Here is a simple but tough strongman/strength building training session I did today. After squats, which I do every day, I like to practice one strongman event. Today it hapend to be the atlas stone because it is a great full body drill that builds physical as well as mental toughness. Plus, what's cooler than lifting a big ass stone? If you don't have stones in your gym you can buy yourself a sandbag or do some heavy cleans instead.

Give it a try yourself.

• Mobility Work
• joint circles, bar hanging, foam rolling
• Dynamic Warm-Up
• empty barbell complex
• A1 Safety Bar Squat
• 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 225 x 5, 275 x 3, 315 x 1, 365 x 1, 405 x 1
• A2 Barbell Jerk
• 95 x 5, 5, 135 x 5, 5, 185 x 3, 3, 225 x 2, 2, 3
• Atlas Stone Lifting
• 285 x 3 x 3 to chin high platform

If you are new to stone lifting, here is a great instructional video from two time World's Strongman Champion Juoko Ahola.


For semi-private or personal training contact: Nathan Donahue Calgary, Alberta Nathan@kettlebellplanet.com http://www.kettlebellplanet.com/