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Daughter’s Heartwarming Words to Father Lifting Weights Makes Fitness Icon Jealous of Their Bond: “Best Thing You Will See Today”

Published 09/05/2023, 4:33 PM EDT

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In an age where negativity frequently overshadows the goodness in our global landscape, a simple video has remarkably managed to emerge as a beacon of positivity, light, and hope. Indeed, such is the transformative power of social media when harnessed for good intentions. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that one such video has effortlessly captured hearts and minds.

Famous in the bodybuilding world, Joey Swoll recently shared a video on his Twitter feed that radiated pure love and joy. Captioned, “The best thing you’ll see today! I love this. Have an amazing Sunday everyone! 🙏🏼❤️”, the video showcases a father in the midst of a military press exercise. But what makes the video truly memorable is the voice of the little girl, presumably his daughter, cheerfully commenting on his physique.

Daughter’s affectionate commentary

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“Your muscles are strange,” she innocently remarks. But as he continues to lift, her admiration shines through. “Oh man, I see those muscles. You’re great at this!” she says, her voice tinged with wonder. You can clearly hear how much she admires him in her voice. “Your muscles are sooo good.”

The honest and playful conversation between father and daughter is full of humor and genuine care. This is what makes this video special. The girl’s alert eyes, perhaps not entirely understanding the mechanics of weightlifting, ask with concern, “I need to see you, are you breathing ok?, you’re breathing ok?. Ok Just making sure ’cause you really don’t seem like it.”

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In today’s fitness culture, where gym-goers frequently have headphones plugged in, seemingly unaware of their surroundings and essentially ignoring everything else, the voice of a young child offering heartfelt encouragement and genuine concern serves as a refreshing departure. It’s this unfiltered, spontaneous interaction that beautifully provides a snapshot into the enduring bonds of family, love, and encouragement.

Touching reaction of Joey Swoll

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Reacting to the video, Joey Swoll himself couldn’t preserve the return of his admiration and perhaps a twinge of envy. “How can you not love that video?” he mused. He openly expressed his envy, wishing someone would encourage him during his workouts. “I gotta admit although, I’m a little jealous. I wish I had somebody to hype me up, to tell me how great I was,” he said.

Interestingly, Swoll’s words serve as a mirror, reflecting the common human craving for validation, love, and encouragement. Furthermore, they remind us that even those who appear to have it all–including fame, an impressive physique, and undeniable skill. Still long for the simple, yet profound, joys of family bonds and personal recognition.

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To the father in the video, Joey initially expressed his admiration, notably spotting the lovely bond he evidently shares with his daughter. Furthermore, his heartfelt message succinctly highlighted the essence of the video. Rather than solely emphasizing the physical strength on display, he also focused on the heartwarming power of family bonds.

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Taha Tariq

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Taha Tariq is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from a premier University and brings with him prior experience in managing social media campaigns and conducting market research. Bodybuilding and MMA have always been of significant interest to Taha, inspiring him in his professional writing and personal fitness journey.
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Parth Sharma