Exercise Comparison
Atlas Stone Trainer vs Dancer's Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Atlas Stone Trainer
Only in Dancer's Stretch
Instructions
Atlas Stone Trainer
This 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.
Begin by loading the desired weight onto the bar. Straddle the weight, wrapping your arms around the implement, bending at the hips.
Begin 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.
Finish 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.
Dancer's Stretch
Sit up on the floor.
Cross your right leg over your left, keeping the knee bent. Your left leg is straight and down on the floor.
Place your left arm on your right leg and your right hand on the floor.
Rotate your upper body to the right, and hold for 10-20 seconds. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lower back. Atlas Stone Trainer is a intermediate exercise using other, while Dancer's Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Dancer's Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Atlas Stone Trainer for a greater challenge.