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Edition #63 | Copycat macro-friendly Oreo Crumbl cookies
Plus: A simple swap to grow your calves, how to prevent running-related injuries, 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 16,224 readers.
In today’s edition:
Craving Crumbl cookies? This recipe makes them macro-friendly
A simple swap to grow your calves, courtesy of Jeff Nippard
How to prevent running-related injuries according to a PT
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
GHOST’s pre-workout, Legend, gets an upgrade
Amazon’s top-ranked pull-up bar just went on sale for $25
Liquid Death releases an exclusive blueberry-flavored iced tea
Keep celebrating the Fourth of July with MuscleSport’s Patriot Popsicle Amino + Hydration
WEEKLY WORKOUT
Crush your legs with this dumbbell-only workout
Want a quick and effective leg workout that you can do sans machines? Then look no further. This one from Ryan Humiston combines four killer dumbbell moves to target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Simple, yes. Easy, far from it.
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PROFILE
How to prevent running injuries, according to a physical therapist
Summer is the perfect time to take your workouts outside, but putting on the miles can sometimes result in sore knees, tight hips, and a stiff lower back. To keep your body feeling its best, we asked Dr. Matt Barle how to keep these common running-related problems at bay.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🧘
3 movements for tight hips & lower back
Sitting for long periods, especially if you work a desk job, is hard to avoid and often leads to tight hips and a stiff lower back. If that sounds like something you struggle with, these three movements might be able to help.
…KNOW 🦵
How to grow your calves
The calves are notoriously difficult to grow, but that doesn’t mean completely impossible. If you’re struggling to see growth in your calves, Jeff Nippard offers this simple science-based swap.
…EAT 🍪
Macro-friendly Oreo Crumbl cookies
Craving Crumbl cookies but don’t want all the calories? This homemade version packs 17g of protein and only 170 calories, but don’t worry — there’s still tons of chocolatey, gooey goodness.
FITNESS FUN
Dad Joke of the Week
Q — I don’t hate leg day.
A — It’s the two days afterward I can’t stand.
When you see the same people at the gym every day.
The things they don’t tell you before you join a gym.
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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