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Coaching my favorite client to a 5 rep PR

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Why it worked

The video combines the unexpectedness of a toddler performing a strength exercise with the relatable humor of a parent-child interaction, creating a heartwarming and shareable piece of content.

Summary

A toddler is coached by their parent to perform deadlifts with a light barbell. The toddler successfully completes five reps, and the parent then takes their turn to lift a heavier weight. The video ends with a playful interaction between the parent and child.

Structure

1Toddler is introduced as a client for deadlifts.
2Toddler attempts and completes deadlifts.
3Parent demonstrates their own deadlift set.
4Playful interaction between parent and child.

Product placement

Rogue (brand name on weight plates) - appears, does not act, removing it would not change what happens in the video. Toddler Cam (text overlay) - appears, does not act, removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

Coaching my favorite client to a 5 rep PR let me see your best deadlifts can you do five can you do five deadlifts Safety First!! the clips are on other clips can you do five deadlifts Enzo let's see it one good two nice 3 more three more three three four five fantastic two more four four nice last one five reps five reps five five Whoo you did it high five you did five reps at 15 pounds dada's turn dada's turn all right I'll get to it Toddler Cam 2 3 4 5 what is it what is it crazy boy I'm the crazy boy *leaves without elaborating*

Original caption

Is he the next Eddie Hall? The next Rich Froning? The next CBum? 🤔 I don’t really care what he does as long as he’s happy. He’s my best bud 💪🏼 Now, all you coaches and lifters take note. Not only does he have *impeccable* form (did you see that Lat activation 👀) he also throughly checks both sides of the bar for his clips. And he’s not a selfish lifter either. He lets me work in and we both get our deadlifts in 😤 Is this dangerous? Yes he is. Don’t mess with him. ⚠️ If you want to follow along and see how we prioritize fitness and movement in fun ways, don’t hesitate to “Follow” 💪🏼