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2 "Magical" Methods of Getting Fit
If you aware familiar with my message on social media, you know I am passionate about running sprints and lifting heavy weights. I am...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 30, 20222 min read


3 Funky Exercises to Try in Your Next Workout
For the most part, your strength program should follow a progression where you do basically the same exercises for 4-8 weeks. Over the...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 29, 20222 min read


Who Decided That 30 is Old? Ben Barker Fitness Podcast Ep 3
Episode 3 of my podcast is live! I always get annoyed my I see people complain about "old age" in their 30s, 40s, 50s, etc. I am 31 and...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Back Exercise: Pendlay Rows Vs. Bent Rows
Having a strong, well-muscled back is like a badge of honor. Obviously, we know pull-ups and rows are the kings of back exercises but...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Walk it Out: Long Walks are Underrated
I think Unk said it best, "West side walk it out. South side walk it out. East side walk it out. North side walk it out." I used to think...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 25, 20222 min read


My Top 3 Books I Have Read Recently
Up until recently, reading was basically non-existent for me. I think I was stuck in a bit of a learning rut but I knew I was ready step...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 24, 20222 min read


You Get Out What You Put In (2022)
One of my favorite saying is, "Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do." It's funny, I have caught...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Diet and Fitness: Keep it Simple + Podcast 2
I love the KISS method! No, I'm not talking about French kissing. I'm talking about Keep it Simple Stupid. Although, my kids are not...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Exercise Spotlight: The Lateral Shoot Through
At heart, I am a fan of the traditional exercises that we know provide the most value: heavy squats, pull-ups, sprints, etc but I also...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Spice Up Your Arm Workout with this Triceps Exercise
If you're here because you wanted a spicy arm workout... you came to the right place! If you're here because you are my mom and you're...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 19, 20221 min read


How to Make Sundays Productive and Restful
On Sunday's my goal is typically to do as little as possible. It is the day of rest, right? Over the last year, however, I have found a...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 18, 20222 min read


If I Could Only Choose One Stretch... The Brettzel. Namaste
The king of all stretches: The Brettzel Stretch! To be clear... I'm not big on stretching. I never miss a workout but the yoga mat... not...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 17, 20221 min read


Neil Patel & Alex Hormozi "Told Me" to Start a Podcast
Day 8 of writing a blog post every day for 30 days. So, I am about to make a post on TikTok and Neil Patel pops up on my for you page and...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Build Some Juicy Delts Sculpted by Zeus Himself
Has anyone else watched Thor: Love and Thunder yet? I had mixed feelings. When I say "sculpted by Zeus himself," I am referring to the...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Why Aren't You Jumping? Box Jumps and Maintaining Cat-Like Reflexes
There are certain physical abilities every human being should strive to maintain as long as possible: sprinting, jumping, throwing,...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Do the Hard Work (in Fitness, Career, Marriage)
I'm not sure who actually coined the term "hard work pays off" but 5x CrossFit Games Champion Mat Fraser definitely popularized the...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Pull-Ups: The King of Upper Body Exercises
If you want to impress in the gym, knock out a set of strict pull-ups with uncompromising form. You will immediately set yourself apart....

benbarkerfitness
Sep 12, 20222 min read


Be a Gold Digger... Not in the Kanye Sense
There are too many awesome stories about unlikely, normal people succeeding and accomplishing things far beyond their natural abilities....

benbarkerfitness
Sep 11, 20222 min read


Who Reigns Supreme: The Barbell or Kettlebell?! 75 unbroken Kettlebell Swings via Timothy Ferriss
Who reigns supreme? The barbell or kettlebell? This is an easy answer: B.O.A.F.... BOAF (an in both). Here's why: The barbell is...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 10, 20222 min read


Atomic Habits, 30 Days, and Going for Gold
I'm in this phase of life where I've just decided to go for it. I have every excuse to find a stable, normal job... but it's just not in...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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