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Farmer's Walk (Kettlebell)

A loaded carry with a kettlebell in each hand that trains your grip, traps and core while the rest of your body keeps you upright.

Kettlebell · Forearms, traps · Carry

How to do it

  1. Stand between two kettlebells, brace, and lift them with a neutral grip, handles deep in your palms.
  2. Stand tall with your arms straight at your sides, chest up and shoulders back.
  3. Walk forward in short, deliberate steps.
  4. Keep your shoulders level and the bells clear of your legs.
  5. Lower the bells to the floor under control.

Key cues

Common mistakes

Muscles worked

Primary
Forearms, traps and abs
Secondary
Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, lats, lower back, biceps and triceps

Equipment

Two kettlebells.

Variations

References

  1. Garage Gym Reviews: Farmer's Carry
  2. StrengthLog: Farmer's Walk