The Manhood Stones That Have Challenged
Strong Men for Centuries...

Stone lifting... it's a strength tradition that goes back for centuries and exists in cultures all around the world.  Unlike barbells, which are made to be lifted, stones naturally defy man's best efforts to be lifted. They are not only heavy, but they can also be slick, round and big, and they force your body into the worst possible mechanics for lifting. Tough stuff, even if you are up to it...

Of course, when you do succeed, especially with the biggest stones, there's a sense of satisfaction that goes far beyond a PR on your shiny new Eleiko bar.

Steve Jeck, however, IS the type of guy who is up to it... A school teacher by trade, Steve has always been a man who enjoyed just such a challenge - the primitive challenge of lifting ancient stones.

It was a passion that brought him all over the country and the world twice, to pay a visit to (and lift) many of the most famous ancient testing stones such as the Dinnie Stone, the Inver Stone and the Blue Stones of Old Dailly.

In 1996, Steve Jeck teamed up with fellow stone lifter and stone lifting historian Peter Martin to put together Of Stones and Strength - THE definitive work on stone lifting and "Clach Cuid Fir" ("Manhood stones" in Gaelic).

Now you can join Steve Jeck and Peter Martin on a fascinating journey though centuries of tradition and cultures throughout the world to take a look at testing stones throughout the ages.

Much of this journey takes place in Scotland which probably has the the most well-known history of ancient lifting stones- but the tradition of lifting stones exists in cultures all over the world.

In Of Stones and Strength, Steve Jeck and Peter Martin examine over a dozen of Scotland's most famous stones, as well as the stones in Ireland, Germany, Ancient Greece, Iceland, Finland, and Tahiti. It is truly an amazing journey... but it doesn't stop there.

This isn't just a history lesson though, Steve Jeck also covers the type of training that he does in order to lift famous and not-so-famous stones.

Steve finishes up this book with the complete daily training program that he uses to build his stone lifting prowess. And after you read all you can about lifting ancient stones, it's time to see them with your own eyes in the Of Stones and Strength companion DVD.

Clocking in at 30 minutes, you can take a front row seat as you follow Steve on his stone lifting tour of Scotland and watch him lift the Blue Stones of Old Dailly, the Cottage Stone, the Inver Stone and the Dinnie Stones (among others).

After the tour, Steve guides you step-by-step through his 4 lessons on what it takes to succeed at stone lifting.

You'll also take a peek into Steve's personal gym and how he builds his strength. You will also learn the five full-body weight lifting movements that Steve recommends as well as the two most important upper body movements. 

This is a chance to see the exercises discussed in the book in action.

You'll learn how Steve trains his grip and don't miss the UNBELIEVABLE footage of Steve's 415 lbs. x 20 reps squat workout. Whether you have been lifting stones for years or are new to the custom, this material is sure to get you fired up about what it truly means to "be strong."

Of Stones and Strength Book and DVD Set
~ $39.99 plus s/h ~