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Atlas Stones vs Pyramid

Atlas Stones - starting position
Atlas Stones - ending position
Atlas Stones
expert·Other·compound
Pyramid - starting position
Pyramid - ending position
Pyramid
beginner·Exercise ball

Side-by-Side

Atlas Stones
VS
Pyramid
expert
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Exercise ball
compound
Mechanic
N/A
pull
Force
static
Strongman
Category
Stretching
lower back
Primary
lower back
abdominalsadductorsbicepscalvesforearmsgluteshamstringsmiddle backquadricepstraps
Secondary
shoulders

Muscle Analysis

Shared

lower back

Only in Atlas Stones

abdominalsadductorsbicepscalvesforearmsgluteshamstringsmiddle backquadricepstraps

Only in Pyramid

shoulders

Instructions

Atlas Stones

1

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.

2

Pulling the stone into your torso, drive through the back half of your feet to pull the stone from the ground.

3

As the stone passes the knees, lap it by sitting backward, pulling the stone on top of your thighs.

4

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.

Pyramid

1

Start off by rolling your torso forward onto the ball so your hips rest on top of the ball and become the highest point of your body.

2

Rest your hands and feet on the floor. Your arms and legs can be slightly bent or straight, depending on the size of the ball, your flexibility, and the length of your limbs. This also helps develop stabilizing strength in your torso and shoulders.

Verdict

Both exercises target the lower back. Atlas Stones is a expert exercise using other, while Pyramid is beginner and uses exercise ball. Choose Pyramid if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Atlas Stones for a greater challenge.

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