Atlas Stones

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Basketball Player
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Scottish_Highland_Games
gptkbp:culturalSignificance celebrates heritage and athleticism
part_of_traditional_Scottish_festivals
symbol_of_strength_in_Scottish_culture
gptkbp:events points awarded based on performance
stones are placed at varying distances
time limit for lifting stones
typically includes 5 stones
gptkbp:famousFor strongmen and strength athletes
gptkbp:firstAwarded 19th century
gptkbp:hasCompetitors gptkb:Brian_Shaw
gptkb:Bill_Kazmaier
gptkb:Hafthor_Bjornsson
gptkb:Eddie_Hall
Mariusz Pudzianowski
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atlas Stones
gptkbp:material concrete
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:World's_Strongest_Man
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:purpose lifting and loading events
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:World's_Ultimate_Strongman
gptkb:Arnold_Strongman_Classic
gptkb:Strongman_Super_Series
Highland Games events
Stone Lifting Championships
gptkbp:safetyFeatures proper form is important to avoid injury
gptkbp:shape spherical
gptkbp:size varies
gptkbp:surface often lifted from ground to platform
gptkbp:technique lifting technique is crucial
gptkbp:training gyms and outdoor fields
home setups
can be homemade or commercially available
competitions held worldwide
develops explosive power
enhances overall body strength
improves core stability
improves grip strength
increases muscular endurance
strongman training facilities
gptkbp:trainingPrograms builds strength and power
gptkbp:usedIn strongman competitions
gptkbp:variant different weights and sizes for training
gptkbp:weight typically ranges from 100 to 400 pounds
gptkbp:youth_tournaments multiple stones of increasing weight