Farmer's Carry

A compound dumbbell exercise for the forearm flexors and trapezius.

  • Forearms
  • Dumbbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainForearm flexors, Trapezius
AlsoRectus abdominis, Gluteus maximus

Setup

Keep the ribcage down and grip hard as you walk a set distance.

How to do it well

  • Hold heavy dumbbells at the sides
  • Stand tall and brace the core
  • Walk with controlled steps

Common mistakes

  • Leaning to one side
  • Letting the shoulders round forward

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.