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The Atlas Stone lift is a strongman staple. It teaches how to lift large, awkward objects using strength, leverage, and leg drive. The movement demands posterior chain power and full-body engagement.
Instructions
- Position yourself over the stone with feet wide and arms wrapped low around it.
- Drive through your heels to lift the stone off the ground while pulling it into your torso.
- As it passes your knees, lap the stone onto your thighs by sitting back and hugging it in.
- Brace tightly, then extend through the hips and knees to lift the stone up to chest height or over a platform.
Related Muscle Groups
- Lower Back
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