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The internet is a great place to find fitness inspiration. People from different walks of life have jumped on the bodybuilding bandwagon to reap health benefits. Fitness influencers are further fuelling the trend to make well-being a priority. But sometimes inspiration comes in a little bundle of joy. Earlier, a viral video that showcases some playtime exercise adventures of father and child made netizens all mushy.

A heartwarming video of a dad helping his kid do some bench presses is doing rounds. The baby munchkin looks very involved in his workout. However, he faces one minor hiccup. His make-believe foam bench press seems too heavy to lift. What happened next made the followers hail the father for being a wonderful mentor to his son.

Father helps kid perform a bench press in their home gym

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A father-child bond is like no other because the father becomes the first role model of the kid. Children tend to imitate their parents to learn the way through the world. Recently a Twitter handle called Squat University posted a video captioned “I love this!!! Every champion was once a amateur.” The video shows a toddler lying on a foam bench press while the father keeps an eye. The rainbow-colored weights prove too heavy for the little samurai, making the baby fall from the machine.

The father rushed to the cutie and helped the little angel proceed with his exercise. Furthermore, he acts like a great spotter for his kid, standing behind and motivating his baby while the child kept glancing for approval. The snippet is a great example of parenting. The home gym is a perfect place for the baby to learn about healthy lifestyles. Moreover, the kid finds inspiration in a jacked father’s physique. It also highlights the importance of safety and supervision while working out.

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A few months back, a similar kind of video went viral that showed a father hitting leg day with an infant on the mat. These young fathers are changing the discourse on parenting by getting involved in their children’s life. They show child care is not just a woman’s role. Even netizens appreciate such videos. The tweet from squat university became an instant hit with followers. They flocked to the comment section to register their contentment.

Followers laud the parenting techniques of the Father

Netizens shared heartfelt messages, celebrating the precious relationship. Social media is rife with negative mental imagery and information. A glad follower wrote,

Another netizen said,

To add to this, one follower appreciated the dad for providing a safe space for his child by saying,

Additionally, fan giddy with cuteness overload added,

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A fan echoed similar thoughts,

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As per Psychology Today, a father’s involvement contributes to the emotional and cognitive well-being of the child. Such children are more aware of their surroundings and engage in self-regulating behavior by learning their father’s authoritative cues. Videos of such kind deserve all the love and support. They keep the heart healthy. Did you get the feels too? Share your comment with us.