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How to Farmer’s Walk | Your Personal Training Guide

How to Farmer’s Walk

The Farmer’s Walk is a functional exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the forearms, shoulders, core, and legs. It’s excellent for building grip strength and overall endurance.

Muscles Worked

  • Forearms (grip strength)
  • Deltoids (shoulders)
  • Core (stability)
  • Legs (support)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Perform Farmer’s Walk

  1. Set Up: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
  2. Walk: Keep your core engaged and shoulders back as you walk forward for a set distance or time, maintaining an upright posture.
  3. Turn and Repeat: Turn around and continue walking back to the starting point, repeating as needed.
  4. Increase Weight/Distance: Gradually increase the weight or distance to continue challenging your muscles.
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