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Top 7 Pieces of Home Gym Workout Equipment (2025)
Listen... the busier I get and the more activities my kids get enrolled in, the more important my home gym becomes. I love going to the...

benbarkerfitness
5 days ago4 min read


Top 5 Ab Exercises: Built in the Gym, Revealed by Diet
I really dislike the saying, "Abs are made in the kitchen." *refer to my article " Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen ." No, they're not....

benbarkerfitness
Aug 144 min read


10 Fit Dad Tips to Level Up Your Fitness
It's that time of year again - the time when our new year's resolutions from last January seem like a distant memory. Did you write your...

benbarkerfitness
Aug 74 min read


11 Reasons the NordBench Pro is the King of Budget Home Gym Gear (Replaces $2,400 in Equipment)
If you're trying to build a legit garage gym without breaking the bank, the NordBench Pro from Nordstick might be the most valuable...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 313 min read


Top 23 Protein Shake Recipes for Busy, Fit Dads
As a busy and active dad, finding the time and energy to fuel your workouts and recovery is crucial for maintaining your status as the...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 244 min read


Exercise Spotlight: How to Box Squat Like Westside Barbell | Build Explosive Strength Safely
Fellas, with the rising popularity of the 5-inch inseam, growing a jacked pair of legs is more important than ever. And while, swole is...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 172 min read


20 Top Exercises to Add to Your Workout Plan
Is there a definitive list of the top exercises for attaining a high level of fitness? If there wasn't, it now exists. The Neighborhood...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 105 min read


4 Top Bodyweight Exercises to Defeat the Dad Bod + Travel Workout
This one goes out to all the dads. One day when we are grandfathers, we will either be well-muscled and down on the floor playing with...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 34 min read


7 Benefits of Rowing And Why You Need a Merach Rower in Your Garage Gym
Let’s be real—most cardio feels like punishment. But rowing? Rowing is efficient, low-impact, and sneaky effective. Whether you're trying...

benbarkerfitness
Jun 262 min read


5 Mobility Stretches Every Dad Needs to Stay Swole & Flexy
Dads, if you want to move like a beast and not hobble like the Tin Man, you’ve got to stretch. Strength without mobility is a fast track...

benbarkerfitness
Jun 192 min read


Top Exercise Guide for Every Muscle Group in 2025
Hey team! Today I'm going to share the top exercise for each muscle group, from chest to quads, glutes to calves, biceps, and even traps...

benbarkerfitness
Jun 126 min read


6 Supersets Every Dad Should Be Doing This Summer
Dads — your strength isn't optional. It’s your responsibility. Your family doesn’t need you shredded for Instagram. They need you strong,...

benbarkerfitness
Jun 53 min read


15 Best Fit Dad Tips to Level Up + Full Week of Workouts
Dads, are you ready to level up your fitness and excel as a father? Buckle up, because I've got 15 powerhouse tips that I've collected...

benbarkerfitness
May 296 min read


3 PVC Mobility Exercises Every Dad Should Be Doing
As dads, we have to stay mobile and agile as we age. Why? Because it’s the ultimate flex to be 100 years old and still move like a supple...

benbarkerfitness
May 223 min read


The Ultimate Fit Dad Father's Day Gift Guide
My wife always says I am difficult to shop for and my mom says the same of my dad. So, I am here to help and make gift-giving to the fit...

benbarkerfitness
May 154 min read


5 Workout Tips to Ditch the "Dad Bod"
This one goes out to the dads. Are you tired of feeling tired? Sick of not getting the fitness results you want? In an older episode of...

benbarkerfitness
May 13 min read


5 Steps to Becoming a Superhuman Dad
Dads... when you stroll up to your kid's T-Ball game or soccer practice, what do you do? That's right... you immediately size up the...

benbarkerfitness
Apr 245 min read


6 Fitness Tips to Defeat the Dad Bod (and Dominate Dad Life)
Let’s be real—dad life doesn’t mean you have to fall victim to the stereotypical “dad bod.” You weren’t made to coast through fatherhood...

benbarkerfitness
Apr 173 min read


7 Proven Fitness Strategies Every Dad Needs to Maximize Gym Results: The Ultimate Guide
I fully believe that the most important step in getting closer to your goals is just starting! (refer to my "Just Start" article here. )...

benbarkerfitness
Apr 105 min read


5 Ways to Defeat the Dad Bod and Stay Strong for Life
Tired of the dad bod weighing you down? If you want to burn fat, build muscle, and increase testosterone naturally , you need more than...

benbarkerfitness
Apr 32 min read
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