Dinnie Stones

Also remember it rains a lot in Scotland. Both times I've been there and lifted them it was raining, or with snow on the ground. So remember this when training for it guys.

I've recently been asked quite a few questions on training for this feat, so here are a few pointers.

1. It is hard to lift them if it’s right at your strength limit, so get strong! Remember there are no warm ups, the first lift is THE weight.

2. If you are not tall then lift with your feet closer together, so that when you lift you will get some extra clearance on the stones, as the stones (especially the big one tilts when it comes up).

3. Wear good strong boots with a hard sole and heel.

4. Wear some knee wraps (like rehbands), this will keep the area tight.

5. I’d wear tracksuit bottoms instead of jeans, it will just be more comfortable, and you can wear the lifting belt properly.

6. In training play around with trying the big stone at the front and at the back – see which feels the best. I’ve lifted the stones in both styles, and found that each style stresses the body slightly different. Train on some very heavy side bends.

7. Remember that the stones are in Scotland and it rains a lot, in fact in both my visits it rained both times I was lifting. So get used to training with the rings outside in the cold and wet.

8. Using the replicas will aid you so much.

My problem is my girp was giving out. I have enough horse power to lift them I just need to direct it better. When I watched the video I was pulling to the side and not strait up. I think if I fix that I can get the weight.

Nick,
Was it the small or large ring that was peeling out of your grip?

David Horne wrote:

My problem is my girp was giving out. I have enough horse power to lift them I just need to direct it better. When I watched the video I was pulling to the side and not strait up. I think if I fix that I can get the weight.

Nick,
Was it the small or large ring that was peeling out of your grip?

It was the large one. I have lifted it by its self. The smaller on was no problem. I think my bigest problem is my set up. My body was twising a little as I was picking it up instead of strait up and down. I need to play with it some. That is the only time I have ever gone for the full weight and only the 3rd time I have ever pulled on the,.

David how do I link a video to you I'd like if you could watch the video of the lift I did at Chris's and tell me if I held it long enough or if they have to foat longer if it were the real thing to count. I was really happy I was able to get them it was the first time I had ever tryed. By the Nick you will get them next time you try one because if I can I know you can and two you'll be paying more attention to posture and you'll probaly not just have finished a grip contest .

Stew,
From the video angle it looks like they are up, maybe the big weight is up an inch or so. See our Dinnie Ring Lift for Reps rules for the BHSA. Each lift is lifted to 5cm or above. Hope this helps you. By the way, cool lift, as it's a heavy weight!

I'll give you and everyone else a few extra pointers that may help:
1. The large Dinnie Stone comes up slowly, on an angle, so you have to pull it higher for it to come off the floor.
2. The sheer mass of the stones are far wider than discs. I overcome this by using a big grinding wheel (especially on the large weight) as my base weight.
3. The small ring is small, oval, and very thin (see pics).
These are extra tips for anyone going for the originals in Scotland!


Dinnie Ring Lift for Reps
The proper replica handles and loading pins manufactured by David Horne must be used for this event. These rings are copied from the original stones, as are the loading pins, so they are the same height as the stones at Potarch. The weight of the large stone is 187k (the equipment used must total 187kg inclusive of apparatus), and the smaller stone is 146kg (the corresponding sized rings must be used). A lift is completed when the weight is 5cm or more from the floor, and it must be lowered under control. No down signal will be given but the referee may discount any failed lifts at his discretion. The time limit is 90 seconds and just one lift with the large stone set-up will beat any number of lifts with the small stone set-up. No hook grip can be employed. The handle must not touch the leg at any point during the lift (a little brushing is acceptable, but no locking). No wrist wraps or straps of any kind are allowed.

This event is just one stone, you chose which one. But we may add the double stone at a later date if people want it. This is a fun event for a contest!

Thanks for the tips David these implements aren't your but Chris I believe might of duplicated yours as close as he could without fringing on any patents . The base plates he used were 1003ers to try and make it wider the front one is about the same size as a truck tire( big old plate). Someday I hope to make it accross the pond to lift them and some of the others I've always wanted to do gotta save my pennies for now though. Your single implement rep contest sounds pretty cool to have to give that a whirl sometime.

You'll love Scotland!

I have been asked to submit an article on the dinnie stones for an Australian website.

It would be great to include some pictures that have not been seen before.

So if you have any pictures or info that you think is worth including then please let me know.

I will give recognition and credit for anything that gets used.

Laine Snook wrote:Hello All,

I recently had some dealings with the Dinnie Stones, believe me, they fell out of the big tree and hit every branch on the way down!

As David said, they have stopped many a strong man in his tracks - and they will do so long after you and I have departed this planet. That's the whole point.

Go to Scotland - grab the same handles as Jon Pall and Kaz, and other men who had the Kahunaburgers to test themselves against Scotland's greatest weightlifting set. Pull, and pull, and them pull some more - they might just let you lift them - you'll never know until you try.

Scotland has some great Stones - the Inver Stone for example - lift them, and you become a very small part of their long History - but believe me, they will become a very large part of yours.

I hope to return to Scotland this year, but I am only planning to go for a short walk.

Train hard,

Laine

I had the privilege of witnessing Laine take on the Dinnie Stones last December. I'm pretty sure his short walk later this year will be even more memorable!

james_grahame wrote:I have been asked to submit an article on the dinnie stones for an Australian website.

It would be great to include some pictures that have not been seen before.

So if you have any pictures or info that you think is worth including then please let me know.

I will give recognition and credit for anything that gets used.

Here's one:

Not a great pic of the stones themselves, but puts them into context:

Aaah the hotel, how is it everytime I arrive there it's pissin down!

You know what they say about the weather up here: If you don't like it, wait 5 minutes and it will change (usually for the worse).

I must have missed this thread for a while. Thanks for the picture guys, I will make good use of them.

I am still plugging away on the replica rings. I had a few months away from them as I seemed to be going backwards. Today I had my first attempts in months and got a pb! Ridiculous!


180kg front / 135kg rear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erz_LdagdOM

Front is 50kg,50kg, 25kg, 20kg , 20kg and with a 10kg and 5kg stuck in the sides

No idea what to do now. Leave them alone or train them