Today stone usually range in weight from 285lbs to 350lbs, but sometimes go over 400lbs. The world record for the heaviest stone lifted is held by Laszlo Fekete. He lifted a stone that was just over 500lbs.

 

The platforms they are placed on range in height from 48" to over 60" in some cases. The platform heights have been a big issue for a while as they are just to high.

 

Often a substance called tacky, which is a very thick sticky gel, is used by the athlete to help him grip the stones and lift them.

 

There was a time when strongmen struggled to lift stones that weighed 140kg. In fact only the top guys such as Bill Kazmeier and Jon Pall Sigmarsson and a couple others could lift a 140kg. Now that it is such a popular event even lightweights toy with stones of that size. Just proves that training with the equipment pays off.