Rebar Bending

The practice of bending rebar on the throat is often seen as a demonstration of strength and resilience. It emerged as a feat of strength in the 1970s and 1980s: However, the practice isn’t, so much, about physical strength, but focus and belief. Of course, there is an element of physical power, but everyone has that within them, it’s a matter of believing.

The activity requires each participant to place the rubber capped end of a construction rebar in the clavicular notch of their throat. Once each participant composes themselves and does not doubt, in their mind that they can bend the rebar, they agree on a countdown to lean forward and meaningfully walk towards each other continuing, as the bar bends, until they come together.

To bend rebar and not give in to the discomfort requires, not just physical power but mental fortitude and precise technique. This is an activity that could easily result in injury if the direction given by the Instructor isn’t followed exactly. Once the lean and walk is commenced it MUST be continued, faltering will cause failure and the bar will stop bending.

Because of the initially perceived impossibility, it inspires and creates awe in both the participants and those spectating and demonstrates control over the mind and body.

Rebar Bending can be booked as a standalone activity or alongside any of our other activities.