Log Lift
Log Lift is a strongman power - log clean and press exercise involving Deltoid. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Deltoid
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals, Pectoralis major, Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings, Erector spinae, Rhomboids, Middle trapezius, Quadriceps, Trapezius, Triceps brachii
- Exercise type
- Strongman power - log clean and press
Exercise technique
- Grip
Hold the internal handles with both hands and plant your feet evenly.
- First lift
Bend hips and knees and lift the log close to your body.
- Roll
Extend your hips while rolling the log toward your chest into the front-shoulder rack.
- Rack
Once the broad log is balanced at your chest, move your chin out of its path.
- Dip
Keep the torso upright and bend the knees briefly.
- Press
Use leg drive to start the log upward, extend elbows and bring your head between your arms.
- Lower
Return the log to the chest under control, then bend hips and knees to lower it to the floor.
Key technique points
- Grip the internal handles fully.
- Roll the log close to your body.
- Move the chin out of the rising log path.
- Use a short vertical dip.
- Lock the elbows overhead.
- Control the descent equally with both arms.
Common mistakes
Distant clean
Do not try to curl the log away from your chest.
Blocking the face path
Do not leave your chin in front of the log as you press.
Racking through the lower back
Do not carry the weight by leaning excessively backward.
Early arm press
Do not strain with your arms before leg drive develops.
Unequal lockout
Do not leave one arm bent and tilt the log.
Uncontrolled floor return
Do not turn the entire descent into a free fall.
Frequently asked questions
Log Lift: why is “Distant clean” a mistake?
Do not try to curl the log away from your chest.
Log Lift: why is “Blocking the face path” a mistake?
Do not leave your chin in front of the log as you press.
Log Lift: why is “Racking through the lower back” a mistake?
Do not carry the weight by leaning excessively backward.
Log Lift: why is “Early arm press” a mistake?
Do not strain with your arms before leg drive develops.
Log Lift: why is “Unequal lockout” a mistake?
Do not leave one arm bent and tilt the log.
Log Lift: why is “Uncontrolled floor return” a mistake?
Do not turn the entire descent into a free fall.
What should I focus on when doing Log Lift?
Grip the internal handles fully. Roll the log close to your body. Move the chin out of the rising log path. Use a short vertical dip. Lock the elbows overhead. Control the descent equally with both arms.
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- Exercise Guide
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