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Farmer's Walk

Farmer's walk — carry heavy weights in each hand and walk. Builds grip strength, core stability, traps, and full-body conditioning. Builds real-world functional strength. Excellent grip and forearm development. Full-body conditioning with low injury risk.

How to Do Farmer's Walk: Step by Step

  1. Pick up heavy dumbbells or kettlebells
  2. Stand tall — shoulders back, chest up
  3. Walk with controlled, even steps
  4. Keep core tight, don't lean to either side

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaning forward or to one side
  • Taking too-short or too-long steps
  • Shrugging shoulders up — keep them packed down

Farmer's Walk Tips

  • Go as heavy as you can while maintaining posture
  • Short, quick steps are more stable than long strides
  • Use chalk or straps if grip gives out before everything else

Muscles Worked

trapsforearmscore
Equipment dumbbells
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