Farmers Carry
Pick up two weights and walk a fixed distance. Simple on paper, unforgiving on your grip and core.
On the farmers carry, grip often gives out before your legs do. Underestimate that and you lose time re-gripping over and over.
How to do it
- Stand between the weights and hinge at your hips
- Grip both handles firmly
- Stand up with a straight back and shoulders back
- Walk with short, quick steps
- Keep the weights close to your body
A stable core and steady breathing keep your grip going longer than raw strength does.
Common mistakes
- Taking steps that are too long. Costs balance and speed.
- Letting your shoulders round forward. Puts unnecessary strain on your back.
- Dropping and re-gripping. Costs more time than pushing through at a slower pace.
- Starting too fast. Grip gives out before your legs do.
- Letting the weights swing. Inefficient carry that costs extra energy.
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