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  • Strongman Stone Loading: Increasing Efficiency and Power

    Strongman Stone Loading: Increasing Efficiency and Power

    Stone loading is one of the most iconic and technically demanding events in strongman. On the surface, it looks simple. Pick up a round, heavy, uncooperative object and load it onto a platform. In reality, it is a full-body explosive movement that tests hip extension, trunk rigidity, grip, lap strength, timing, and composure under max…

  • Strongman Atlas Stone Technique: Improving Lift Efficiency

    Strongman Atlas Stone Technique: Improving Lift Efficiency

    Atlas stones are one of the most recognizable and demanding events in strongman. They test total-body strength, coordination, positioning, and mental composure in a way few lifts can replicate. Success with stones is not just about being strong enough to pick them — it’s about learning how to move efficiently from the floor to the…