The Atlas Stones is a popular event in strongman contests. It can be contested in two ways-loading a series of stones of increasing weight onto platforms or loading just one stone over a certain height for reps. Even if you are not aiming to compete, you can take advantage of Atlas Stones Training as they are an excellent tool to improve your strength and conditioning. Muscle groups hit during this lift include the posterior chain, upper back, even arms and grip. If you perform this lift for a few rounds, you can bet you will be pretty winded if you are not well conditioned.
At Team Iron Behemoths' training base, we have the equipment to simulate almost all the popular Strongman events. And from our experimentaion concerning Atlas Stones training, we realize that sandbags make a good if not a harder alternative. Currently, we have sandbags in three denominations, 40kg, 60kg, 80kg. Heavier loads of up to 120kg are on the way as our members are finding even the 80kg load increasingly easier by the session.
In our Strongman Spotlight today is one of our older members Ho who joined us only 2 months ago. At 41 years, Ho showed that age is hardly a gauge of physical excellence. He totally dominated the two events today with timings which are virtually unassailable. Ho is not only strong but he is also affable and encouraging as well. Ho is always cheering other members as they strain to finish the lift. Not only that, he often provides valuable nuggets of training tips to our young members. All in all, we are most happy to have Ho aboard. We are sure that his wealth of experience in training and more importantly in Life will contribute towards the betterment of all Behemoths, both physically and socially.
40kg,60kg, 80kg with ease
Here are other commendable mentions:
For the Members who completed the heaviest load -Welcome to the 80kg Club!
Well done again, Vinod!
First timer Zhan Wei impresses with his athletic ability!
A passer-by saw the fun we had in the challenge and wanted to test himself too!
Nice one, Muragam!
SANDBAG RACES
Now if the thought of loading Atlas Stones seemed challenging to you, picture transporting that load over a distance!
Ho with the fastest time of the day.
Spencer doing real well!
Gettem' a Body Bag!
SANDBAG RACES
Now if the thought of loading Atlas Stones seemed challenging to you, picture transporting that load over a distance!
That's the kick of the Sandbag Race!
An event that featured in the 2008 HometeamNs Strongman Finals and was argurably the toughest one!
It's even on Youtube.
The weight of the Sandbag in the video was 100kg.
Here are some behemoths who have mastered the 80kg load.
Ho with the fastest time of the day.
Zhan Wei is one definitely to look out for in the future!
Spencer doing real well!
Gettem' a Body Bag! Yoshida sees off another round of strong competition.
Catch the both the Orient Express and The Ho Train go head to head every Saturday 12pm @ Hong Lim Park (Clarke Quay MRT Exit A).
One thing's for sure they're on a non-stop journey to become Stronger!
Get with us or get left behind!
Be a member now!
Simply drop us an email at teamironbehemoths@gmail.com or call/sms us 91011721 to book your free trial session.
Simply drop us an email at teamironbehemoths@gmail.com or call/sms us 91011721 to book your free trial session.
