At Embark Performance Training, we strive to provide our clients with a safe haven of health, strength, and support. We use a holistic approach of scientific support and real world practices to curate the best individualized training programs and address our clients' goals in a responsible, healthy, and sustainable way.
Coach Barker graduated from Central College with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and earned his Master's degree in Human Performance from Lindenwood University, where he also served as the Head Assistant Weightlifting Coach. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and a certified National Coach for USAW. Professionally, he has worked at the collegiate level in all divisions as a strength and conditioning coach; he has also served as a professor of Kinesiology at both Simpson College and Central College. He has worked with clients with varying skill levels, from the general population to elite athletes at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic level. Embark Performance Training is based in Des Moines, IA.
Garage Gym Excellence
Equipment List
- Power Rack with Lat/Low Row Tower
- 1000+ lbs of Weight Plates
- 2 Sets of Adjustable Dumbbells (Powerblock 90, SMRTFIT 80)
- Bosu Ball
- Collection of Barbells:
- Titan Fitness Football Bar
- SSB
- 3" Axle
- 2" Axle
- Square Beam Bar
- EZ Curls Fat Bar
- Pendlay Bushing Bar
- Pendlay Bearing Weightlifting Bar
- Titan Fitness 15kg Bar
- Strongman Logs
- Resistance Bands
- Farmer/Frame Carry
- Yoke Walk
- 4x Soft Drop Pads
- 70kg Sandbag
- Slam Balls (10, 30, 60, 90lbs)
- Glute Ham Roller
- Battle Ropes and a Tire
- 45* Back Extension
Clients Endorse Coach Barker
I have worked with Matt for about 3 or 4 years now and let me tell you - 10 out of 10 recommend. This is the strongest and leanest I have been in my life. I highly recommend working with him!
Steven T.
Client since 2021
I attend Duo Sessions with my husband and Coach Barker does a great job of individualizing each of our workouts to our needs and abilities. I feel stronger and more confident!
Whitney G.
Client since 2022
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Lucas G.
Client since 2022
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