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benbarkerfitness
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Encouragement is a Super Power [2022]
Who do you know that could use some encouragement? Text the first person that comes to your mind! You never know what someone has going...
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benbarkerfitness
Nov 5, 20222 min read
It Will be More Challenging Than You Think
What a bummer of an article title right!? A better title would have been, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." But that's just not...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 9, 20222 min read
Day 31: Do Extra
I am horribly unorganized. I am not focused. I sometimes try to do so many things at once that I get nothing done. But if it requires...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Day 30: The Greatest Ab Exercise of All Time
First things first... I did it! I wrote one article per day for 30 days! The goal here was to challenge myself to put out more content,...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Lifestyle Changes Dominate "Challenges"
We live in the day and age of "7 Day Detoxes" and "30 Day Shreds." Short, not maintainable challenges that will supposedly "kick start"...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Megan Knees and Juicy Dump Trucks
Y'all... I feel like this might be my greatest article title ever. I wish I could just retire after this and go out on top but alas, I...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 4, 20222 min read
The Perfect Workout Split + Podcast Ep. 4
If you prefer listening versus reading, check out today's article on my podcast Ben Barker Fitness on Spotify... You know Morgan Freeman...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Push-Up Mistakes and Top 2 Modifications
Push-Ups are one of those exercises where a lot of us let our egos get the best of us. I am always more impressed with people when I see...
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benbarkerfitness
Oct 2, 20221 min read
The Single Most Important Nutrient... And You're Probably Not Getting Enough
“Coach Klein: Gatorade not only quenches your thirst better, it tastes better too, idiot. Bobby Boucher: No. You people drinkin the wrong...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 29, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 27, 20221 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 26, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 25, 20222 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 24, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 22, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 21, 20221 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 20, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 19, 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...
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benbarkerfitness
Sep 18, 20222 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...
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