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Extra Extra! Read all about it! The ancient practice of stonelifting is here in the capital - and it’s here in a BIG way. Get stuck in with the link in the bio.

@commandotemple

#southlondoner #londongym #commandotemple #stonelifting #londonstoneclub

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Hansel Stone (110kg) to overhead by @fat.boy.grim. 🪨
Does knowing a stones weight help or hinder your lifting?
Some prefer to know the weight after the lift, others before… What type are you?

#stonelifting #gym #fitness #bodybuilding #powerlifting

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⚔️ THE TEMPLE GAUNTLET ⚔️

Think you’ve got what it takes?

The Temple Gauntlet is our ultimate test of natural stone lifting, set at the world-famous Commando Temple in Deptford. Seven unique challenges. Seven very different stones. Every lift demands a different combination of strength, technique, grit and determination.

From the 76 kg Wickstone overhead press, all the way through to the brutal 203 kg Mosasaurus Stone, the Gauntlet is designed to test every aspect of traditional stone lifting.

🪨 Overhead pressing. 🪨 Shouldering. 🪨 Carrying. 🪨 Heavy chesting. 🪨 One-handed ring lifting.

This isn’t about lifting the heaviest weight possible—it’s about solving the puzzle that each stone presents.

Whether you’re a seasoned strongman, a powerlifter looking for a new challenge, or completely new to stone lifting, the Gauntlet gives you a clear path to build ancient strength one stone at a time.

📍 The Commando Temple Deptford, London

Ready to take on the Gauntlet?

Click the link in our bio to see every challenge, the stories behind each stone, training tips, and how to get started.

🌐 Everything you need is at: LondonStoneLifting.com/the-gauntlet

#LondonStoneLifting #TempleGauntlet #CommandoTemple #StoneLifting #naturalstonelifting

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Stone lifting for mental wellbeing? Absolutely.

🪨 Time spent in nature.
🌿 Fresh air and daylight.
🥾 Walking the hills and forests.
💪 Purposeful physical challenge.
🤝 A welcoming community.
🧠 Total focus on the lift in front of you.
📈 Progress measured against yourself.
⚡ Resilience built one stone at a time.

#stonelifting #strongman #gym #fitness #powerlifting

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Thirlmere Feat Stone (192kg) to chest by @hms_ldn.

A monumental lift of the heavyweight stone from the Three Gun Point Stones, one of the defining challenges of the wider Thirlmere Stone Circuit, The Valley of Styans.

Not many have lapped this stone (3) and even fewer have stood with it to chest (2) @liam.brown2 being the first.

Amazing lift.

#stonelifting #strongman #fitness #powerlifting #gym

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Don’t let the name fool you—this is one of the most technically demanding stones in the Gauntlet.

The Walnut has humbled lifters with 300 kg+ deadlifts, proving once again that natural stone lifting isn’t just about strength. It’s about solving the puzzle.

The balance point is constantly shifting. Just when you think you’ve got control, it rolls, leans or kicks away from you. The handholds are poor, the shape is unpredictable, and the weight sits so far away from your body that 149 kg feels even heavier.

Every lift is different.

That’s why the Walnut is more than just a challenge—it’s one of the best training stones in the @commandotemple . Once you’ve completed the lift, don’t stop there. Leave it wherever it lands and pick it up again. Approach it from different angles. Chest it from awkward positions. Learn to solve whatever problem it gives you.

If you can confidently chest the Walnut from almost any position, you’ll have developed the instincts and adaptability to confidently pick up almost any natural stone around the 150 kg mark.

The video shows @fat.boy.grim making it look easy with an exceptional lift (we didn’t get him ripping it off the floor on camera, but rest assured - it flies!). Don’t be fooled. That smooth lift is the result of countless repetitions and an understanding of stone lifting that can only be earned through experience.

#LondonStoneLifting #StoneLifting #NaturalStoneLifting #StrengthCulture #gripstrength

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Sometimes the best way is head on.
@fat.boy.grim getting acquainted with the Nicky Stone (168kg).

#stonelifting #strongman #gym #fitness #powerlifting

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A heavy stone can lighten the mind. 🪨

#stonelifting #gym #fitness #mentalhealth #adventure

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Giant’s Whetstone (168kg) to chest by @hms_ldn.

This was a process of slowly honing in on the right combination of position, handles and balance point to solve the stone’s problem.

A great lift of a very large and cumbersome stone.

The Giant’s Whetstone sits within the Forest of Stone circuit on Longridge Fell.

#stonelifting #strongman #gym #fitness #powerlifting

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Splitting Maul Stone (156kg) to chest by @fat.boy.grim.

The perseverance and countless repetitions invested in learning this stone transformed a brutal lift into one that made it look weightless.

#stonelifting #strongman #gym #fitness #powerlifting

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The beautiful obsession. 🪨

#stonelifting #strongman #gym #fitness #powerlifting

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Epic 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🪨💪

#stonelifting #lakedistrict #ValleyofStyan #stonepress #englishstonetour

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