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Farmer carry

Walk slowly with weights at your sides, shoulders relaxed and steady breathing.

Farmer carry — illustrative movement reference

Target muscles

Forearm grip, obliques and trunk stabilizers

Setup

Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.

Perform the move

Walk slowly with weights at your sides, shoulders relaxed and steady breathing. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.

Why use it?

Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.

Common mistake

Leaning or rushing through the walk.

Alternative

Suitcase carry

TECHNIQUE REFERENCEOpen American Council on Exercise

Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.

Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.

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