John Johnson
Name
John Johnson
Nickname
RockMan
Date of birth
September 1st 1966
Place of birth and place of residence
Niagara Falls
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Other social media or website
Profession/job
Former Personal trainer current Truck Driver
Matrital status and children
Married with 7 children 4 biological 3 step
For how long have you been training?
30 years
How often do you train?
Every day in 1 form or another. 2-3 times a week heavy
Can you tell us something about your training routine?
Currently upper Day 1 upperbody push/pull
Day 2 active recovery, cardio, mobility
Day 3 Legs
Day 4 repeat of day 2
Day 5 rocklifting or deadlifting
Day 6 repeat of day 2-4
Day 7 begin cycle again or full rest day
When did you first get into stonelifting?
21 years ago.
How did you get into stonelifting?
Inadvertently fell into it. I was looking for a way to add strength training to my outdoor fitness routine while hiking. I saw a rock at the base of a hill and decided to pick it up and carry it up the hill. I was hooked, didn't know it was a thing until later when I connected with Bud Jeffries on his strongerman.com website, before Facebook. Bud had some pics of him lifting a stone and an article discussing the benefits of stone lifting. That's when I realized I wasn't the only freak out there doing this. Once I realized this the stones got bigger as I dove into it deeper. From there I learned the wider cultural aspect of when I connected with Eric Fiorillo through facebook and the Motivation and Muscle podcast. Been doing it ever since and have connected with an amazing brotherhood of stone lifters.
What achievement in stonelifting are you most proud of?
I have several, as it stands now. The lifting and shouldering if my Wagner Stone #1 and lifting g to my chest my Wagner Stone #2.
I'm proud to have begun a network of stone lifting challenges around Western New York
The heaviest stone you lifted
300lbs
The heaviest stone you shoulderd
200lbs
What are your goals in stone lifting?
To discover a documented or verified American historic lifting stone an lift it
What achievement in sport are you most proud of?
Winning the Master division in my weight class in a local Push Pull competition
What achievement in life are you most proud of?
Raising very successful children in each of their chosen field. Just 2 more to go
Do you do other sports beside stonelifting?
Not at this time
Did you ever have any serious injuries? And if yes, how did/do you deal with them?
Nope, pretty much injury free
Do you follow any specific diet?
I'm an opportunistic omnivore, so pretty much everything is on the table. However I try to keep it as clean as possible. Grass fed meats home grown veggies etc...
What's your bodyweight?
185lbs
What is your PR in deadlift?
425lbs
What is your PR in squat/frontsquat?
380lbs
What is your PR in the bench press?
320lbs
What are your hobbies beside stonelifting?
Rock stacking, hiking, fishing, camping, tomahawk throwing.....outdoorsy stuff.
Your favourite book
The Bible and David Gemmell Legend
Your favourite movie
Top 3: Braveheart, Last of the Mohicans and 13th Warrior
Who is your favorite sports player?
Troy Polamalu
Do you have any advice to fellow stone lifters or to new stone lifters?
Don't be afraid to ask questions from other lifters. I didn't have anyone to ask when I started. My lifting got better when I started meeting and talking to other lifters.