A Sub-5 Mile and a 500-Pound Squat in One Day: The Dad of Four With a Day Job

The most impressive thing about Ben isn’t the 500-pound squat; it’s that he does it with four kids, a full-time job, and a business on the side.

Ben Barker helps dads build their lives on faith, fitness and fatherhood, and he’s honest that he’s still working on all three. In this conversation he and Matt trade the practical: one-on-one “dates” with each kid, bringing your children into the things you already have to do, giving them a real role in the family, and getting good at apologizing when you lose your temper. For any dad starting from out of shape and overwhelmed, his advice is simple: make one small change. Start walking. Discipline begets discipline.

They also talk about why men need something hard to pursue, why performance goals beat the scale, writing your family’s core values together, and letting your kids watch you fail and try again. Then the conversation turns personal, as Matt shares what facing a second cancer has meant for him as a father, and the two talk about how to build a legacy that stays with your kids long after you’re gone.

Don’t tell your kids to have a good day; teach them to make it one.

Connect with Ben: Instagram @benbarkerfitness

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