The Daddy Seal of Approval
Certified Daddies.
These are the men we watch. Not because they're perfect -- because they show up. Fathers, husbands, athletes, and leaders who embody what it means to carry the title. Follow them. Tell them we sent you.
@andrecrews
Redefining DadBod. 335K followers, trainer since 2012, Ladder coach, husband and dad. Andre helps moms and dads get stronger and live longer. He also deadlifts 475 for 10. No belt.
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@theunconventionalfather
Ex Special Forces. Single dad. 255K following. Justin helps busy dads build a body they can be proud of. Fatherhood, fitness, mindset -- in that order. The unconventional part is that he actually walks it.
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@dyllan.barnes
Dad of 3. Husband. Online coach. Dyllan helps busy dads train smart, stay consistent, and feel good again. He's living the brand before the brand existed.
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@delahaye_jt
T1D. Hybrid fitness. Girl dad. Sober dad. Bartender by night. James DeLaHaye is doing more before his shift starts than most people do all week. Certified doesn't cover it.
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@banksramsey3
Faith + Family + Outdoors. 27 years old, married, girl dad to Breck, leading a young adults community. Banks Ramsey is 59.5K deep and has never once tried to be an influencer.
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@byjxson
Romanticizing life. Dad, husband, creative -- Jason Vargas sees fatherhood differently and it shows. 18.4K people are paying attention to the way he moves through the world.
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@brad__thedad.life
Amputee dad of 5. Twin toddlers. Real life, no filter. Brad Hilsher doesn't need a follower count to be certified. He just needs to keep showing up -- and he does, every single day.
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@gradyconner.mtg
Trusted Mortgage Dad. Owner of @flydadsco. Grady Conner built a brand around being a present father and a reliable man. 22K following the proof of concept.
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@thedrewsinclair
Ret. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. Ultra marathon finisher. Andrew Sinclair builds strong, lean, disciplined men. He's done the hard things and now he teaches other men how.
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@jake_schum
Former NFL athlete. 222K following. Helping dads build strong, athletic, pain-free bodies. Train hard. Move well. Recover better. Jake Schum is the blueprint for what dad fitness looks like.
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Think you belong here?
We're always watching. But if you know someone -- or you are someone -- who lives this standard every day, send us the handle. No application. No committee. No guarantees. Just a nod if you've earned it.
Every submission is reviewed. Most are ignored. The right ones aren't.