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7 Top Mobility Exercises for Fit Dads
Dads, if you want to stay strong, pain-free(ish), and ready to dominate life—whether that’s crushing your workouts, playing with your...

benbarkerfitness
Jan 302 min read


Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen
Alright, I know that title might sound a little bold, but hear me out. You’ve probably heard the phrase a million times: “Abs are made in...

benbarkerfitness
Jan 232 min read


Get Results in the Gym: Performance Goals Over the Scale
Weigh ins and scales are all fine and dandy. They are both useful tools at times! However, we have given the scale far too much power....

benbarkerfitness
Jan 163 min read


My Top 3 Supplements for Building Muscle
I am not a registered dietitian... but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. If you go into your local supplement store and...

benbarkerfitness
Jan 92 min read


Top Benefits of a Sustainable Fitness and Diet Plan
The New Year is here, resolutions have been set, and gym memberships have been purchased. But we must address the elephant in the room......

benbarkerfitness
Jan 23 min read


Best Workout Plan for 2025: A Comprehensive Approach to Fitness Excellence
As we bid farewell to 2024, many of us are emerging from the holiday season in a bit of a haze, possibly fueled by extra calories and...

benbarkerfitness
Dec 26, 20244 min read


The Perfect Leg Workout to Build Strength and Muscle and Avoid Common Mistakes
Not all leg workouts are created equal. And just to go ahead and get it out there: 1: Jogging or walking does not count as a leg workout...

benbarkerfitness
Dec 19, 20244 min read


4 Upper Body Exercises to Take Your Workout to the Next Level
Consistency is king and we shouldn't be program hopping every week by trying random workouts. I think you will see the best results when...

benbarkerfitness
Dec 12, 20243 min read


5 Best Weightlifting Programs: Build Muscle, Strength, and Aid in Fat Loss
The new year is coming in hot, so people will be searching for a routine to follow in the gym. So, I thought I would make things easy for...

benbarkerfitness
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Top 9 Kettlebell Exercises for Dads to Increase Muscle and Fitness
It's barbell first for me but it is tough to beat the versatility and portability of a good kettle. I typically travel with my KB and use...

benbarkerfitness
Oct 31, 20242 min read


5 Essential Leg Day Exercises for Dads: Front Squats, Single-Leg RDLs & More to Build Strong Legs!
Dads... 5" inseams are in and it is more important than ever to build an absolutely juicy set of quads and hams. As a dad, you are...

benbarkerfitness
Oct 10, 20242 min read


6 Proven Strategies to Build Discipline in Fitness: Go Beyond Motivation and Achieve Long-Term Success
Discipline is such a trendy topic right now on social media, especially in the fitness space. Honestly, most of the content is spot on....

benbarkerfitness
Oct 3, 20243 min read


2 Underrated Shoulder Exercise for Dads to Build Jacked Delts (2024)
Dads, let's Make America Fit Again! Become the fittest dad on your street, at work, and on the sidelines at your kids' sporting events....

benbarkerfitness
Aug 29, 20242 min read


24 Fit Dad Tips to Finish the Year Strong (2024)
We are past the halfway point of 2024... only 5 months left. Are you on track to accomplish the resolutions and goals you set for the...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 26, 20246 min read


Workout Plan for Dads: Full Exercise Week for the Alpha Dad Challenge
Join the Alpha Dad Challenge: Transform Your Fitness and Lead by Example - Squat, Bench, Overhead Press, Deadlift, 5K Run. Elevate Your Fath

benbarkerfitness
May 31, 20243 min read


Muscle Building Tips for Dads: How to Look, Feel, and Perform Better
This morning I tweeted 4 simple tips for dads to increase muscle mass: slow eccentrics, progressive overload, creatine + carbs, and most...

benbarkerfitness
Feb 22, 20243 min read


24 Fitness and Workout Tips to Get Insanely Fit in 2024
Today, I'm excited to bring you 24 tips to get insanely fit in 2024. My biggest tip: just start. Whatever you've got going on, dive in...

benbarkerfitness
Dec 14, 20236 min read


The Power of Showing Up: Mastering Mindset for Long-Term Fitness Success
January is often a time for new resolutions and fresh starts, including fitness goals. But why not start in October and get a head start?...

benbarkerfitness
Oct 19, 20232 min read


4 Steps to Reach Your Fitness Goals
The show "The A-Team" aired before I was born but I always loved it. Anytime the team made some sketchy/ daring plans but ultimately the...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 28, 20233 min read


5 Tips to Win the Weekend: Get Active, Get Outside, and Get Hydrated
Weekends are a time for relaxation, fun, and letting your hair down. But let's face it, we've all been there: Sunday evening rolls around...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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