In a world where bodybuilders get questioned about whether they pay enough attention or time in their personal lives and children, a viral video of a lifter getting cheered on by his toddler shows that it’s a misconception. The bodybuilder, who calls himself Lecturer of Lifting, James Perry, shared a heartwarming video of himself and his son.

James Perry is a lifter who placed 3rd in the British Masters and Teen Championships in September 2023. The lifter often shares videos of himself lifting or training at the gym. This time, however, he had a very special guest to cheer him on.

James Perry’s son motivates him during lifting

One of his viral videos which was initially posted on Perry’s Instagram on December 31, was recently featured by Sporcu Veritabanı Gymsozluk. The video featured Perry’s toddler shouting and cheering on him by saying, “Go Daddy!” In his caption, Perry initially wrote, “This is what I have always envisioned parenting would be like!”

The video had been so inspiring that Gymsozluk also boosted Perry’s motivation by pointing at his son’s enthusiasm and appreciation after seeing James working so hard. Gymsozluk thus wrote, “With such support, you will lift the worlds. Send it to your Manita and he will be happy.”

When the fitness community saw the adorable video, they could not restrict themselves from commenting and further cheering on the lifter. In the process, they also let him how lucky James Perry is to have such a loving child.

The fitness community swoons over the little cheerleader

One of the fans wrote, “Bro, he won in life”

Another stated, “Well after dropping the bar he picked up his heaviest responsibility.”

Someone else pointed out, “He can never fail with this kind of motivation.”

Yet another fan commented, “That encouragement is enough for a PR!!”

Another fan also noticed how the lifter had not slammed the weights straight on the floor, “Huge respect for not slamming the weights.”

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The fitness community has always been pretty appreciative of lifters who show their progress over time. James Perry broke that mould by showcasing such a beautiful moment shared with his child, that everyone was left feeling an overwhelming wave of awe and joy.

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