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Program Review: Greg Nuckols’ 28 Programs (Stronger by Science)

As someone that regularly reads Stronger by Science, I’ve been aware of the “28 Free Programs” that they give away for signing up for their…

13 min readJul 18, 2023

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The author holding a read barbell attached to a black Smith machine in the starting position for a deadlift.

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Program Review: Spinal Crapp (5/3/1 - Spinal Tap & First Set Last + DoggCrapp)

This is a turducken of programs. As my second Frankenprogramming attempt (for first attempt of the year, go here), I took Jim Wendler’s…

14 min readMay 11, 2023

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A close up on one side of a bright red Smith bar attached to a black functional trainer.

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While Rome Rides: The Amtrak Capitol Limited

I love trains. When I moved to D.C., I sold my car within the first week and have not owned one in almost two decades; the metro is my car…

14 min readMar 15, 2023

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Exterior of the train station in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

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Program Review: Coolcicada’s Push-Pull-Legs (modified)

For those that follow me, you’ll know this is my second time running this simple Push-Pull-Legs program from Coolcicada. My first review…

11 min readMar 7, 2023

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A home gym on a porch, black rubber flooring on most of the ground. A row of kettlebells to the right, a functional trainer with Smith machine on the left.

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I Won’t Wither Away: A Year of Repetition

Everything looks the same I know it all too well Am I numb and afraid

12 min readFeb 3, 2023

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A line of kettlebells sitting next to each other.

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Let’s Watch: House of Gucci (2021)

Every week, the While Rome Burns crew gathers round to watch a film of questionable content and give their two cents as it unfolds. This is…

7 min readDec 24, 2022

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Adam Driver smiling at you like a dork while holding a very indifferent Lady Gaga

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The Absolute State of New Music: 2022

We’re back! This weekly column from the early days of While Rome Burns was just too much for me to keep up with during this year, but I…

9 min readDec 5, 2022

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Collage of album covers for Ocean Grove, Bad Omens, Greyscale Season and Motionless in White

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A Program Review: Geoff Neupert’s The Giant

Greetings from somewhere beyond zen. I am reaching out to you through the veil created in my brain by doing nothing but the same exercise…

17 min readNov 23, 2022

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A cat laying on a yoga mat. A resistance band and an ab roller are on the floor nearby.

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Let’s Watch: Into the Sun

Every week, the While Rome Burns crew gathers ‘round to watch a film of questionable content and give their two cents as it unfolds. This…

8 min readNov 3, 2022

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i enjoying mysekf by the lake, but then i remembered instances of regret in my life, and pain i have caused others

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Let’s Watch: Quest for The Mighty Sword

This week’s film: QUEST FOR THE MIGHTY SWORD IN NAME ONLY, FOR IT IS NEITHER

7 min readJul 23, 2022

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Ator, son of Ator, and his girlfriend walk through the wilderness. Neither one are wearing pants.

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Erik

Erik

Hi. I make movies and lift weights. I write about the latter here.

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