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    Dumbbell Farmers Carry Exercise Guide

    Dumbbell Farmers Carry demonstration

    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Quadriceps
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Thighs
    Primary Muscle
    Quadriceps
    Secondary Muscles
    Calves, Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    6.5
    Alternate Names
    Dumbbell Carry

    How to: Dumbbell Farmers Carry

    1. Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
    2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
    3. Start walking forward in a straight line.
    4. Walk for a designated distance or time, maintaining good posture.
    5. Turn around and return to the starting point.

    Common Mistakes

    • Slouching the shoulders.
    • Not engaging the core.
    • Using too much weight, leading to poor form.

    Modifications

    • Use lighter weights if necessary.
    • Perform the exercise in a safer environment, such as a gym, to reduce fall risks.

    Tips

    • Keep your shoulders back and down.
    • Engage your core to maintain balance.
    • Take small, controlled steps to avoid losing balance.

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    Tags

    core
    strength
    thighs
    stability
    dumbbell
    carry

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