All dads have bods. Some dads have dad bods. Some dads feel bad about their bods. Some dads feel like duds. But there’s no reason to feel like a fraud just because your are flawed. Just do a tad better and the dad bod becomes — if not a rad bod — better than a sad bod… a powerful, all-caps, bold-as-can-be DAD BOD.
But how? With exercises and workouts for men that speak to a busy man’s needs. This means:
Lots of core exercises because that’s the backbone of full-body strength.
Lots of at-home bodyweight workouts because who has time for a gym or space for a weight room at home?
A HIIT focus, meaning short, intense bursts of exercise which have been shown to be more effective at gains. Also, they take less time — so there’s that.
Targeted strength training (like pull-ups and dumbbell trap moves) because if you live on cardio, planks, and push-ups, you will have no definition.
And, of course, ample stretching and recovery because when you neglect that you neglect everything else.
Will doing these exercises get you a six-pack? If you’re willing to work for it, sure. But in reality, probably not. That’s not the point. When a dad gets in shape, his first goal should be functional: To keep up with the kids and do all the fun physical stuff you could ever want. As for looking good in a swimsuit? Getting chiseled pecs? Winning a race? Let’s just say, at least these exercises will make you look less like a fridge.
Full Body Workouts
5 Under-the-Radar Ab Exercises to Add to Your Routine
Superset Workouts Are Your Secret Weapon to More Gains in Less Time
The Best Damn Bodyweight Workout
7 Ways to Build Functional Fitness Without Ever Hitting the Gym
Get Fit in 60-Second Intervals With This Intense Bodyweight Workout
This 20-Minute Living Room Cardio Workout Will Leave You Panting
This 20-Minute Workout Is a Nonstop Sweat Fest
The Ultimate At Home Workout for Beginners
Core Strength in 15 Minutes: An Easy Ab Workout
The Best HIIT Workout You Can Do in 15 Minutes
5 Ridiculously Tough Workouts You Can Do at Home
The Best 15-Minute Ab Workout For Men
The Case for Calisthenics, The Original Bodyweight Workout
This 20-Minute Stairs Workout Burns Fat and Builds Cardio
This 20-Minute Beach Body Workout Sheds Pounds and Builds Muscles
This 20-Minute HIIT Workout Hits Every Muscle Group
Strength-Building Exercises for Men
How to Get Rid of Neck Fat Once and For All
The Best Workout Routines for Busy Men
How to Get Amazing “Lower Abs,” Fast
How to Get Awesome Forearm Muscles
Wrist Strengthening Exercises to Avoid Injury and Increase Gains
This Weighted Vest Workout Is the Secret to Leveling Up Your Fitness
Upper Body Workouts
The Ultimate Pull-Up Bar Workout (No Pull-Ups Required)
The Best Home Dumbbell Workout to Build Muscle at Home
The Best Trap Workout For Regular Guys
The Best Bicep Workouts and Tricep Workouts for Busy Men
This Upper Chest Workout Will Help You Lose Your Man Boobs for Good
This 30-Minute Chest Workout Is the Secret to Getting Big
This Shoulder Workout Will Get You Strong Arms in 20 Minutes
Weight Loss Exercises For Men
Burn 1,000 Calories in This No-Holds-Barred Workout
7 Weight Loss Strategies That Work on Recent Weight Gain
This Metabolic Workout Is Your Big Meal Pass
7 Moves to Lose the Love Handles
17 Weight Loss Exercises That Work
5 Weight-Loss Exercises That Are Backed by Science
7 Running Workouts to Lose Weight
5 Core Exercises That Simply Don’t Work
Not all core work is equal.
The Best 15-Minute Ab Workout For Men
Get a midsection to be proud of in just 15 minutes, three days a week.
The 15 Best Quick And Easy At-Home Workout Moves
Keep the sofa intact and the lamp from shattering with these space-efficient moves.
How To Gain Muscle Without Weights
Who needs weight to bulk up? Not you.
How To Get Rid Of A Beer Belly
Don't blame the beer! Well, not entirely anyway.
7 Core Exercises for Men Looking to Build a Balanced Body
Skip the six-pack abs and chase something more useful, like proper thigh-to-back core strength.
Total-Body Pool Workouts To Get You in Killer Shape (No Laps Required)
This cardio and strength workout will do the same to you. No lap swimming required
The Best Home Dumbbell Workout to Build Muscle at Home
Who needs a gym membership? When you have a set of dumbbells you can build serious muscle from the comfort of your home.
The Only 6 Moves You Need to Get Back in Shape
There's nothing more difficult than getting fitness back. But it can be done. Here's your game plan.
The Best Workout Routines for Busy Men
Whether your schedule allows for twice, thrice, or five workouts a week, here’s how to make the most of your time.
How to Get Awesome Forearm Muscles
These muscles play a major role in everything from opening a pickle jar to doing a pull-up. Here’s what you need to know.
The 30-Minute Bodyweight Workout You Can Do While Watching TV
Because when you only have half an hour of time to yourself a day, you've got to learn to multitask.
This Upper Chest Workout Will Help You Lose Your Man Boobs for Good
The best way to vanquish man boobs and look fit is a focused — and scorching — upper chest workout.
Bench Press Alternatives: The Best Moves for a Workout Bench
The bench press is a staple of every strength-training routine, but workout bench moves don't stop there.
The Best Bicep Workouts and Tricep Workouts for Busy Men
This complete arm workout gives you the definition you’re looking for in 10 easy moves.
This 20-Minute Beach Body Workout Sheds Pounds and Builds Muscles
A total-body plan with minimal time commitment. What more could you ask for in a workout?