World-famous Navy SEAL turned fitness expert shares shocking video that’s supposed to be motivational – but many have branded it ‘child abuse’

A former Navy SEAL turned fitness expert has been criticised by social media users after he appeared to share a video a video of a child balancing a log on his shoulders while undergoing a physical training exercise.

David Goggins, 49, is renowned for his outstanding endurance and fitness and looks to inspire others on his Instagram.

The American ultramarathon runner and public speaker regularly uses his Instagram to showcase his exceptional physical condition and provide updates from his life.

Goggins has also trained elite athletes including MMA star Tony Ferguson, prior to his fight against Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett at UFC296. 

Ferguson had claimed that Goggins had ‘damn near broke me’, according to MMA Weekly.com, during his preparation for the bout. 

In 2006, he came second in the 320-mile Ultraman World Championships Triathlon in Hawaii. He would later run the Moab 240 ultramarathon, coming second in the event and has written two books about his life story, while urging …