Hey dads! I'm sure it isn't a revelation to anyone here that we as dads have just as much to learn from our kids as they have to learn from us. I was reminded of that last night, when I was trying to get my two-month old daughter back to sleep during an especially fussy night. We read books. We did songs. We did tummy time. We laid on the play mat and looked at the mobile. Everything I could think of to help her settle, but nothing seemed to work. Nothing, at least, until I brought her into the nursery, sat in the rocking chair, and just held her. It was like night and day: The fussing stopped. she snuggled in, and she went right to sleep. I think that was her reminding me that sometimes it's not about the "doing." It's about the "being." She didn't need me to do anything, she just needed me to be with her. The rest of the night was great, and I'll cherish that memory for the rest of my life. I'm curious: What's a lesson you've learned from your kids recently?

I've been working on something that I think will make Dad Strong so much smoother and I can use your help to debug and suggest features. I've been busting my behind to create a tracking app to keep all of your progress in one place. You can access it HERE, or from the first page of each workout program. What I need from you guys is to try it out for a couple of days and see if everything works as it should. Anything funny pops up please comment it here. For those of you on the Free Tier, this does give you access to the workouts and mobility work that is in the premium tier so this post wont stay up forever. Think of it as quid pro quo, I give you access, you throw some feedback my way! On the page you'll see the date, your current streak, the workout for the day, or active recovery, a section to add optional mobility work categorized by area of concern, your progress in the course videos and your daily goals that count every day. You can switch between bodyweight and kettlebell at any time without it switching your day (in case you want to switch for the day, etc.) I want your suggestions too, right now this is a local app (stored in your local drive) but i would like to eventually branch it out to the actual app store and have it take on a life of its own. It's crude now but i think with some polishing it could become pretty awesome! Thanks y'all. Stay Strong 💪

🙌 HUGE Welcome to our new members Ruben, Jake, and Andrew! "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase" - MLK The whole staircase may not be built, but I'm happy to see some gentlemen in here helping me build it together. If you guys need anything at all please message me 💪

Hey brother — welcome to Dad Strong HQ. Before I throw programming at you, I need to understand WHERE you're starting from. Drop your answers in the comments below. Go through each one — the more honest you are, the better I can help you. --- 1️⃣ CURRENT FITNESS LEVEL (1–10) 1 = Starting from scratch / haven't exercised in months 5 = Exercise sometimes but no real consistency 10 = Training regularly and feeling strong --- 2️⃣ HOW OFTEN ARE YOU TRAINING RIGHT NOW? → 0 days/week (just getting started) → 1–2 days/week → 3–4 days/week → 5+ days/week Also: how long are your sessions? (15 / 30 / 45 / 60+ min) --- 3️⃣ WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO? → Home gym (dumbbells, barbell, rack, etc.) → Commercial gym membership → Bodyweight only / minimal equipment → Mix of both --- 4️⃣ HOW ARE YOUR NUTRITION HABITS RIGHT NOW? → Dialed in (eating clean, tracking, protein priority) → Pretty good but inconsistent → Chaotic — I eat whatever is around → Fast food / grab-and-go most days --- 5️⃣ TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY SITUATION How many kids and what ages? Married/partnered? Who handles most of the parenting load? Your training plan needs to fit YOUR life — not some influencer's. --- 6️⃣ WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? → Desk job / sitting most of the day → Physical labor / on my feet all day → Mix of both → Work from home What time does your workday typically start? This helps me find your best training window. --- 7️⃣ HOW PRESENT ARE YOU AS A DAD RIGHT NOW? (1–10) 1 = Physically there but mentally checked out 5 = Decent but get distracted / stressed often 10 = Fully locked in and present with my kids --- 8️⃣ WHAT IS YOUR #1 GOAL RIGHT NOW? → Lose body fat / get leaner → Build strength / get stronger → Fix chronic pain or improve posture → Get more energy for my family → Build a consistent routine that actually sticks → All of the above (we've got you) --- 9️⃣ WHAT'S THE ONE THING YOU MOST WANT TO FIX? → Low back pain → Shoulder or neck tightness → Lack of energy / always tired

You made it, brother. Welcome to the Dad Strong community 🔥 This is a free space built for busy dads who want to get strong, stay pain-free, and actually keep up with their kids — without living in the gym. Here's exactly what to do right now: 👉 Step 1: Introduce yourself below Drop a quick comment. Keep it simple: → Your name + how many kids you have → Where you're at with training right now (honest answer only) → The #1 thing you want to fix or improve Step 2: Explore the free classrooms Start with 'Start Here' — then check out 'Come See What We're About' for a free preview of the training, nutrition & mindset program. Step 3: Vote in the poll below Helps me know where to focus content for YOU. Glad you're here. Let's get to work 💪