Farmers walk Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Farmer's carry, Farmer's walk
How to: Farmers walk
- Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Engage your core and keep your shoulders back.
- Take controlled steps forward, maintaining your posture.
- Keep your strides steady and do not swing the weights.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward while walking.
- Not engaging the core.
- Holding the weights too far from the body.
Modifications
- Use lighter dumbbells to start if you are new to the exercise.
- Perform the walk without weights if you have any balance issues.
Tips
- Maintain an upright posture while walking.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Take controlled, deliberate steps to engage muscles effectively.
Farmers walk Alternatives
Tags
thighs
aerobic
strength
balance
core
endurance