Back·Other·Compound
Atlas Stone Trainer
Lower Back · Other
Intermediate
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Other
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Atlas Stone Trainer is an intermediate other exercise that primarily targets the Lower Back.
Muscles Worked
Lower Back primaryBiceps secondaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryQuads secondary
How to Do the Atlas Stone Trainer
- 1This trainer is effective for developing Atlas Stone strength for those who don't have access to stones, and are typically made from bar ends or heavy pipe.
- 2Begin by loading the desired weight onto the bar. Straddle the weight, wrapping your arms around the implement, bending at the hips.
- 3Begin by pulling the weight up past the knees, extending through the hips. As the weight clears the knees, it can be lapped by resting it on your thighs and sitting back, hugging it tightly to your chest.
- 4Finish the movement by extending through your hips and knees to raise the weight as high as possible. The weight can be returned to the lap or to the ground for successive repetitions.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.