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. 1

    Stand tall with one dumbbell in each hand.

  2. 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.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

DumbbellKettlebellBarbell

MUSCLES

Primary

ForearmsTrapezius

Secondary

Abs / CoreGlutesQuadriceps
Farmer's Carry — 300WOD Exercise Library