Log Lift
A intermediate strongman exercise for the shoulders, done with a other equipment.
- Main muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Abs, Chest, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Upper back, Quads and Triceps
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound
- Movement
- Push
How to do the Log Lift
- Begin standing with the log in front of you. Grasp the handles, and begin to clean the log. As you are bent over to start the clean, attempt to get the log as high as possible, pulling it into your chest. Extend through the hips and knees to bring it up to complete the clean.
- Push your head back and look up, creating a shelf on your chest to rest the log. Begin the press by dipping, flexing slightly through the knees and reversing the motion. This push press will generate momentum to start the log moving vertically. Continue by extending through the elbows to press the log above your head. There are no strict rules on form, so use whatever techniques you are most efficient with. As the log is pressed, ensure that you push your head through on each repetition, looking forward.
- Repeat as many times as possible. Attempt to control the descent of the log as it is returned to the ground.
Sets and reps
| Strength | 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes |
|---|---|
| Muscle | 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes |
| Endurance or fat loss | 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds |
Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.
Alternatives to the Log Lift
Circus BellOther equipment · Expert
CrucifixOther equipment · BeginnerQuestions
What muscles does the Log Lift work?
Mainly the shoulders, with the abs, chest, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, upper back, quads and triceps helping.
Is the Log Lift good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with Crucifix first.
What can I do instead of the Log Lift?
Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Circus Bell or Crucifix.
How many sets and reps of the Log Lift should I do?
Strength: 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes. Muscle: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes. Endurance or fat loss: 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).