Atlas Stone Lift

A raw, full-body lift that builds serious strength and power. Perfect for bears training to hoist heavy things—logs, boulders, or picnic baskets

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the stone.
2. Squat down and wrap your arms around the stone.
3. Lift the stone into your lap by extending your hips and legs.
4. Reposition your grip to hug the stone closer to your chest.
5. Drive through your legs to lift the stone up to the platform.
6. Place the stone securely on the platform.

Benefits

• Improves overall body strength.
• Enhances grip strength.
• Develops core stability and power.
• Increases functional fitness.

Key Points

• Keep the stone close to your body.
• Use your hips and legs to lift, not just your back.
• Maintain a strong grip on the stone.
• Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your spine.

Common Mistakes

• Rounding the back during the lift.
• Using only the arms to lift the stone.
• Not keeping the stone close to the body.
• Incorrect foot placement leading to imbalance.