GOT STONES?
rob orlando is throwing his
weight around in our new
training column.
atlas stones aren’t just for guys named Magnus. They’re indispensable for power and grip strength, and in my new
column, “Hardcore”, you’re going to see a lot of them, plus other odd implements. Keep an open mind: despite how it may look, this equipment isn’t hard to come by (or make
yourself). This month, learn the stone-toshoulder lift, then shatter your notions of what a hardcore training session really is.
stone-to-shoulder
1 Keep your arms straight, butt down, and chin neutral. Keep your feet wide enough to accommodate the stone and your arms.
2Deadlift the stone from the ground, keeping your elbows extended. Use your hips to drive the stone away from the floor.
3Shift your feet together and pinch your knees in. Squat low and rest the stone in your lap, wrapping your arms around it.
4Raise your butt up and back while squeezing the stone.
This loads the hamstrings and shifts your
weight to your heels.
5Forcefully extend your hips, push your belly out, and roll the stone up your body.Take your hands off the stone momentarily; allow it to roll into position on top of the shoulder. Catch it there (above), then stand clear when you drop it.
