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Historically, moving heavy stones was more tied to industries like quarrying the famous "Belgian Blue Stone."
Today, you'll find stone lifting primarily as a discipline within strongman and strongwoman competitions across Belgium. Athletes train with various heavy stones, especially the classic "Atlas Stones," which are a popular event in contests. While there aren't many clubs dedicated solely to traditional natural stone lifting, many strongman gyms incorporate stone training into their routines, allowing athletes to test their might. Famous Belgian strongmen might excel in stone events, but their renown typically comes from broader strongman competitions rather than a unique, ancient Belgian stone-lifting heritage.
