EliteFTS Stone Trainer

[beefyron]

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...?m=PD&pid=2640


i think this looks awesome, but i wonder if i couldn't just used a loading pin with a collar, or a piece of pipe with a flange?

[yankeemarko1]

$80 for a pipe? You can make that. Hit the Home Depot.

[HardKore79]

How about using the end of an olympic bar? All you have to do is unscrew it(assuming you have a cheap one) and go to town with it. I think I'm just going to use my own idea also.
Also, keep in mind that you have to use bumpers when you do that or it will be too heavy with 45lb plates. You can use smaller plates I guess, but it will be harder to grab and it will be harder on your body.

[Wildtim]

I'd say those ideas are worth trying before dropping 80 bucks on that thing.

[knassbruckles]

How about using the end of an olympic bar? All you have to do is unscrew it(assuming you have a cheap one) and go to town with it. I think I'm just going to use my own idea also.
Also, keep in mind that you have to use bumpers when you do that or it will be too heavy with 45lb plates. You can use smaller plates I guess, but it will be harder to grab and it will be harder on your body.

I do exactly that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvRLA...e=channel_page

You don't have to use bumper plates but gripping a bumper would definitely be closer to gripping an actual stone. Since the regular plates are smaller, you really have to press them against your chest to keep them from dropping.

[animalfan]

I do exactly that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvRLA...e=channel_page

You don't have to use bumper plates but gripping a bumper would definitely be closer to gripping an actual stone. Since the regular plates are smaller, you really have to press them against your chest to keep them from dropping.

damn, those are some freakin' huge traps.

is that the end of a barbell you are using?

[Skidmarx]

Damn those dudes are strong.

[knassbruckles]

damn, those are some freakin' huge traps.

is that the end of a barbell you are using?

yah, just unscrew the one bolt holding it on and use a collar (i'd avoid spring collars) and youre set. i bought a couple of 300 lb weight sets then bought a 1000 lb rated bar so I had extra barbells lying around. like i said before tho, its tough gripping normal plates this way as opposed to bumper plates. you can see halfway through that I have to shift the plates so theyre flat against my chest again.

i haven't done this part yet but a DIY platform is pretty simple too: 55 gallon drum with an old tire stacked on top http://www.ontariostrongman.ca/Resou...cle/cd-st6.jpg

[beefyron]

i'm not getting bumpers. bummer. i'll never be a strongman...

[HardKore79]

i'm not getting bumpers. bummer. i'll never be a strongman...

How about just finding some rocks?

[beefyron]

I live in nyc, bumpers would probably be easier. i tried lifting rats, but you need like, 100 rats.

[PullBig]

I use the end of a olympic bar. I also use the end of a olympic dumbbell for plate raises and grip work. Might as well they dont cost anthing if you already have them.

[ctgblue]

my neighbor has a really fat dog, perhaps I could lift that instead
but it bites, and smells bad I'm sure, nevermind

[beefyron]

my neighbor has a really fat dog, perhaps I could lift that instead
but it bites, and smells bad I'm sure, nevermind

just wash the dog first. dude, it's free!

[HardKore79]

To tell you the truth, I don't think you're that serious about this.

[beefyron]

no, not if i have to get bumpers. and it does seem like i could just use the end of an olympic bar, or try with a loading pin when i get one.