Carrycompound
FARMER'S CARRY
Walk with heavy loads in each hand. Develops grip strength, core stability, and total body conditioning.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Stand tall with one dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
Take controlled steps and keep the torso upright.
THE STANDARD
Carry two dumbbells. Each step counts as one rep; 50 steps total. Enter the combined weight of both dumbbells.
COACHING CUES
Stand tall with one dumbbell in each hand.Take controlled steps and keep the torso upright.
COMMON MISTAKES
Leaning to one side — maintain symmetry.
Shoulders rounding forward — keep them back.
Short choppy steps — walk with purpose.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Reduce the load.
Reduce the distance.
Suitcase carry (one hand) to address asymmetries.
300WOD APPLICATION
The farmer's carry appears at Hoplite Standard and above as a conditioning and grip strength movement.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan
EQUIPMENT
DumbbellKettlebellBarbell
MUSCLES
Primary
ForearmsTrapezius
Secondary
Abs / CoreGlutesQuadriceps