Author: Dad Well Done Team

Back arches Back arches are one of the most effective bodyweight alternatives to deadlifts. Dip Dips work the pectoral muscles in a similar way that bench press does, but with a more functional approach. Pull-up Pull-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises you can you. They work the lats, the biceps, and the core primarily, but they also work nearly every muscle in your body as well. Good Morning – Split Stance Good Mornings primarily work the lower back but should also work the hamstrings as well because as you go down, your legs should stay slightly bent but…

Functional fitness workouts are workouts that include multiple muscle groups and focus on movements that are similar to movements used in everyday life. This functional fitness workout plan is designed to be used by beginners and advanced athletes alike because the exercises are scalable and adjustable to your level of experience or equipment. Day 1: Front Squats, Running, Wall Balls, and Burpees Part 1: 4 sets of: 10 sandbag front squats (or use a medicine ball, a weighted backpack, or anything else that provides enough resistance to make 10 reps difficult) Part 2: 4 rounds of: 400m Run20 Wall Balls…

So you need some romantic ideas, huh? We all get it. It can be hard to be creative when it comes to romantic ideas, and we don’t always have a ton of money to spend. It’s okay. It happens to, well, all of us. And sometimes we just screw up and need to make amends – because most of the time when we screw up, our wives are the ones who catch most of the blowback from it. They see us at our worst – losing our temper, lost in our insecurities, and checked out ready to quit at times.…

Have you ever wondered what your wife wants? I mean what she really wants. Because what men think their wives want and what they really want are two very different things. Unfortunately, a large portion of marriage consists of two people making assumptions about one another. If your wife looks upset, you might immediately start internally guessing why she’s upset. If she says something that feels “off”, then your brain will probably go to work problem-solving to find the source of what’s causing it. And most, if not all, of these interactions are happening nonverbally. In all of these assumptions that are…

If you’re a busy parent trying to get a night out with your spouse, but you want to stick to a budget, then you’re probably wondering how much you should pay for a babysitter. You’re not alone. 79% of parents say that childcare costs are one of their family’s highest expenses, so it’s no wonder we’re looking for a reasonable rate for a babysitter. So how much should you really pay a babysitter? The average cost of a babysitter is $18.36 per hour for 1 child and $21.23 per hour for 2 children for two children and 21.49 per hour…

Bullying has become a major issue for kids in America. Roughly 1 in 5 kids are bullied nationwide, and approximately 15% of those who report being bullied are cyber-bullied. From 2016 to 2019, the number of kids who reported being bullied in the 30 days prior increased over 35% and kids who reported bullying other kids nearly tripled. In other words, bullying is a significant problem that parents today need to be able to address and help their children through. But what is bullying? Bullying is defined as repetitive unwanted aggressive behavior intended to create a power imbalance between the…

Duck boots are one of the trendiest fall and winter footwear items you can find today, and for good reason. Their warmth, stability, grip, and unique look are why millions of style-conscious men and women line up every fall to get their pair of duck boots. But what are duck boots exactly, and what should you know before purchasing a pair? In this guide, we’ll give you all the details you need before buying your own pair of the waterproof wonders that are duck boots. #1 Duck Boot for Men: L.L. Bean’s Bean Boot L.L. Bean literally invented the duck…

If you’re anything like most dads, exercising tends to fall down towards the middle or bottom of your list of priorities. You tell yourself you’ll work out, you might even fully intend to work out, but something always comes along that’s more important or more urgent. Before you know it, years have passed, you’re packing on a spare tire, you get winded walking to your car after work, and your doctor’s telling you it’s time to start looking at blood pressure medications. Look, it’s no secret that exercising helps you in every way imaginable. You already know that. You’ve heard…

Let’s be honest; being a dad can be hard. Really hard. But you know what makes it better? A mustache. That’s right; ever since mustaches departed from cultural approval in the 1970s, they’ve been reserved strictly for the few and the proud. Only those brave souls with some experience under their belts and a whole lot of IDGAF can rock a ‘stache. But dads? Dads can get away with a mustache like nobody’s business. The thing is, if you’re going to commit to having a mustache, it can’t just be any old mustache. You have to put some time and…