Farmer's Walk

Technique

Hold a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides. Stand tall with shoulders back and core braced. Walk forward with controlled, even steps. Avoid swaying or leaning to either side. Keep the weights from touching your legs.

Steps

1. Grip a heavy dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides
2. Stand tall with your shoulders back and brace your core
3. Walk forward using controlled, even steps
4. Keep the weights clear of your legs
5. Maintain an upright torso without swaying or leaning
6. Stop under control and lower the dumbbells safely

Common mistakes

• Leaning or swaying from side to side
• Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
• Taking rushed, uneven steps
• Allowing the dumbbells to strike the legs

Variations

• Kettlebell farmer's walk
• Trap-bar farmer's walk
• Suitcase carry with one dumbbell
• Farmer's walk with unequal loads

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