# 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.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/kettlebell-farmers-walk/
Type: Kettlebell · Carry
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/farmers-walk-kettlebell/fc1f0688bb3a85fb.mp4

## 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

- Tall chest
- Braced core
- Shoulders back and level
- Short, steady steps
- Squeeze the handles

## Common mistakes

- Rounding the shoulders forward
- Locking the knees
- Rushing with long, fast steps
- Leaning or arching the back

## Muscles worked

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

## Equipment

Two kettlebells.

## Variations

- [Farmer's Walk (Dumbbell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dumbbell-farmers-walk/)

## References

- [Garage Gym Reviews: Farmer's Carry](https://www.garagegymreviews.com/farmers-carry)
- [StrengthLog: Farmer's Walk](https://www.strengthlog.com/farmers-walk/)