t get to the gym as often as usual.
Meet the 52-year-old who makes benching 300 pounds look easy.
Jen Thompson has dominated powerlifting in the bench press since she started competing in 1999.
What’s Coming for Women’s Barbell Club in 2026
An update.