Exercise Comparison
Atlas Stones vs Crossover Reverse Lunge
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Atlas Stones
Only in Crossover Reverse Lunge
Instructions
Atlas Stones
Begin with the atlas stone between your feet. Bend at the hips to wrap your arms vertically around the Atlas Stone, attempting to get your fingers underneath the stone. Many stones will have a small flat portion on the bottom, which will make the stone easier to hold.
Pulling the stone into your torso, drive through the back half of your feet to pull the stone from the ground.
As the stone passes the knees, lap it by sitting backward, pulling the stone on top of your thighs.
Sit low, getting the stone high onto your chest as you change your grip to reach over the stone. Stand, driving through with your hips. Close distance to the loading platform, and lean back, extending the hips to get the stone as high as possible.
Crossover Reverse Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
Perform a rear lunge by stepping back with one foot and flexing the hips and front knee. As you do so, rotate your torso across the front leg.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, continuing in an alternating fashion.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lower back. Atlas Stones is a expert exercise using other, while Crossover Reverse Lunge is intermediate and uses none. Choose Crossover Reverse Lunge if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Atlas Stones for a greater challenge.