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Edition #53 | This molten lava cake has 44g of protein
Plus: 3 moves for Golden Era Biceps
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Good morning and welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 15,559 readers.
In today’s edition:
Wesley Vissers’ 3 favorite bicep exercises for bigger arms
LIFEAID releases a new encapsulated creatine recovery beverage
A molten chocolate lava cake with 44g of protein
Don’t forget to check out “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
LIFEAID launches a new zero-sugar creatine recovery drink
USA Rugby Star Naya Tapper shares what’s in her gym bag
GHOST releases a new greens flavor: Matcha Latte
Men’s Journal declares these the 10 best dumbbell sets of 2024
WEEKLY WORKOUT
3 Moves for Golden Era Biceps
Reigning Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers has some sizable biceps, so we think his advice is ~pretty~ credible. Vissers recently shared the three exercises he’s used to build his arms, so if bigger biceps are on your to-do list, you’re going to want to listen up.
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PROFILE
Derek Pratt & Cassie Costa Don’t Believe in Summer Bodies — You Shouldn’t, Either.
For many of us, spring is the season we start thinking about our “summer bodies.” We’re flooded with content surrounding summer slim-downs; we’re bombarded with products claiming to get you “bikini-body ready;” and we’re made to feel that enjoying our soon-to-be summer is contingent upon having a body that looks a certain way.
If you feel like that’s kind of a messed up way to approach healthy living, we’re right there with you. And so are athletes Derek Pratt and Cassie Costa.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
A Pistol Squat
This head-turning bodyweight exercise doesn’t just look cool. It also provides a unique challenge for your lower body. Test your strength, stability, and balance with this step-by-step guide to achieving your very own flashy one-legged squat.
…KNOW 💭
How to Grow Your Triceps
Biceps get all the attention, but did you know your triceps actually makes up two-thirds of your upper arm? Give your triceps some well-deserved time in the spotlight with these 11 CPT-approved tricep exercises.
…EAT 🍫
Chocolate Protein Lava Cake
A healthy molten chocolate lava cake sounds too good to be true, but this recipe combines gooey chocolate with over 44 (!!) grams of protein (and only 310 calories). Ready in 4-8 minutes, you can even microwave it.
FITNESS FUN
Dad Joke of the Week
Q — What’s it called when you refuse to do ab workouts?
A — Ab-stinence.
How attempting a PR changes as you age.
Every lifter’s dream phone charging station.
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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