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farmers walk

farmers walk exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: dumbbell.

farmers walk exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
calves
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

calves, forearms, core

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.
  2. Keep your back straight and your shoulders back.
  3. Take small, controlled steps forward, maintaining an upright posture.
  4. Continue walking for the desired distance or time.
  5. To finish, stop walking and carefully lower the dumbbells to your sides.