Atlas Stone Trainer

Develop strongman-style lifting power with this back-dominant trainer.

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If you do not have access to traditional stones, this tool replicates the grip, posture, and loading mechanics of stone lifting. It trains your hips, grip, and back like few other lifts.

Instructions

  1. Place the atlas stone trainer (or pipe implement) on the floor between your feet.
  2. Hinge at your hips and wrap your arms around the implement, gripping tightly.
  3. Drive through your legs to lift the implement past the knees and rest it on your thighs.
  4. From this "lapped" position, hug the object to your chest and extend through the hips to stand tall.