ARE YOU TOUGH?

Toughness is strength and then some; It's strength forged by adversity. If you want to be tough, you have to expose your weaknesses ruthlessly and eradicate them. You have to embrace challenges that are tougher than you—for now, at least—and spend your hard-earned time and money to do so. 

 

 

You need the following qualities to be tough:

 

Strong grip and arms for carrying or grappling

A core that can withstand a heavy load or a hard blow

A cool head, even when in physical pain

The ability to focus amid action and distractions

Enough cardiovascular endurance to persevere in an emergency

Legs that don't quit, but can also explode into speed

The ability to recover quickly and get ready for more

We need an unyielding determination to complete our respective missions, regardless of the adversity we face in the process. That's the toughness we seek, and it's in the background of everything we do inside of the gym and out of it.

 

Exercises that build Toughness

 

1. Farmers carries, suitcase carries, weighted dips, Pull ups

2. Obstacle courses and adventure races

3. Sparring against experienced fighters

4. Deadlifts