Only a few things to add here. Be mindful of your stride length and how much you're leaning to one side with the suitcase carry. Longer strides opens you up to greater instability and potential injury. Shortening the stride, and using a smooth, rolling gait (heel to toe) will not only improve your balance, but you're protecting yourself from hip and lower back injuries. It doesn't matter that much at lighter weights, but once you start getting heavier, 2x32 or higher, or with heavy suit case carries, those details matter a lot more. This translates to all loaded carries as well. Loaded carries, of all kinds, should be in almost everybody's toolbox. I do a one-handed variation on the "farmer's life" myself, at least once a week.
Our boy Chandler Marchman is a master at incorporating these carry variations at the end of the workouts he posts. Lotta love to him for getting me on these and to you too for highlighting them here 👍
Thanks, great exercises. And to take it to the next level I use to add some "silly walk". Walking slowly, lifting one leg in the air for 3 sec, and then the other.
I added the Farmer's Life into my workouts a few weeks ago (on Gregory's recommendation of course 🙂) and I can definitely notice an improvement in my posture already. Thanks guys!!
Just got some new 45lb adjustable kbs. Farmer carried them, by the straps while still boxed up, from the office to my car in the outskirts of the parking lot. Totally hit my traps, still feeling it days later. Reminded me just how important carries are.
My work out this morning would make Gregory happy I believe 10x10 emom swings 24kg bell After every 5th set of swings throw in a set of 8 presses Suitcase carry that same bell 100 yards per arm Took 14 minutes in total and worked just about every muscle in the body.
Started with kettlebells (with great improvement) a few months ago and have found your videos to be the most progressive, informative and safe. My only request is that you make better use of the giant mirror behind you. The way that you demonstrate male and female as well as front on and side on is great but you could double those points of view with more attention to camera angle. Just a thought xox
brilliant... quick question tho - i have various kettlebells (only 1 of a single weight..), would it be beneficial to do a farmers with 2 different weights (i.e. 28kg / 32kg / 36kg) and swap them over periodically , or just do a suitcase walk with one of them instead?
You could easily load different sides with different weights just make sure you do the work evenly. So if you do 16 in left and 24 in right make sure you do the same distance with 24 left and 16 right. Doing this will actually really help you identify any weakness from side to side.
You can also mix the weighted carry variations. For example, waiter walk in one hand and suit case carry in the other. The more variety you build the more you'll activate your muscles. This is how you get "farm boy" strong.
Never tried that last one. I have done the farmers walk and suitcase walk, even held the kettle bell's up in hard style kettle bell position and walked.
Great video > I believe you should build up a great swing before you start this workout > the kettle bell swing works the posterior chain ⛓️ you best get this strong 💪 first
I have a question ? I walk backwards 15 minutes, 3 Times a week . It’s very good for the knees and all the muscles . Have you ever tried doing the KB walks going backwards ?
Only have the one bell so far. Can I not just do a suitcase life hybrid? Loving your channel, BTW. I'm becoming obsessed with these hunks of iron. Thanks!
Farmer’s Carries are a staple in every workout of mine, definitely have a ton of benefits. I consider the single sided carry to be more challenging because you have to stabilize your core from lateral movement and it just drains you, challenging the shit out of you and especially those obliques and spinal erectors
thoughts on a one handed famers walk? fires all your core muscles for stability. then once you're done, pick it up with the other side and going again.
Awesome demonstration! Thanks for posting. Do you have an alternative grip so that it does not hurt the elbows? I have issues with tennis elbow and just carrying in groceries like the farmers walk can set them off. Thanks.
I dealt with tennis elbow too when doing pull ups. If this triggers your tendonitis you might need to make sure you are engaging your traps, shoulders and lats and not trying to use just your biceps to provide the power.
This is why i walk at times to the grocery store, and bring back two bags worth of stuff. Good video, but Im not wasting my time at the gym doing something i can actually do for something real in my life. Edit, at some times actually do that with one bag as well. And always accidentally fill it up with more stuff than i should, but eh: we need to get home so there's no quitting option.
Only a few things to add here. Be mindful of your stride length and how much you're leaning to one side with the suitcase carry.
Longer strides opens you up to greater instability and potential injury. Shortening the stride, and using a smooth, rolling gait (heel to toe) will not only improve your balance, but you're protecting yourself from hip and lower back injuries. It doesn't matter that much at lighter weights, but once you start getting heavier, 2x32 or higher, or with heavy suit case carries, those details matter a lot more. This translates to all loaded carries as well.
Loaded carries, of all kinds, should be in almost everybody's toolbox. I do a one-handed variation on the "farmer's life" myself, at least once a week.
Our boy Chandler Marchman is a master at incorporating these carry variations at the end of the workouts he posts. Lotta love to him for getting me on these and to you too for highlighting them here 👍
Thinking the same.
Damn right he is
Perfect Enghish. ...
Perfect demostration ...
You are top 👑
I did suit case walk with my client last week for me to a perfect warm up exercise before getting into any major KB workout.
This stuff is gold. People need to be reminded to do this, and then you see the potential of where it can go.
Thanks, great exercises. And to take it to the next level I use to add some "silly walk". Walking slowly, lifting one leg in the air for 3 sec, and then the other.
this video is bomb! Thank you!
The rotation press would be interesting for the next video.
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I got tennis elbow and so started waiter carrys. Love em. Feels great for posture. Zercher carrys good too.
Good stuff!
I added the Farmer's Life into my workouts a few weeks ago (on Gregory's recommendation of course 🙂) and I can definitely notice an improvement in my posture already. Thanks guys!!
Thanks for sharing! Great to hear it's giving you value! - Gregory
Just started adding suitcase walk to my complex to REALLY fire the Obliques. Great video!
Have fun!
I enjoy these KETTLEBELL videos!
Glad you like them!
Single-bell farmer's life has been my go-to finisher before cool down.
Mine too! Love them! - Gregory
Great info Lebe.
Just got some new 45lb adjustable kbs. Farmer carried them, by the straps while still boxed up, from the office to my car in the outskirts of the parking lot.
Totally hit my traps, still feeling it days later. Reminded me just how important carries are.
Amen!
My work out this morning would make Gregory happy I believe
10x10 emom swings 24kg bell
After every 5th set of swings throw in a set of 8 presses
Suitcase carry that same bell 100 yards per arm
Took 14 minutes in total and worked just about every muscle in the body.
Excellent.
Started with kettlebells (with great improvement) a few months ago and have found your videos to be the most progressive, informative and safe. My only request is that you make better use of the giant mirror behind you. The way that you demonstrate male and female as well as front on and side on is great but you could double those points of view with more attention to camera angle. Just a thought xox
Farmer walks are part of all my workouts.
1 to 3 2mn rounds with a pair of 20kg.
I literally do one of these variations or a variation of a rack walk or goblet walk at the end of every workout.
brilliant...
quick question tho - i have various kettlebells (only 1 of a single weight..), would it be beneficial to do a farmers with 2 different weights (i.e. 28kg / 32kg / 36kg) and swap them over periodically , or just do a suitcase walk with one of them instead?
You could easily load different sides with different weights just make sure you do the work evenly.
So if you do 16 in left and 24 in right make sure you do the same distance with 24 left and 16 right. Doing this will actually really help you identify any weakness from side to side.
You can also mix the weighted carry variations. For example, waiter walk in one hand and suit case carry in the other. The more variety you build the more you'll activate your muscles. This is how you get "farm boy" strong.
I do the same in outdoor around my appartment with two 20kg, sometimes 24 kg thats enoth for me.
Never tried that last one. I have done the farmers walk and suitcase walk, even held the kettle bell's up in hard style kettle bell position and walked.
I do the farmers carry walking home from the foodshop everyweek for about half a mile. Rather useful practical strength.
Great video > I believe you should build up a great swing before you start this workout > the kettle bell swing works the posterior chain ⛓️ you best get this strong 💪 first
I love putting a walk at the end on my circuit. I do a waiters/farmers walk at the end. 50 feet per hand.
I have a question ?
I walk backwards 15 minutes, 3 Times a week . It’s very good for the knees and all the muscles .
Have you ever tried doing the KB walks going backwards ?
Too dangerous
Only have the one bell so far. Can I not just do a suitcase life hybrid? Loving your channel, BTW. I'm becoming obsessed with these hunks of iron. Thanks!
Yes you can! Thanks for the love! - Gregory
Farmer’s Carries are a staple in every workout of mine, definitely have a ton of benefits. I consider the single sided carry to be more challenging because you have to stabilize your core from lateral movement and it just drains you, challenging the shit out of you and especially those obliques and spinal erectors
thoughts on a one handed famers walk? fires all your core muscles for stability. then once you're done, pick it up with the other side and going again.
ha suitcase! lets go my favourite
I used to do farmers walk down at the beach just to work my core more
Awesome demonstration! Thanks for posting. Do you have an alternative grip so that it does not hurt the elbows? I have issues with tennis elbow and just carrying in groceries like the farmers walk can set them off. Thanks.
I dealt with tennis elbow too when doing pull ups. If this triggers your tendonitis you might need to make sure you are engaging your traps, shoulders and lats and not trying to use just your biceps to provide the power.
I got tennis elbow from using a crush grip instead of a hook grip during cleans. Let it heal. Don’t lift with it and it’ll be better in a few weeks.
I do so many farmer walks throughout my apartment
I went extra hard, put in an extra session, and bought some heavier weights. I have a kettlebell hangover today.
This is why i walk at times to the grocery store, and bring back two bags worth of stuff. Good video, but Im not wasting my time at the gym doing something i can actually do for something real in my life. Edit, at some times actually do that with one bag as well. And always accidentally fill it up with more stuff than i should, but eh: we need to get home so there's no quitting option.
I wonder how heavy his bells are? I use 2. 35 pound bells and will probably go to 53 pounds
Always deepens on the exercise. - Gregory
I usually do a few rounds of waiter carry single and double at the end. What you call the farmers life.
Awesome!
Tip: take a fat-grip or two when you go shopping. Attach to the bags, walk home
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I start my workout with a 20min unilateral walk to the park. If you make it necessary you can't avoid it.
Amen! I do something similar in the summer! - Gregory
@@lebe-stark I started doing it this January, can't wait for it to warm up 🥶
Can you use 2 different sizes and alternate on the Farmer's walk. Like say a 16kg and 20kg then switch arms on the walk back?
Great idea! - Gregory