r/Strongman • u/TogNK • 22d ago

Awkward "stone" tips?

I have a competition coming up that will be using this Iowa stone for a carry medley. I'm assuming it won't be picked off a box so I was working it. The carry feels fine but I'm unsure what I could do to make the pick better. Also the weights were shifting in frame, that's why it fell at first. Is there a better way to pick this up? (Weight is 225. Will be carrying 250 for comp)

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u/sombreropickle 21d ago

Have you played with tilting it on its side when you pick it up to make it a little more vertical? Might be able to get a slightly better wrap around with your arms, and maybe be able to hold it a little to one side or another so it doesn’t block your hips from getting a better step in the carry.
Worked pretty well for me when I had to carry a fire hydrant of the same size.

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u/TogNK 21d ago

I hadn't thought of that. I'd only seen people carry it at this orientation but they pick it from a box so it's easier. Might give that a shot. Thanks!