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Farmer's carry

StrengthCarryDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightClass-style circuit
5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Pick up heavy weights, stand tall.
  2. Walk with short quick steps for the distance or time.
  3. Set down with a hinge.

Coaching cues

  • Ribs down, shoulders back
  • Crush the handles

Common mistakes

  • Leaning to one side
  • Shrugging

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Forearms & grip
  • Core
  • Shoulders
  • Upper back
  • Calves

Primary: Forearms & grip, Core · Secondary: Shoulders, Upper back, Calves

Equipment

Dumbbells or Kettlebell