1 - Begin by loading the Apollon’s Axle with an appropriate amount of weight plates.
2 - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward. Position yourself close to the Axle so that it’s centered over your feet.
3 - Bend at your hips and knees to reach down and grasp the handles of the Apollon’s Axle with a double overhand grip. Your palms should be facing you. The Axle’s thicker diameter will challenge your grip strength.
4 - Initiate the lift by driving through your legs, keeping your back straight, and lifting the Axle off the ground. Use a powerful leg drive to bring it up to hip height.
5 - Explosively extend your hips and knees while simultaneously pulling the Axle upward. As you lift it, pull your elbows high and catch the Axle in a rack position on your shoulders
6 - Take a deep breath, brace your core, and press the Axle overhead by extending your arms fully. Lock out the lift at the top, making sure your arms are straight, and your head moves forward slightly to clear the bar.
7 - Lower the Axle back to your shoulders under control after the press, ensuring you maintain balance and control throughout this phase.
8 - Finally, lower the Axle back to the ground with proper form. Bend your hips and knees while maintaining a straight back. Place the Axle gently on the ground.
