Dumbbell Farmer's Walk

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides and shoulders back. Walk forward in a straight line, keeping your core tight and chest up. Focus on steady, controlled steps and avoid leaning to either side. Breathe naturally and maintain a firm grip throughout the carry.

FOREARMS · FULL BODY

How it is executed

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides and shoulders back.
Walk forward in a straight line, keeping your core tight and chest up.
Focus on steady, controlled steps and avoid leaning to either side.
Breathe naturally and maintain a firm grip throughout the carry.

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

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Variations and substitutions

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