💪 The Truth Behind Bodybuilding Prep Nutrition

Plus: Get more efficient workouts November 18, 2022 | [Read Online]( [The Ripped Report Logo] Happy Friday. We wrote this newsletter exactly one week before Thanksgiving dinner, so apologies if there are more food references than can be properly enjoyed in one sitting. We're here to leave your biceps pumped and your mind full. Today’s Ripped Report is presented by Element 26. If you’re looking for high-quality support during your next PR, [Element 26’s NEW Hybrid Leather Belt]( has a revolutionary design. Featuring a nylon strap stitched onto a leather belt, you get the perfect combination of adjustability and rigidity. Lat pulldowns are a bodybuilding staple, but if you want a wider, stronger back, you may need more training variety. Fortunately, [we've got 12 alternatives]( that will have you walking sideways through doors in no time. Fitness guru Jeff Nippard thinks your time in the gym [could be more efficient](. That could save precious moments for sleep, time with loved ones...oh, who are we kidding. It leaves more room for two-a-days. Chris Bumstead is in full-on Olympia prep, and he's sharing [a full day of eating]( like a champ. (A leaning-out champ, of course.) EXERCISES Baby Got (Wide, Dense) Back (Muscles) GIF: @Rambo on Giphy We LOVE lat pulldowns. But this just can't be an exclusive relationship. Not anymore. Pulling in a vertical pattern strengthens your back, shoulders, and arms, while also building the muscles that support and stabilize your shoulder blades. This maintains healthy joint function, which, in turn, keeps your entire upper body strong. If you know which muscles and attributes you’re looking to address, you can wisely choose the right exercises for better results. Here are 12 of the best lat pulldown alternatives to build a bigger, stronger, more complete back. [12 Lat Pulldown Alternatives]( TRAINING TIPS Get In, Get Out, Get Ripped Image: @jeffnippard on Instagram Suppose the hours in the regular day are eaten up by work and family commitments. (Shame, we know.) In that case, a gym session is often cut short or even skipped. (The horror!) When best-laid plans are turned upside down, many are tempted to forgo the gym that day in the hopes of a less stressful and more leisurely tomorrow. But what if you could adapt your workouts for those days with a limited window of time and still pack on muscle? Mercifully, help is at hand from the bodybuilder, powerlifter, and fitness guru, Jeff Nippard. The practical and academic strength enthusiast recently took to his Instagram to share three session-saving tips on getting more gym work done in less time. Check it out below. 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While this belt is a perfect gym partner during your toughest training days, it’s also fully approved for use in Olympic weightlifting meets and functional fitness competitions. To see everything that Element 26’s Hybrid Leather Belt has to offer, [head here](. OLYMPIA UPDATE CBum's Prep Diet Image: @cbum on Instagram Championships are earned in the kitchen. And Chris Bumstead has that DIALED IN. The three-time Classic Physique Olympia winner is open about his preparation to defend his title and seek a four-peat at the 2022 Olympia. Aside from posting about his workouts, Bumstead also sheds light on his nutrition throughout his prep. On his YouTube channel, Bumstead published a video covering a full day of eating around five and a half weeks out from the 2022 Olympia. He didn’t share macro details, but he did go in-depth for each meal. Check it out below. [See What the Champ Eats]( THE DROPSET Decisions, Decisions Image: @shaunclarida on Instagram - Shaun Clarida finally announced his decision for the Olympia weekend: [Will he compete in the 212 or Open division](? - It's time — like RIGHT NOW — to get into the [science of deload weeks.]( - Want even MORE back content? We've got the [10 best dumbbell exercises to build your lats](. Share The Ripped Report You currently have 0 referrals, only 1 away from receiving Jared Feather 5-Week IFBB Pro Card Program. [Jared Feather 5-Week IFBB Pro Card Program]( [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: [ [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © The Ripped Report 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003 [Publish on beehiiv](