Plus: Tom Platz's legs are STILL legendary! April 25, 2023 | [Read Online]( [The Ripped Report Logo] [( Today's newsletter is presented by Trifecta. If you want fit-friendly, protein-packed meals delivered right to your door, [use the code BARBEND40]( to save 40% on your first tailor-made order. Hereâs what weâve got on tap today: - The best bodybuilding shoulder workouts for every experience level. - Fourteen common foods that are absolutely packed with creatine. - Bodybuilder Tom Platzâs quad-tastic physique update at 67 years old. And if thatâs not enough, we also have recaps from a weekend full of competitions. But enough with the prologue â letâs dive in! WORKOUTS Boulder Builders Image: michaeljung / Shutterstock What would you pick if you could only train one part of your upper body? Thereâs a case to be made for your arms, chest, lats, or even your traps as the most important element of a well-developed physique. But nothing quite ties things together like a pair of capped, three-dimensional delts. But you canât build your shoulders with the same battle plan you apply to your legs or back. The shoulder is a smaller muscle group that takes both precision and finesse to develop. And you know us â weâre all about finesse. So weâre here to let you in on the best bodybuilding shoulder workouts for all experience levels. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, youâll have all the tools you need to get to work. [Get the Workouts]( FROM OUR SPONSOR Get Shredded for Summer Ready or not, summer is almost here. If you felt a pang of anxiety reading that sentence, donât worry â thereâs still time to build up that beach body confidence. Dial in your nutrition and take a step towards feeling your best with [Trifectaâs macro-balanced meals]( made with only the highest-quality organic ingredients. Just select the meal plan that best aligns with your goals and get nutritionally balanced, ready-to-eat meals delivered to your door. Available Meal Plans: - Keto - Paleo - Clean - Whole30-Approved - High-Protein Vegan & Vegetarian - Choose-Your-Own Meal Prep - And More! TODAY only, [get 40% off your first order]( with the code BARBEND40. [Start Saving Today!]( NUTRITION Chock Full O'Creatine GIF: Giphy You may know creatine as that powder your gym buddies scoop into their pre-workout. Itâs an amino acid that naturally exists in your body and is key in producing energy for short bursts of intense activity. Thereâs a reason athletes, from CrossFitters to bodybuilders, use the stuff. Supplementing with creatine has potential benefits for lifting and your overall health, including your brain, blood sugar, and ability to fight diseases. But if youâre not interested in supplements, you can get your creatine in the 14 common foods below. [Learn All About Creatine]( BODYBUILDING The Quadfather Returns Image: @tomplatz on Instagram Although bodybuilder Tom Platz never bagged a Sandow trophy, heâs still a prominent figure in the bodybuilding world. He competed in seven Mr. Olympia shows, highlighted by a third-place effort in 1981. But he didnât need hardware to solidify his reputation â all he needed was a pair of massive legs that earned him the nickname âThe Quadfather.â His career may have ended decades ago, but Platz still touts gigantic legs at 67 years old. If you need the evidence, look no further than a recent Instagram post showing his rock-hard trunks in all their glory. No one can outrun Father Time, but Platz is proof that you can at least out-squat him. [Check Out Platzâs Update]( THE DROPSET Hooper Climbs the Mountain Image: Worldâs Strongest Man - Veering away from bodybuilding for just a moment: This past weekendâs Worldâs Strongest Man was a beaut. And if you donât know much about winner Mitchell Hooper, [weâve got the full rundown](. - The hammer curl is one of the best biceps exercises around. But are you doing them right? [Hereâs a refresher](. - Over 80 IFBB Pro League athletes across five divisions competed at this weekendâs Charlotte Pro show. [Check out the results](. SOUND OFF! Press Preference Image: Vladimir Sukhachev / Shutterstock Do you do overhead presses seated or standing? Pick one below to vote: - [ðª Seated](
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- [ðª Both]( THE RESULTS ARE IN Carb Wars GIF: @jerseyshore on Giphy In [the April 18 edition]( of The Ripped Report, we asked you to name which of these three carbs you canât live without. Hereâs how you voted: - Rice (46.22%) - Bread (27.73%) - Pasta (26.05%) Share The Ripped Report You currently have 0 referrals, only 1 away from receiving BarBend's Arm-Growing Guide. [BarBend's Arm-Growing Guide]( [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [Advertise with us]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © The Ripped Report 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003 [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv](