Joe Wicks has hit back at trolls who criticized him for sharing a photo of his 7-month-old baby Leni hanging from a push-up bar at an outdoor gym.
The 37-year-old Body Coach left fans baffled on Monday when he took to Instagram to share snaps of his family during their trip to California’s Santa Monica.
Joe had made time for a walk along 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 dad looked on.
While some followers shared messages of support, others were more negative, and feeling embarrassed by the images, Joe seemed to choose to respond by sharing a similar throwback on his Instagram stories on Tuesday.
The post: Joe Wicks hit back at trolls after being criticized for sharing a photo with his baby Leni, aged seven months, as she effortlessly hung from a push-up bar at an outdoor gym on Monday
Reaction: Joe appeared to respond by sharing a throwback snap on his Instagram stories on Tuesday showing him and his kids Indie (R) and Marley (L) hanging from a push-up bar
Exercising: In the original post, baby Leni appeared to be putting on an impressive display of strength despite being less than a year old
Joe snapped a framed photo of him and his two oldest kids hanging out at a push-up bar offsite, and Indie and Marley seemed content as they smiled with their dad.
In his original post, one person was seen asking in a negative comment, “Is it safe for her shoulders and joints to hang herself from bars that support her own weight?”
Another said ‘Please don’t do that to your baby’ while another said ‘Is that normal to do to a baby…no’
But some of Joe’s other followers were quick to jump to the comments section of his post, with one person writing, “That’s a strong baby right there,” while another commented, “They’re starting young!”
Meanwhile, another fan posted, “The first pic can’t be edited really well…I hope.”
And someone else wrote, “Is it even possible for a baby that age to hang from climbing frames?!”
Another person shared, “That first photo of Leni is amazing!!! You have to recreate that every year!!!’
Leni skills. I don’t know if I should be concerned or impressed. Beautiful family,” another wrote.
Criticism: Some of Joe’s followers shared negative comments about the photos, including one saying, “Is that a normal thing to do with a baby…no”
Stunned: Joe’s followers were quick to jump 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 vacation to America, with the star sharing some photos from their overseas trip
Fighting fit: The photos showed his other two kids hanging from the push-up bar as he dangled above the beach between them, almost mirroring the old image
Family affair: In another instant, Rosie could be seen holding baby Leni, who she gave birth to last September
Another follower commented, “Aww what is dad doing ..trying to start you at a young age.”
Joe gave his fans an insight into his family vacation to America, with the star sharing some photos from their overseas trip.
In another photo that seemed to echo his throwback snap, Joe’s other two kids could be seen hanging from the push-up bar as he dangled between them over the golden sands of the beach.
Elsewhere, Joe could be seen jogging along the boulevard with Rosie pushing Leni along in a buggy beside him.
Meanwhile, Marley looked cheerful as he posed next to a skateboard after taking his very first lesson.
Joe simply captioned his post: “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 last September.
He took to Instagram at the time and shared a heartwarming photo of the newborn.
The couple were clearly over the moon when Joe wrote, “It’s a girl! Rosie gave birth to a healthy 8lb baby in the birthing pool this morning at 4:32am at home.
“Thank you to Emily and Helen, our amazing midwives who were there every step of the way. Time to rest now. Lots of love from the Wicks family.”
Set of wheels: Meanwhile, Marley looked cheerful as he posed next to a skateboard after taking his very first lesson
Fun in the sun: Joe simply captioned his post: “Back in Santa Monica,” along with the American flag and a red heart emoji
Getting out: The family soaked up the sun in California, while Indie posed on her scooter in Venice
Artwork: Marley put his creative talents to the test as he painted outside in the sun
Joe had previously announced that Rosie was in labor when he shared a picture of a home birth bath.
He excitedly declared, “And we’re off! Indie and Marley sleep upstairs.
“Could wake up with a new baby!”
Just hours earlier, Rosie had shared a photo of her heavily pregnant belly that she had previously likened to a bowling ball.
Happy news: Joe and wife Rosie welcomed their third child together last September, with the couple sharing a photo 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 commented, “It just amazes me that a human is growing 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 could be more beautiful and special than that.’
He also shared a sweet family snap of his wife and kids, captioning it: “+1 coming soon!”
Happy family: The fitness star took to Instagram and shared a heartwarming photo of the newborn
