Stone pulls the trunk into a deep forward lean
Erectors and core fail to maintain the upright carry position.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Carry · Full Body
Husafell Stone Carry (Atlas Stone / Stone Simulator)
Coaching cues
- Hug the stone or atlas stone simulator to the chest
- Stand tall; walk with controlled steps — the stone wants to drop
- Squeeze hard; breathe against the pressure
- Hip extension drives each step; core braces constantly
Common faults 2
Shoulders round around the stone
Thoracic kyphosis increases as the pecs hug the stone inward.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorPec minorUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗