Exercise technique

farmers walk

The farmer's walk is a functional strength exercise where you walk while holding a dumbbell in each hand, engaging the quads, calves, forearms, and core. It improves grip strength, core stability, and overall conditioning.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.
  2. Keep your back straight and your shoulders back.
  3. Take small, controlled steps forward, maintaining an upright posture.
  4. Continue walking for the desired distance or time.
  5. To finish, stop walking and carefully lower the dumbbells to your sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Calves, Forearms, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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