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dumbbell presses, and by adding fat gripz onto the dumbbells for an extra
challenge.
 Viking Press: The Viking press uses a bar with two handles stemming off of a
fixed point. The press extends up and forward, towards the fixture, instead of
straight up like an overhead press. Kalle Beck of Starting Strongman has a
great Viking press simulation.

Loading Events

Loading events in strongman competition present endless possibilities. The
best way to prepare for a loading event is to pick up a heavy object and
place it on a platform or over a bar.You will expend a lot of energy on these
events, so I recommend making one day of your training week an “event day,”
and practice multiple event movements, including loading. This will help you
gauge the maximum weight you can load if you are already fatigued from
deadlifting or squatting.

Loading variations found in competition:

 Atlas Stones: These events typically involve moving stones over bars or on
to platforms of varying heights. The best way to train for atlas stones is to use
them. I highly recommend finding a gym that has some, and practicing with
them. Many CrossFit gyms are investing in stones, so they are fairly easy to
find.
 Sandbag: Sandbags are a versatile implement that can be carried, loaded
onto a platform, or loaded onto something that can then be dragged. They are
probably the most affordable and easiest of all of the equipment to make, so I
suggest buying your own and using it at home.