Attacking The Atlas Stones

Full-time strongman and owner of Titanium Strength Gym in Sheffield Phil ‘Titanium’ Roberts first began strength training as a hobby.

- Darren Nicholhurst

The former South Yorkshire bobby now says his focus is on becoming the strongest man in Britain!

After placing 3rd in 2016 at England’s Strongest Man, Phil fixed his eyes firmly on the prize. In 2017, he returned to win the event and went on to take 4th in the UK. Most recently, he missed out on 1st place by just 1 point at the UK’s Strongest Man.

Fancy trying your hand at something HEAVY?

Give ‘Titanium’ Phil’s recommended approach to tackling the Atlas Stones a go!

STAGE ONE: Place your feet either side of the Atlas Stone. Hang back slightly to ensure you keep the centre of gravity as close to the body as possible. This is a very similar stance to a standard deadlift.

STAGE TWO: You need to create as much friction as possible with the Atlas Stone using your forearms, hands and biceps. The more contact with the stone, the easier the grip. Crouch down with your back straight, trying to push your backside into the air, similar to a deficit deadlift.