My fellow powerlifter buddy and I made 4 of these several years ago,from @ 80 to @ 260 lbs. We put some old iron 10 lb plates inside the mold to increase the weight. I used a long 1/2 " wood dowl to ensure the air holes filled in. Also you can get concrete dye and make a couple different color stones. A true full body exercise!

12:04 Pat "What do we got!" Kristi "The scales not working!" I think we all have been there before.

@dobromirgospodinov2042

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhahaha

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

😂 haha I was running out of holding time!

@travisboothe5670

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickoconnell2380 You can definitely hold it longer than me. I don't even know if I could pick it up

Thanks for the video pat .you are one handy man to have around during this pandemic .im making one now.I already went to pick up my supplies.I'm using an old pony keg that we cut in half for the mold.it will be a weird shape but I'm gonna try it out and see how it goes.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

heck ya! love the ingenuity!!

Another fantastic video and helpful video. Thanks for always being so thoughtful and sharing. A cubic foot of concrete typically weighs about 140 pounds (63.5 kg). And don’t forget a rubber donut to hold the ball also helps to make it easier to get underneath so you can get in a healthy position to lift it.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! thanks!!

Great job guys. Will be making one for sure.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

nice! super easy little project!

My wife and I Work out separate but I do have fun working out with my 1 and 3 year old. Heavier pushups and using them for front loaded squats is fun and they love it!

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

ha! that's awesome! and great starting and exposing them young to exercise just being a normal part of the day!

Looking forward to seeing a workout incorporating this new atlas stone!

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

we will prob wait till after the games, to make sure we keep all of Kristis toes lol but we will def get a workout up with them!

Great video, I just have to try and find a mold now

A little late to viewing this, but thank you! Entertaining, enjoyable, and educational, E3, love it, and thank you both, as always!!

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Thanks for watching!

Love it! I want to have a go at using Atlas stones in the future - any issues with cracking when dropped so far?

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

Build It Up no, not at all and we have others that have lasted for years without issues !!

Find a way to vibrate the stone mold when your first pour it and vibrate the whole thing for a while and it will come out very smooth and no bubbles

Not that I wud attempt to do this but enjoyed the video. Great squat depth by the way!

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks for the honesty!!

You can put a styrofoam ball (or any ball) inside of it. So it will weight much less but still have the same size to hold.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

for sure!

Love your videos, but can you please review/edit the how to pick up an atlas stone section? As a strongman competitor as the stones get bigger thats asking for a bicep tear. Straight arms for the pick! Otherwise great info, I've got a mold to use hopefully this week!

@richardbrocker4275

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone else noticed as well. Definitely don't want to see either of them, or anyone for that matter, get injured.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

point taken! its been a couple years since I have picked one up, and probably should have practiced a bit before we did this, and could still use some practice! and good luck with yours!

Awesome! Have y’all ever tried to make bumper plates this way? Cannot find anywhere for reasonable prices.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

nope, I don't know exactly how that would go. But they are def hard to find right now!

That immediate look to the camera after hopping on the scale, I lost it. Sorry Patrick but that was hilarious

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

haha I totally agree, had a moment of panic 😂

Thanks for showing us how to make the Atlas Stone. Couldn't an Atlas Stone be used as a SandBall? I always thought an Atlas Stone looked like a SandBall. Kristi, very great technique with the back squat. Those squats looked very good. Keep up the hard work!

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! it can be similar, this 170 is a little to heavy but a smaller one you could. just have to be a lot more careful where you drop it!

@erikhendricks7909

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickoconnell2380 Oh OK. Thanks for letting me know.

Love the work and the content

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Squats look good

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

ugh wanted 1st!

Great video! Definitely not making a 170lbs. I’ll try 100 lbs.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

very good call!!

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA yes that sounds like a good plan!

5:33 actually there is a way to avoid that much of a mess, they sell bucket spouts or bucket funnels in the paint department of Home Depot, Lowes, and Menard's, that you can attach to the buckets. 😉

Noice . . DIY legit 💪

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

We LOVE the DIY stuff!!!

@jijiXSama

3 жыл бұрын

Kristi Eramo if I could, I’ll DIY my own gym, but that’s for the next decade.

How long is the curing time encased in plastic?

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

I would error on the side of longer and leave it for about 2 weeks!

Which is better? Smaller heavier sets or larger lighter sets?

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your goals! I typically always start with larger lighter sets for a few weeks then work to 3s-5s then 1-3s!!

Did you use Quickset concrete or a cement mix?

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

I think he used the quickset concrete!

Ummm roll the stone onto the scale?

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

yea, I thought the same thing hahahaha

@ferretapocalypse

3 жыл бұрын

Kristi Eramo I mean seems logical lol

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

might give it a try, I was worried about the pressure point being so small I would crack the scale !

@ferretapocalypse

3 жыл бұрын

patrick oconnell put a flat 5 pound weight plate down to distribute the weight.

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a new toy for Kristi?😄👍

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

I hope not hahaha

Full natty sistah.

Could you not have just put the stone on the scale??

What do we got !!! Lol

i am ngwetting juijimufu vibes from this

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what that means

She is perfectly tone not too much not too little an still looks like a woman.

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks! I appreciate that!

@leonardfairell3397

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell No problem 😄

You did a good job making the stone, however your form to lift it was horrendous, haha. Row it to your lap, do not curl it.

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

haha noted, that was literally the first time I have picked one up in a couple years. prob should have done a couple warm ups😂 and could still use some practice !

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

He tries to curl everything HAHA :)

@richardbrocker4275

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickoconnell2380 no worries, just love yal and would hate to see an injury occur. I'm sure it was still light too, haha. Keep up the GREAT work you two. Much love.

This is how you get seriously hurt lifting a stone don't lift like this ppl

@patrickoconnell2380

3 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Scoot