Farmers Walk
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The farmer's walk is a functional strength exercise that involves walking while holding heavy weights. It improves grip strength, core stability, and overall endurance, making it a great full-body workout.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Engage your core and keep your shoulders back.
- Walk forward, maintaining a steady pace and upright posture.
- Keep breathing evenly through the walk.
- Continue for a set distance or time, then rest.
Muscles worked
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Upper Fibers