Last sunday I was fortunate enough to try three strongman implements: log presses (for reps), Atlas Stone, and Farmer walk.
Starting at 150 pounds, I manage to perform 7 max reps. Log pressing to me is far more easier than military press. To me, log pressing is like clean and jerk, where your leg and explosive strenght is important.
Next was the farmer's walk using two 150 pound cylinders. I only manage to hold for 1 minute and because it was indoors, I was limited to just that.
Last was the atlas stone, and probably the hardest for me to do. The atlas stone is where technqiue is more important than strength when you first start out. You may be able to do 200 pounds deadlift reps easy, but when dealing with the atlas stone, your grip, your body position and how explosive you lift the stone are probably more important. Tacky and chalk is a definately a must and will give you an advantage.
Unfortunately, I managed to hurt myself performing these lifts. During the log press, I felt my middle back pop, and while lifting the stones, I also pop my left knee.
Its healing but both places feel tight and sometimes it hurt.
