Farmers Walk
Intermediate
Walking while carrying heavy implements in each hand, synonymous with farmers carry in most contexts.
Muscle Groups
forearmstrapscoreerector spinaeglutes
Equipment
dumbbellskettlebells
Coaching Cues
- 1Keep your chest up and shoulders packed
- 2Walk with quick controlled steps
- 3Crush the handles to maintain grip
Standards
- 1Weight held at the sides with arms fully extended
- 2Walk the prescribed distance without dropping the implements
- 3Maintain upright posture throughout
Scaling Options
- •Lighter weight
- •Shorter distance