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How to do Farmer's Carry

Primary muscle: Core · Secondary: Forearms, Traps, Shoulders, Glutes

CoreBeginnerDumbbell, Kettlebell, BarbellCompound
Farmer's Carry start and end positionFarmer's Carry start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Pick up a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand.
  2. Keep your back straight, chest open, and shoulders back.
  3. Squeeze your abs to stabilize your torso.
  4. Walk in a straight line with small, controlled steps.
  5. Continue for the set distance without breaking your posture.

Coaching tip

Keep your shoulders back and torso upright, grip the weights firmly, and walk with small, controlled steps.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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