Atlas Stone Trainer

Technique

How to perform Atlas Stone Trainer

1. Attach the stone trainer securely to the Olympic barbell and load it according to the implement's setup.
2. Straddle the trainer, bend at your hips and knees, and wrap your arms around it.
3. Use your legs and hips to raise the load above your knees while keeping it close.
4. Sit back enough to support the trainer on your thighs and adjust your hold.
5. Drive through your legs and extend your hips to raise the trainer from the lap.
6. Return it to the lap and then the floor under control before resetting.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Erector Spinae.