CrossFit - Coaching Points for Lifting Stones: Part 1

Join Rob Orlando, owner of Hybrid Athletics, as he teaches atlas-stone lifting technique to CrossFitters in the U.K. at one of his CrossFit Strongman Trainer Courses. In the first segment of the series, he teaches how to shoulder a stone using the two-stage lift, which is useful for heavier loads and at failure, and the “one-timer,“ which is best for lighter loads and met-cons. To perform the two-stage lift, the set-up is key. Start with the stone between your ankles, never out in front of you