Introduction
@VintageWeightsPGH and @The Kurtlocker dive deep into the history of Strongman Implements, including The Atlas Stone, Inver Stone, Farmers Walk, and the Super Yoke.
This episode can be watched or listened to on Garage Gym Radio, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
(1:09) Loading Medley
Fillable sandbags are the easiest way for a home gym owner to start accomplishing this. You’d find the loading medley in a strongman event where you carry or drag irregular objects onto a platform. Rob and Kurt also discuss their personal experiences with this in their home gym.
(2:54) The Atlas Stone
Hundreds of years ago, Icelanders proved their strength by lifting stones. This helped determine a ship captain’s work ethic and, ultimately pay. Also discussed was the Inver Stone (one of the most famous lifting stones in the world), other historical feats of strength with atlas stones, and your home gym options.
(21:30) Farmers Walk
This is a very accessible movement for many within the home gym, and there are various ways to accomplish this type of walk. The farmers walk is an exercise where you hold something heavy in each hand while walking.
Kurt and Rob also discuss the best ways to add this to your home gym setup.
(27:40) Super Yoke
This strength movement includes carrying a large object across the top of your shoulders and back. While a typical yoke is used today, it all started with the fridge carry, which was the birth of the yoke.
The car carry came next, and many other objects have been added since.
You’ll also hear of Kurt’s yoke recommendations for a home gym within this section.
Sources
“Car Walk.” Strongman.org, Strongman.org, 2 February 2018, https://strongman.org/events/car-walk/
Heffernan, Conor. “A Brief History of Strongman.” Physical Culture Study, Physical Culture Study,12 October 2020, https://physicalculturestudy.com/2020/10/12/a-brief-history-of-strongman/
“Inver Stone.” Liftingstones.org, Liftingstones.org, https://liftingstones.org/articles/inver_stone
“Loading Race.” World’s Strongest Man, The World’s Strongest Man, https://www.theworldsstrongestman.com/events/loading-race/
Lockridge, Brian. “BATTLE OF THE STRONGEST: BRIAN SHAW VS. PATRIK BABOUMIAN.” News, Muscle & Fitness,
Magnante, Matthew. “Farmer’s Walk Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Variations, and Benefits.” Workouts, Fitness Volt, 15 June 2020,
“Napalm Farmers Carry.” Arm Assassin Strength Shop, https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com/products/farmers-carry-nn-modular-handles?variant=21236820344945
“Oxylus Yoke.” REP, REP Fitness, https://repfitness.com/products/oxylus-yoke
Picture of Big Z with Super Yoke, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/zydrunas-savickas-big-z-on-instagram-super-yoke–115404809177729105/
“The History of the Yoke Carry.” Strongman.org, Strongman.org, 2 February 2018, https://strongman.org/events/yoke/#:~:text=The%20first%20Yoke%20seen%20in,a%20distance%20of%2030%20meters.
“Y2 Yoke.” Rogue, Rogue Fitness,https://www.roguefitness.com/y2-yoke