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Edition #120 | Bench press crimes and burrito bowls on a budget
Plus: Drink your greens from a can..?
Welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness brought to you by the same team behind The Lift Box. Shout-out to the new readers this week! We now have 121,093 readers.
IN TODAY’S EDITION…
How many bench press crimes are you responsible for committing?
This Chipotle burrito bowl copycat recipe makes meal prepping so easy
Got 15 minutes? Good, then you can tone & sculpt your upper body
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Pre-made meal giant Huel plans to release a canned Daily Greens beverage
Ghost’s Original flavor gets a permanent place in the lineup
This 58-year-old grandma broke the world record for planking at 4+ hours
WEEKLY WORKOUT
Tone & sculpt with this full upper body dumbbell workout
Grab a pair of dumbbells and set aside 15 minutes, because that’s all you’ll need to tone and sculpt your shoulders, triceps, and biceps. This quick upper body blast from MadFit is perfect if you’re in a time crunch or just want to feel the burn as quickly and effectively as possible.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
Check if you’re committing these bench press sins
If you have a chest day or push day in your split, chances are you’re hitting the bench press — but does that mean you’re also committing these bench press sins? Jeff Nippard names three. How many do you tick off?
…KNOW 🧠
How soon after lifting do you need to consume protein?
There’s a popular theory in the fitness world that you need to consume protein within a half hour of your lift to see optimal results…but is that true? Will you instantly lose your gains if you wait 45 minutes to slam a protein shake after your workout? Here’s what the science says.
…EAT 🥑
This at-home Chipotle copycat burrito bowl
We all know Chipotle is delicious and makes a perfect post-workout meal — but it’s also kind of hard on your bank account to eat it every day. Instead, this recipe makes it easy to meal prep and enjoy the perfect blend of ingredients from home, while also keeping your wallet and muscles happy.
EDITOR’S PICKS
UnTapped Maple Waffle
Whether you’re spending the last few weeks of summer running, hiking, swimming, or biking (or just need a handy preworkout snack), these Maple Waffles from UnTapped are the perfect solution. Easy for on-the-go snacking, they’re sweetened with pure maple syrup, giving your body an energy boost when it needs it most.
Use code LIFTBOXJULY for 15% off your purchase.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — A study published in The Journal of Nutrition has found that eating a high-protein breakfast can increase muscle growth by 41% compared to saving most of your protein for dinner.
GYM LAUGHS
POV: You’re starting to get gymrat vision
When someone catches you counting calories
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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