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'Harder than deadlifting:' founders of Edmonton stone lifting club explain how to pick up really heavy rocks

The Scottish tradition of stone lifting is at the intersection of history, legend and strength.

The Scottish tradition of stone lifting is at the intersection of history, legend and strength

Two men hold very large stones.
Dave and Dale Nesbit are the founders of the Edmonton stone lifting club Stones of Strength. (Peacock Alley)

Dave and Dale Nisbet believe in the power of lifting very heavy stones.

The brothers are the founders of Stones of Strength, an Edmonton club and community that celebrates the Scottish tradition of stone lifting.

"In Scotland, they have what they call the clach cuid fir, which are manhood stones, and it was a test to determine whether or not a boy was physically capable enough to be considered a man. It was a rite of passage," said Dale in the documentary Harder Better Faster Stronger.

How to pick up a really heavy stone

22 days ago
Duration 2:00
Dave and Dale Nesbit are the founders of the Edmonton stone lifting club Stones of Strength. In the documentary Harder Better Faster Stronger, they teach host Timothy Caulfield how to lift and hold a 200 lbs. stone. Watch now on CBC Gem.

"Things are very different now, but back then, your strength was directly tied to who you were as a person and how much you could provide for your family," says Dave.

Today, the brothers appreciate the sense of community they've found in stone listings.

"It's something we can do outside and it's for everybody, right? The barrier to entry to get into stone lifting is finding a stone," said Dale.

In Harder Better Faster Stronger, Dave and Dale teach host Timothy Caulfield the proper technique for lifting a hefty stone.

The documentary explores the state of masculinity and men's health. From investigating toxic male "wellness" culture to meeting men who challenge traditional masculine norms, Harder Better Faster Stronger examines what it means to be a man today.

Watch it now on CBC Gem and the CBC Docs YouTube channel.

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