Resources
The stonelifting community is still relatively small - but it's getting bigger. And there are plenty of resources to learn more about stonelifting. Here are some links to sites, books, and documentaries that I think you should take a look at.
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Websites
chikaraishi.fc2.net (日本語)
chikaraishiworld.blog.fc2.com (日本語)
heihei2010.blog.fc2.com (日本語)
historicstonelifting facebook page (English)
loftestein.no (Norsk/English)
oldmanofthestones.com (English)
roguefitness.com (English)
scottishstonesofstrength.co.uk (English)
steinstossen.ch (Deutsch)
thedinniestones.com (English)
strongmangyms.com - find strongman gyms around the world
Books
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The Wind Beneath the Stone
David Keohan, 2026
When world kettlebell lifting champion David Keohan heard about old tales of stone lifting, he was captivated. So he set off on a quest to see if he could rediscover any of these famous stones, and whether he could match the feats of the heroes of the past by lifting them to allow the wind beneath the stone once more. More detail
UK
Hardback, Paperback, and Audiobook
Ebook
Hardback, Paperback, Ebook (Kindle), and Audiobook
Ireland
Hardback and Paperback
US
Hardback, Paperback, Ebook (Kindle), and Audiobook
Stonelifting Sessions
Dave Brown, 2025
Stonelifting Sessions is a practical library of self-contained sessions covering essential stonelifts and some lesser-known movements along with a complete guide to incorporating them into your training. More detail
Stonelifting: An Ancient Test of Strength Revived
Martin Jancsics, Dr. Bill Crawford, 2018
Martin Jancsics and Dr Bill Crawford take the reader on a stonelifting tour of Scotland and Iceland, telling you the stories, weights, and challenges of the historic stones. Parts two and three of the book offer stonelifting technique and training progressions for lifting stones. More detail
Paperback and Ebook (Kindle)
Paperback and Ebook (Kindle)
Of Stones and Strength
Steve Jeck, Peter Martin, 1996
Before the days of cast concrete and tacky, it was simple: there were testing stones - manhood stones - and if you were up to the challenge, you lifted them. This is the stuff of legends and there is no better team to tackle the lore - and the nitty-gritty - of the world’s greatest manhood stones than Steve Jeck and Peter Martin. More detail
Ebook (Kindle)
Ebook (Kindle)
Documentaries
Our Lives: Stone Strong
2026 | 29m
Made of Stone
2025 | 50m
