Log Lift, starting positionLog Lift, finishing position
How to Perform
1Begin 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.
2Push 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.
3Repeat as many times as possible. Attempt to control the descent of the log as it is returned to the ground.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
Log Lift primarily targets the Shoulders. It also works the Abdominals, Chest, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps, Triceps as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for Log Lift?
Log Lift requires Other.
Is Log Lift suitable for beginners?
Log Lift is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.
Alternatives to Log Lift
Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.
