Training the atlas stone in a conventional gym

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MuscleDemon		Training the atlas stone in a conventional gym	16-01-2014 @ 13:40
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 16.01.2014 @ 13:43 PM by MuscleDemon I approach my first strongman competition with a flurry of excitement and purpose accompanied with a striking yet reserved trepidation. This fear serves as a guiding strength to hone ability proceeding the event and signifies my respect for the difficulty and prominence of the competition and the sport. One of the five events will be lifting an atlas stone to shoulder for reps. My predicament is that I have never lifted a stone before and my gym does not cater to strongmen specific training. I have started to place a stronger emphasis on flat dumbbell flyes as I understand this exercise to emulate picking up the stone off the floor (hugging the stone) Is this correct to consider? What are some key exercises to develop stone lifting ability in a conventional gym? I can imagine I will be able to pick it off the floor yet rolling it up my torso will prove the greatest challenge. Another event new to me will be the arm over arm prowler. Which exercises can be chosen to develop this movement? ...I would imagine rowing movements and grip strength? Thanks for any guidance with exercise selection.

shanejer		...	16-01-2014 @ 13:42
Member 1307, 14110 posts SQ 355, BP 240, DL 370 965.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	Arm over arm, could get some rope similar to rope you will be pulling on and do rope grip pull ups / hangs .... Stones - mainly technique thing so just get a stone and have a play or be gay and strap some 20's together .

unit94		...	16-01-2014 @ 13:52
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10443 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Stiff leg deadlift and bent over rows but I imagine the stone will be light, so buying one and practising technique would be the most effective.

JC		...	16-01-2014 @ 13:54
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	unit94 said:Stiff leg deadlift and bent over rows but I imagine the stone will be light, so buying one and practising technique would be the most effective. where do you live? there be some place with a stone within 90mins drive I'd imagine

Benfrancis1993		...	16-01-2014 @ 13:54
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310 720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq	unit94 said:Stiff leg deadlift and bent over rows but I imagine the stone will be light, so buying one and practising technique would be the most effective. Id say fronties too Paul

unit94		...	16-01-2014 @ 13:57
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10443 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Benfrancis1993 said: Id say fronties too Paul Yup, just get stronger really lol

JC		...	16-01-2014 @ 14:01
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	unit94 said: Yup, just get stronger really lol I tried that...got relatively strong...still cant load a stone for s**t!


unit94		...	16-01-2014 @ 14:41
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10443 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	JC said: I tried that...got relatively strong...still cant load a stone for s**t! Get taller then

Funky_monkey		...	16-01-2014 @ 15:14
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	For arm over arm, use a rope attachment and attach it to a cable crossover at the bottom, then alternate arms. As a makeshift stone, I just got a few bumper plates and used them. Or use a dumbbell without using the handle.

plonker		...	16-01-2014 @ 16:07
The world famous projectile vomit master Member 1293, 443 posts SQ 210, BP 155, DL 280 645.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	Flyes are a waste of time if you ask me

hifilover		...	16-01-2014 @ 16:19
Member 3241, 2043 posts SQ 1, BP 192, DL 255 448.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq	Tape some 20kg plates together and learn to pick them up; throw them to your chest and learn to flick them up to your shoulder Just an idea

WILLSAN		...	16-01-2014 @ 16:36
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	Don't bother doing a bodge job. Ideally, find somewhere you can have a go at events. If that's impossible (can't see why really) just get stronger.

Simeon		...	16-01-2014 @ 16:57
tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260 605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	The one strongman comp I did (novice comp a couple years ago) I didn't get to practice any of the events. Atlas stone was probably the easiest TBH. It was light 110-120 to a low platform to be fair, but I imagine yours will be too

PaulSavage		...	16-01-2014 @ 18:44
Member 2775, 6927 posts	For the stones, plate wrist curls an front squats will help but yes technique. If you have bumper plates you can grip them. For arm over arm use seated row towel grip but again, lot of technique on this. Best travelling and getting a session in on them.

MuscleDemon		...	18-01-2014 @ 18:17
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 18.01.2014 @ 18:18 PM by MuscleDemon Thank you for your advice everyone. I will review and study the exercises you have recommended and get back here if I have further questions.

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