Yoke Carry
Advanced
Walking with a loaded yoke frame on the shoulders, a strongman staple testing total-body stability under heavy load.
Muscle Groups
coretrapscalveserector spinaeglutesquadriceps
Equipment
yoke
Coaching Cues
- 1Set the yoke high on your traps and brace hard before walking
- 2Take short, fast steps to minimize sway
- 3Keep your eyes forward and core locked in
Standards
- 1Yoke rests on the upper back/traps, not the neck
- 2Walk the prescribed distance under control
- 3Yoke must not be dropped intentionally
Scaling Options
- •Lighter yoke load
- •Shorter distance