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Atlas Stones vs Superman

Atlas Stones - starting position
Atlas Stones - ending position
Atlas Stones
expert·Other·compound
Superman - starting position
Superman - ending position
Superman
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

Atlas Stones
VS
Superman
expert
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
static
Strongman
Category
Stretching
lower back
Primary
lower back
abdominalsadductorsbicepscalvesforearmsgluteshamstringsmiddle backquadricepstraps
Secondary
gluteshamstrings

Muscle Analysis

Shared

lower backgluteshamstrings

Only in Atlas Stones

abdominalsadductorsbicepscalvesforearmsmiddle backquadricepstraps

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.

Superman

1

To begin, lie straight and face down on the floor or exercise mat. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you. This is the starting position.

2

Simultaneously raise your arms, legs, and chest off of the floor and hold this contraction for 2 seconds. Tip: Squeeze your lower back to get the best results from this exercise. Remember to exhale during this movement. Note: When holding the contracted position, you should look like superman when he is flying.

3

Slowly begin to lower your arms, legs and chest back down to the starting position while inhaling.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.

Verdict

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

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