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Atlas Stone Load
A strongman event where a round stone is lapped off the floor and driven up onto a chest-high platform. It builds brutal hip extension, a bear-hug grip and upper-back strength that barbell pulls can't replicate.
Primary muscles
- Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
- Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Biceps
- Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)
- Traps (Trapezius)
- Forearm Flexors
- Abs (Rectus Abdominis)
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 1–3
- Rest
- 120–180s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.