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Farmer's Walk

How to do the Farmer's Walk with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherIntermediate
Primary muscles

Forearms

Secondary

Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Quads, Traps

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Farmer's Walk

  1. 1

    There are various implements that can be used for the farmers walk. These can also be performed with heavy dumbbells or short bars if these implements aren't available. Begin by standing between the implements.

  2. 2

    After gripping the handles, lift them up by driving through your heels, keeping your back straight and your head up.

  3. 3

    Walk taking short, quick steps, and don't forget to breathe. Move for a given distance, typically 50-100 feet, as fast as possible.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Farmer's Walk set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your forearms volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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