In strength sports, the difference between a successful lift and a failed one often comes down to one thing: grip. If you've ever felt a heavy atlas stone slip at the critical moment — losing energy, compromising form, or worse, risking injury — you already know the problem. The Cerberus Atlas Tacky Grade II is the professional-grade solution that keeps you locked on, every single rep.
What Is Atlas Tacky and Why Does It Matter?
Atlas tacky is a specialised grip compound used in strongman and strength sports to maintain a secure hold on atlas stones — those heavy, smooth, concrete spheres that feature in competitions worldwide. Without it, your hands fight the stone as much as your muscles do. With the right tacky, you can focus entirely on the lift.
The Cerberus Grade II is a Strong Stone blend, specifically formulated for cool weather conditions between 10°C and 20°C — the typical temperature range for UK outdoor training and competition. It's pliable and firm straight from the pot, requiring no heating, so you can apply it and get straight to work.
Who Needs This & When to Use It
🏆 Competition Day
When the pressure is on and every second counts, you cannot afford a slip. Apply Cerberus Grade II before your atlas stone events and go into each lift with complete confidence in your grip. It's used by competitive strongmen and strongwomen at all levels — from regional qualifiers to national championships.
🏋️♂️ Heavy Training Sessions
Consistent training with atlas stones is how you build the strength and technique to compete. Using tacky in training means you can focus on form, load progression, and rep quality — rather than fighting a slipping stone. It also significantly reduces the stress on your biceps and forearms, lowering injury risk over long training blocks.
🌧️ Outdoor & Garage Gym Training in the UK
If you train outdoors or in an unheated garage — which describes the majority of UK strongman athletes — the Grade II cool weather formula is your go-to. It performs optimally in the exact conditions you're training in, without going too hard in the cold or too soft when it warms up slightly.
📹 Content Creation & Demo Lifts
Filming a lift for social media or a coaching video? A secure grip means cleaner technique, better camera angles, and no embarrassing drops mid-take. Tacky is the behind-the-scenes secret of every great stone lifting video you've ever watched.
🤝 Coaching & Club Use
Running a strongman club or coaching athletes? Stocking Cerberus tacky means your athletes always have access to the right grip aid for the conditions. The 250ml pot offers excellent value for group use, and the handmade UK quality means consistent performance batch after batch.
Exceptional Value for a Professional-Grade Product 💸
Specialist strength sports consumables can be eye-wateringly expensive — especially when imported from overseas brands. The Cerberus Atlas Tacky Grade II is handmade in the UK, which means faster delivery, fresher product, and no import costs. At just £21.99 for 150ml or £32.99 for 250ml, this is genuinely competitive pricing for a product that directly impacts your performance and safety.
Consider the cost of a bicep injury from a slipping stone — weeks off training, physio bills, lost competition entries. A pot of quality tacky is one of the most cost-effective investments a stone lifter can make. This isn't a luxury; it's essential kit.
The Details
- Grade: II — Strong Stone blend
- Best for: Cool weather, 10°C–20°C (50°F–68°F)
- No heating required: Ready to use straight from the pot
- Sizes: 150ml (£21.99) or 250ml (£32.99)
- Made in: UK, handmade
- Suitable for: Training and competition
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