Atlas Stone Trainer

Technique

How to perform Atlas Stone Trainer

1. Attach the Atlas stone trainer securely to a standard Olympic barbell and load the trainer.
2. Straddle the trainer, hinge at the hips, and wrap both arms around it.
3. Extend your hips and knees to lift the load above your knees.
4. Sit back slightly to lap the trainer on your thighs while keeping it close to your torso.
5. Regrip as needed, then extend your hips and knees to raise the load.
6. Return the trainer to your lap or lower it to the floor under control before the next repetition.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus.