Bybon's StoneNearly every ancient culture has evidence of stone lifting as a form of physical training for athletes and warriors.
The large sandstone pictured above dates to the 6th century B.C., weighs 315 lbs. and the inscription on it says: "Bybon, son of Pholos, threw this over his head with one hand."
You can find out more about ancient stone lifting here: Of Stones and Strength by Steve Jeck
Labels: Ancient Greece, Challenge Weight, Steve Jeck, Stone Lifting
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