Joe Wicks hits back at trolls after being criticised for sharing a picture with his baby Leni, seven months, as she effortlessly hung off a push-up bar at an outdoor gym
Joe Wicks has hit back at trolls who criticised him for sharing a picture of his baby Leni, seven months, as she hung from a push-up bar at an outdoor gym.
The Body Coach, 37, left fans baffled on Monday when he took to Instagram to share snaps of his family during their trip to Santa Monica in California.
Joe had taken time out for a stroll by the beach with his wife Rosie, 32, and their three children, baby Leni, seven months, Indie, four, and Marley, three.
In one image, Leni appeared to put on an impressive display of strength as she seemed to effortlessly hang from the pull-up bar while her famous father looked on.
Despite some followers sharing comments of support there were others that were more negative, and when he was dad-shamed for the images Joe seemed to chose to react by sharing a similar throwback snap on his Instagram stories on Tuesday.
The post: Joe Wicks hit back at trolls after being criticised for sharing a picture with his baby Leni, seven months, as she effortlessly hung off a push-up bar at an outdoor gym on Monday
Response: Joe seemed to react by sharing a throwback snap on his Instagram stories on Tuesday, which showed him and his children Indie (R) and Marley (L) hang from a push-up bar
Working out: In the original post baby Leni appeared to put on an impressive display of strength despite being less than a year old
Joe took an image of a framed photograph which saw him and his two eldest children hang from a push-up bar in a different location, and Indie and Marley appeared content as they smiled alongside their father.
In his original post, one negative comment saw a person ask: ‘Is that safe for her shoulders and joints to hang onto bars supporting her own weight like that?’
Another added ‘Please don’t do that to your baby’, while another said: ‘Is that a normal thing to do with baby….nope’
But some of Joe’s other followers were quick to take to the comments section of his post, with one person writing: ‘That’s a strong baby right there,’ while someone else remarked: ‘Starting them off young!’
Meanwhile, another fan posted: ‘The first pic can’t be for real well doctored…I hope.’
And someone else wrote: ‘Is that even possible a baby that age being able to hang from monkey bars though?!’
Another person shared: ‘That first picture of Leni is amazing!!! You need to recreate that every year!!!’
‘Leni skills. I don’t know if I should be worried or impressed. Gorgeous family,’ wrote someone else.
Criticism: Some of Joe’s followers shared negative comments about the pictures including one who said, ‘Is that a normal thing to do with baby….nope’
Bemused: Joe’s followers were quick to take to the comments section of his post, with one person writing: ‘That’s a strong baby right there’
Stateside: Joe gave his fans an insight into his family holiday to America, with the star sharing a number of pictures from their trip abroad
Fighting fit: In the photos, his other two children could be seen hanging from the push-up bar while he dangled between them above the beach, almost mirroring the throwback image
Family affair: In another snap Rosie could be seen holding baby Leni in her arms who she gave birth to in September last year
Another follower commented: ‘Aww what’s daddy doing ..trying to start you at an early age.’
Joe gave his fans an insight into his family holiday to America, with the star sharing a number of pictures from their trip abroad.
In another photo that appeared to mirror his throwback snap, Joe’s other two children could be seen hanging from the push-up bar while he dangled between them above the golden sand of the beach.
Elsewhere, Joe could be seen jogging along the promenade as Rosie pushed Leni in a buggy beside him.
Meanwhile, Marley looked in good spirits as he posed alongside a skateboard having had his first ever lesson.
Joe captioned his post simply: ‘Back in Santa Monica,’ along with the American flag and a red heart emoji.
Television personality Joe and his wife Rosie welcomed their third child in September last year.
He took to Instagram at the time and shared a heartwarming snap of the newborn.
The couple were clearly over the moon, with Joe writing: ‘It’s a girl! Rosie gave birth at 4.32am this morning at home to an 8lb healthy baby in the birthing pool.
‘Thank you to Emily & Helen our wonderful midwives who where there every step of the way. Time to rest now. Lots of love the Wicks family.’
Set of wheels: Meanwhile, Marley looked in good spirits as he posed alongside a skateboard having had his first ever lesson
Fun in the sun: Joe captioned his post simply: ‘Back in Santa Monica,’ along with the American flag and a red heart emoji
Stepping out: The family enjoyed the sunshine in California, with Indie posing on her scooter in Venice
Work of art: Marley could be seen putting his creative talents to the test as he painted outside in the sunshine
Joe had previously announced Rosie had gone into labour as he shared a snap of a home birthing pool.
He excitedly declared: ‘And we’re off! Indie and Marley are asleep upstairs.
‘Could be waking up with a new baby!’
Just a few hours earlier, Rosie had shared an image of her heavily pregnant tummy which she had earlier compared to a bowling ball.
Happy news: Joe and his wife Rosie welcomed their third child together in September last year, with the couple sharing a picture of the newborn on social media at the time
Love: Joe took to social media to share some heartwarming words after the birth of his and Rosie’s third child
Joe remarked: ‘Just amazes me that there is a human being growing in here.
‘With a little brain, heart and lungs. The female body is just an incredible, magnificent creation isn’t it.
‘The ability to create new life. What is more beautiful and special than that.’
He also shared a sweet family snap of his wife and kids and wrote above it: ‘+1 coming soon!’
Happy family: The fitness star took to Instagram and shared a heartwarming snap of the newborn
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