Released in 1982, Rocky III features one of cinema's most legendary training sequences between Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) and his former rival turned coach, Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers). While the original film soundtracked this beach sprint with high-energy orchestral music, internet culture has frequently mashed this scene with Paul Engemann's 'Push It To The Limit' from Scarface. The clip captures the duo's intense training, their iconic celebratory hug in the ocean, and the peak of 80s 'bromance' athleticism. In meme culture, this template is the universal symbol for peak motivation, teamwork, and the feeling of finally overcoming a massive obstacle. It is often used to represent the grind of a gym routine, finishing a difficult work project with a colleague, or surviving a chaotic situation through pure effort. Example captions include: 'Me and my best friend after surviving the 12-hour shift' and 'The final two brain cells trying to pass the exam.'