Clach na cù ifrinn
The Hellhound Stone
In every era, the worthy are tested. This is our stone. Build your own history.
Clach na cù ifrinn, translated from Scottish Gaelic as "The Hellhound Stone" is a modern day testing stone based on the ancient tradition of Scottish Stonelifting (Clach neart). Sourced by world-renowned Scottish stonelifter Brett Nicol, with the assistance of strongman and stonelifter John Gibb, a battle to retrieve the stone from it's watery resting place ensued and the Clach na cù ifrinn was born.
Smooth, unforgiving, and notoriously difficult to grip, weighing 139.6kg - it demands not only raw power but precision, focus, and respect. For years, we’ve sought a symbol worthy of representing Cerberus Strength — something that reflects the raw intensity, heritage, and spirit of what we stand for.
In this stone, we’ve found it.
The Hellhound Stone embodies the primal challenge of strength — a test of will, not just muscle. Just as Cerberus guards the gates, Clach na cù ifrinn stands as the sentinel of our values: unrelenting strength, forged discipline, and the courage to face the impossible.
The Challenge
- Break the ground (put wind beneath the stone)
- Bring the stone to waist / lap the stone
- Bring the stone to the chest
- Bring the stone to the shoulder (The stone must be fully stabilised on the shoulder without additional support from the opposite arm).
All are good lifts however, a complete and full lift is shouldering the stone as per the ancient tradition.
Allowed Equipment
Chalk, Stone Sleeves and Grip Shirts are allowed.
Supports for knees, elbows and back are allowed.
Tacky OR Grip Spray is NOT allowed.
If unsure about kit or need more information, please contact us and we will gladly assist further.
Book your session today — and see if you have what it takes to face the Hellhound.