How To Do A Farmer’s Walk (Farmer’s Carry)

The farmer’s walk exercise, also known as farmer’s carry, involves carrying heavy weights while walking for a certain amount of time or distance. While it looks simple, it’s a hard-hitting exercise that works multiple muscles in the body including muscles in the hands (grip), forearms and arms, shoulders, back, core, and even the legs and glutes.  Watch our Personal Trainer and Gym Manager Tom demonstrate how to do a farmer’s walk. 1. Place a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells on the floor hip-width apart from each other and stand in the middle. Choose weights that are challenging to hold. 2. Squat down and grab the weights, than drive through your heels back to standing. 3. Engage your core, straighten your spine, and pull your shoulders back and down. 4. Begin walking while maintaining this posture. Complete your intended distance or time walked, then squat down to place the weights on the floor. 5. Rest and repeat.  Get more exercise demonstrations and tips here 👉