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Edition #62 | There's 18g of protein in these 6-ingredient cheesecake bars
Plus: Five popular exercises you should avoid, 12 best back exercises, and more.
Good morning and welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 16,240 readers.
In today’s edition:
These high-protein cheesecake squares have just 130 calories
5 popular exercises an exercise physiologist says to skip
Jeremy Either breaks down the science behind growing your triceps
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
GHOST announces Strawberry Shortcake Whey and Vegan Protein
Celebrate the 4th with GHOST’s limited edition ‘Merica Pop flavor
PRIME & Aaron Judge team up for a limited-edition Hydration drink
RYSE unveils clear protein powder in authentic Jell-O flavors
WEEKLY WORKOUT
The Best Exercises to Grow Your Triceps
The triceps comprises three heads: the medial, lateral, and long head. To add mass and get that coveted horseshoe shape, Jeremy Ethier breaks down the best science-backed exercises to help you target each head and grow bigger, more defined arms.
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PROFILE
5 Tips to Safely Workout While Pregnant
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is a priority for many soon-to-be moms. However, your workouts might look a little different with a baby on board. To maintain your physical health and ensure your baby's well-being, we asked CPT Libby Petrucci how she trained during her pregnancy.
THINGS TO…
…DO 💪
The 12 Best Back Exercises
Hit your lats, traps, and delts with the 12 best back exercises, handpicked by a CPT.
…KNOW 🏋️♂️
5 Popular Exercises to Avoid
Just because an exercise is popular doesn’t mean you should be doing it. According to exercise physiologist Sarah King, that’s the case with these five popular exercises.
…EAT 🍮
High-protein, Low-carb Cheesecake Squares
Satiate your sweet tooth and hit your daily protein goal with these high-protein, low-carb cheesecake squares. Coming in at just 130 calories and a whopping 18 grams of protein per serving, this recipe was developed by Arash Hashemi, who’s lost over 100 pounds using recipes just like this.
FITNESS FUN
Dad Joke of the Week
Q — What does a priest do at the gym?
A — He exorcises.
Don’t you ever get sick of going to the gym?
When you were already having a bad day and then…this.
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