Kettlebell Farmer's Walk

Hold a kettlebell in each hand at your sides. Walk forward, keeping your torso tall, shoulders down, and core braced. Take steady steps and grip the kettlebells tightly. Avoid rocking your body as you move.

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Kettlebell Farmer's Walk: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

Hold a kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
Walk forward, keeping your torso tall, shoulders down, and core braced.
Take steady steps and grip the kettlebells tightly.
Avoid rocking your body as you move.

Muscles worked: Forearms
Primary muscle: Forearms
Equipment: Kettlebell
Movement pattern: Full body
Difficulty: Beginner
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophyCore strengthStability

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Kettlebell Farmer's Walk

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