Corpus
StrengthBeginner

Farmer's Carry

By The Corpus Atlas Editorial TeamUpdated Last reviewed How we source this

Muscles involved

GripCoreShouldersTrapezius

Equipment

Dumbbells, kettlebells or heavy household items.

Home version

Carry two heavy bags or water jugs for time or distance.

Benefits

  • Builds grip and core strength simultaneously
  • Reinforces posture under load
  • Highly transferable to daily carrying tasks

Common mistakes

  • Letting shoulders round forward
  • Walking too fast and losing control