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“Fatherhood Lessons”: After Interviewing the Likes of Ronnie Coleman and Phil Heath, Entrepreneur Father Trains His Young Son and Wins the Fitness World’s Respect

Published Aug 10, 2023 | 7:15 AM EDT

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Patrick Bet-David, part-owner of the New York Yankees and a renowned entrepreneur, recently shared a post on Instagram while working out with his son, Dylan Bet-David. The duo did a little bar workout session with his son, where Dylan displayed his athleticism, strength, and balance.

Patrick, who has interviewed bodybuilding legends like Ronnie Coleman and Phil Heath, posted a video of the same on his Instagram account, where the candid father-son workout displayed the duo’s dedication and bond as the fans felt captivated watching their strong and common love for working out. Let’s take a look at how the fans reacted to this.

Patrick and his son’s workout session

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The video saw Dylan doing upside-down hanging crunches. These hanging movements are often associated with sports like calisthenics and functional training. It requires upper body strength, stability, mental focus, and good flexibility from the athlete’s end. Hanging exercises can also offer benefits like improved blood circulation, enhanced joint mobility, and muscle strengthening.

 

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Incorporating such exercises displays Dylan’s determination to push his limits and shows his athleticism. Posting a video of this workout session, Patrick wrote in the caption, “Whatever Daddy does, @betdaviddylan has to do one better.”

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What truly touched the viewers’ hearts was the affectionate nature of the social media post. Patrick Bet-David’s post displayed the importance of shared experiences with family. The video gained attention almost instantly, as many expressed admiration for the little one’s impressive feat, while many also applauded Patrick’s presence in the situation for being a supportive mentor.

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Fans appreciate father and son’s efforts

Among multiple comments on the post, one of the fans wrote, “The love of a father is the missing ingredient in this world.” Another user appreciated Patrick’s willingness to teach the kid by stating, “Teach em young! Wish I had a father that got me into fitness sooner. Good man.” A viewer also cheered for Dylan by writing, “One of the best things you can do at a young age is get into fitness!!” While one of the comments read, “Fatherhood lessons.”

“Starting them young! Good teaching, sports, God, family, love!,” read another comment from a fan, while another user stated, “Raising kids, strong minded and strong physically!! Would love to see more of this!!!” One person also rightfully pointed out, “Sir, You are a great Father and Mentor.”

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Written by:

Sarthak Khanna

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Introducing Sarthak Khanna, a sports writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in Bodybuilding and other American sports. Sarthak found his calling in bodybuilding both as a writer as well as a practitioner of the sport. Gawking at the sight of some of the most aesthetic physiques, the experience was similar to what Mentzer once acknowledged as an “immediate emotional recognition.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa