# @bridgesj3 on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXQPB8NGlIS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64333618-bridgesj3-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-18T00:55:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joshua Bridges (@bridgesj3) — https://gondola.cc/bridgesj3

## Caption

You don’t build mental strength by reading about it—you build it by doing hard shit and getting through it.
Every time you push past what you think you’re capable of, you build confidence—the kind that shows up when things get hard and keeps you moving forward.

That’s how I trained for the military. Stack hard moments. Doubt yourself, then prove you can get through it.
People always ask how I prepared mentally—it’s simple: do hard physical training when you don’t want to. When your mind says slow down, push harder. Lean into the pain and discomfort.

That’s how you build real mental strength.

If you want the exact program I used to prepare for my time as a SEAL, comment “PAY THE MAN” joshbridges_training

15 minute AMRAP
8 devil press 60#dumbbells 
20 lunge steps hold 60#dumbbells 
2 rope climbs

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