Welcome back to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where dad life meets business hustle and barbells.

In this episode, we break down the 5 foundational lifts every dad should master to stay strong, injury-free, and ready for whatever life (or your toddler) throws at you. Chiropractor Dr. Mitch Quill leads the charge with pro-level form tips, real-life dad applications, and video demos for each lift. Joe drops his usual wit, dad hacks, and gym truths—because strength should be functional.

🧰 Whether you’re hauling groceries, tossing your kid in the pool, or just trying not to throw your back out, this episode is your blueprint to lifting like a real-world dad.

🔹 Covered in this episode:

Deadlift: The Costco-haul king

Squat: Built for toddler rides & dad stamina

Farmer Carry: All the bags. One trip. No help.

Overhead Press: Power + posture + pool throws

Pull-Ups: Control your body. Own your strength.

🔥 Watch the form demos:

Deadlift

Squat

Farmer Carry

Overhead Press

Pull-Ups

🧠 This Week’s Dad Hack:
How to keep your kids from acting like maniacs in public.

💪 Quill’s Corner:
Back-saving bracing tips + longevity advice for dads who still want to pick up their kids and lift heavy.

🎯 Your challenge:
Do all 5 lifts this week. Post or tag us @DadsDealsDumbbells
with your version of the “Dad Lift Challenge.”

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which lift you need the most work on — or your favorite “dad strength” moment.

Watch the videos we show here via these links:
Dead lift: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vfKwjT5-86k
Squat: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MLoZuAkIyZI
Farmers carry: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UZ2KpWXqvXQ
Overhead Press: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xur1K3Z8q0U
Pull-ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAggnpPyR6E

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