In Praetoria’s toughest gym, getting your abs tested doesn’t mean crunches.
It means getting punched in the stomach by Anna Forrest.
At Iron Will Gym, where pain is considered a growth stimulant and weakness is a form of trespassing, Anna Forrest has introduced a new benchmark for physical resilience: the Full-Force Abdominal Impact Test—better known to regulars as “the Forrest Punch.”
A Test of Strength—Not for the Faint or Frail
Standing at 183 cm tall and weighing in at a chiseled 84 kg, Anna is known across Praetoria not just for her strength and sharp tongue, but for her explosive CrossFit conditioning and old-school fight camp intensity.
Participants in her extreme gym class are invited—but never forced—to complete a gauntlet of power, endurance, and mental toughness. The final test?
Take one clean punch from Anna Forrest to the gut. No flinching. No padding. No mercy.
“She doesn’t hold back,” said Iron Will trainer Branko Varek, who once made the mistake of asking if she’d go easy. “She laughed. Then she punched me. I’ve respected her ever since.”
Casualties and Contenders
The gym wall now features a growing “Gut Wall of Fame,” with names, dates, and aftermaths of punch test takers. Results vary:
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Several smaller women have passed out instantly, dropping like deadlift PRs.
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Lightweight male participants often have the wind knocked out, collapsing to the floor with “funny cartoon noises”, including one who reportedly muttered “mama” before blacking out for six seconds.
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Even hardened gym rats stagger backwards, coughing and blinking like they just took a medicine ball to the soul.
Still, few regret taking the hit.
“It was the most honest moment of my adult life,” said one participant. “You don’t fake your reaction to that.”
Anna Forrest Speaks
TPN reached out to Anna during her cooldown set of weighted pull-ups. She answered without pausing her reps.
“If your abs can’t take a punch, they’re decorative. And I don’t train for decoration.”
Asked if she’d ever consider going easier on new clients, she replied:
“They can ask for a sticker instead. I have smiley face ones.”
Not Just Pain—But Purpose
The Forrest Punch is more than just spectacle. It’s part of a larger philosophy Anna calls “truth through tension.”
“Your body is most honest under pressure. So is your mind. If you flinch, fall, or fart—it’s all data.”
The Verdict:
At Iron Will Gym, resilience is a contact sport, and Anna Forrest is the measuring stick wrapped in muscle and blunt honesty.
If you’re thinking of signing up, remember:
This isn’t a place for gym selfies.
It’s a place where your abs go to war.
