Arms·Other·Compound

Farmer's Walk

Forearms · Other

Intermediate

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Other

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound

The Farmer's Walk is an intermediate other exercise that primarily targets the Forearms.

Muscles Worked

Forearms primaryCore secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondaryQuads secondaryTraps secondary

How to Do the Farmer's Walk

  1. 1There 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. 2After gripping the handles, lift them up by driving through your heels, keeping your back straight and your head up.
  3. 3Walk taking short, quick steps, and don't forget to breathe. Move for a given distance, typically 50-100 feet, as fast as possible.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.