Weight Supports

Weight supports are different from partials in that the goal is to hold a weight in a static position. While some form of partial movement may need to be used in order get the weight in place, the goal is to hold it not move it like it is in a partial.

Typically massive weights are held in a support. Below is Arthur Saxon supporting 16 people on a plank with his legs.

Arthur Saxon supports big weight with his legs

The reason huge weights can be used in supports is because the weight is made to be loaded on the bone structure of the body versus the muscles. The bones are actually very strong (and can be made stronger through proper training).

This video shows legendary strongman Valentin Dikul supporting a car over his shoulders.