Couldn’t have said it any better brother, so true, it’s a great finisher after a deadlift or squat workout Over time I’ve incorporated them twice a week, one early in post to my squat workout and one after my deadlift workout several days later, great overall dense muscle/ strength builder/ some endurance cardio and so on and so fourth, In other words, nothing but benefits, amazing exercise if done safely with adequate weight to your comfort level with good straight body form only .
You forgot to mention they are the BEST move for forearms. People need to stop doing wrist curls (which can pinch a nerve running through your wrist) and start doing farmers walks for bigger forearms. They are also great for traps. Isometric contraction baby. Cheers !
+Kyo Slovakia Yeah, I don't like Wrist Curls for that exact reason - my wrists sometimes temporarily lock themselves for a brief moment during the curls and then snap, and this sometimes actually hurts a bit. So I switched to Farmer's Walks and Reverse Dumbbell Curls instead.
Im fortunate enough to live on a large rural property, so I have lots of space and varied inclines for this. I then came up with something really simple that i call "the Sisyphus push", put simply i load my wheelbarrow full of rocks and push it up a hill, then control its descent walking back down. It's great for arms, quads, and upper back, and then walking up and down the hill really strengthens your grip. Holding that wheelbarrow while going down a 18-20° incline with a few hundred pounds in it at a controlled pace feels like a full body workout.
It’s been 2 months since i’ve last watched this. And I FEEL stronger, more confident and ABLE in using my body. I have a much stronger grip (But I also did other exercises for that) and I feel great honestly, thank you so much for this video it has helped me tremendously in my own life endeavors ☀️🌺🌸❤️
I love these videos!!! So good for when you're in the gym and just need a quick refresher on form for an exercise but don't want to have to sift through a super long video. Your channel has definitely changed how I approach my workouts and planning, keep it up!!
Haywire09666 Not in a couple of months at least. Hudson said they won't be grooming them for that time (perhaps the entire bulking phase but I'm not sure)
I tried one-gallon coolant bottles (unopened) with a horizontal comfortable handle while wearing slightly padded grip gloves. So about 10 pounds per hand. This worked perfectly for me, as I’m not big & strong and am trying to build strength in my damaged shoulders & upper back. Better to start lighter and manageable than to cause injury. (The bottles are also easier to set down (12” high) and walk with (3-4” wide) so they have a slim profile and won’t bump into legs like the weights would.)
You can do this just standing and just make it a timed exercise. This is a grip exercise so, so long as you have the proper hold and posture you can time yourself from anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. And if that's not enough for you then you may try walking in place or just take a few steps forward and back.
@Laurelindo using a treadmill with very heavy dumbells in both of your hands is pretty dangerous to yourself and anyone near you. It's possible though if you just have it running very slow and have someone else "spotting" you to turn it on or off. I just don't think you want to be on a treadmill when your grip is ready to give out.
Rope climbing is intermediate to advanced, through. Obese people definitely won't be able to do rope climbing. Anyone can do a farmers walk by choosing the right weight.
Farmers walk to me is what deadlifts used to be to me. It’s a fundamental exercise. I get an insane pump and feel a rush of testosterone when I do them. My forearms, traps, and shoulders are bigger and my grip is stronger. I walk the same distance and go up in 5 pound increments when I can hit that distance for 3-4 sets.
Gonna incorporate these into my routine to get my grip strength up for my deads. 405lbs has become easy but my grip is the bottleneck to getting me to 495. Thanks for the quick video!
My office gym is 2 doors down on the same floor and I go over on my ‘smoke breaks’ and do 1 minute farmers walks a couple of times a day and it’s great for stress!
Careful picking up heavy kettlebells off the floor. Make sure you hinge from the waist and keep your back straight, squatting as much as possible. I do this exercise, along with the suitcase carry three time a week. I initially moved up to heavier weights too soon and experienced sciatica in my right leg. I took a break for two weeks and dropped 15 lbs each weight and it has not returned. I’m 73, so carrying 100 lbs in each hand isn’t happening. I carry 50, and right now, that’s enough. I don’t do this for grip. I do it for core stability and focus on tightening my core while walking. As I get more core strength, I’ll gradually move up in weight. Remember, it’s not how much you can pick up. It’s how much it takes to reach your goal.
I don't know any farmers which walk about carrying dumbbells. Most don't walk at all. They sit in luxury tractors with comfy seats, heating and sound systems.
I did this exercise yesterday for the first time. My max bench press is 245 lbs no help on lift. I’m very fit and very athletic muscular tone build but damn this exercise is killing me today. My legs hurt so much… I don’t know why… I can deadlift two plates easily and leg press 14 plates but this exercise hits differently… my lower extremities are burning still and aching… it didn’t help that my dumbtard put on a weighted vest yesterday… If you do this right it’s not for the weak at heart… I’m going to continue adding this exercise to my routine and report back in 6 months…
deadlifting them from the floor helps because you start in a stronger position then pulling the dbs off the rack and having the momentum of the weight pulling you towards the floor to start
I do my farmers walk (carries) with concrete blocks rather than dumbells or kettlebells due to greater difficulty to get and maintain a grip on the concrete blocks.
*_I INCORPORATE THIS EXERCISE WITH FAT GRIPS. AS A RESULT, MY FOREARMS ARE THE SIZE OF HOUSE CATS AND MY HANDSHAKE IS ON PAR WITH THAT OF AN ARMY GENERAL._*
In this video the instructor expertly explains every detail to this exercise. Not all people bare the ability to communicate effectively to train others. I watched this video just seeking to visually see how it is done. At the end of this video I gained a foundation and more in-depth understanding about how to use and master this exercise.
I dont like to slightly contract n elevate my traps when I do these, i like to retract my scapula and just let my shoulders hang as low as possible to stretch tf outta my traps. Works gr8
RawJustice2 agreed. Some months ago I saw a video of some dude talking about how he grew his traps so big. He said he works them with heavy weight and focuses on the stretching. I gave it a try and 3 months later I have seen great results in my traps.
I saw a knee injury occur when farmer walking with heavy weights -on the turn -probably best for most to walk in straight line. Put down, turn around, pick up, and walk back ion straight line.
I like using straps after my grip gives out so I still get to work all other muscles. Also using straps after your grip gives out means you're going beyond failure with your grip which should still result in grip gains.
Impressive! My trainer guides me around the gym - obviously not where there are hoards of people lifting heavy weights, but it certainly adds to the challenge when not walking in a straight line. I was able to walk pretty far last night, graduating to 30lb dumbbells in each hand. Of course when I reached home base I wanted to just drop the damn things!
My weights are free weights Legs Farmer Walk, 9.4kg 2 set EZ Curls, 11.5kg 2 sets 15 reps Good Mornings, 13.1kg 2 sets 15 reps Stiff Dead Leg Lift, 13.4kg 2 sets 15 reps Squats 14.6kg 2 sets 20 reps
@@FatherMighty I would only do them on my pull day . But i don’t think it will be bad to do them everyday if you have enough time . Burn more calories & build more muscle 🤗
Farmers walk! PFT…Stop ordering your groceries online and go shopping 3 times a week and carry your groceries from your car to your house in bags with handles. Now you’ve done your “farmers walk”🤣
Do you have to walk? Wouldn't your arms still benefit if you just held them in place? I ask because I wanna do this at home but there's not much free space to walk around with weights.
This is a fantastic exercise to help prepare for christmas shopping with the wife...
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Nathon Fowlie LMAO 😆 😂🤣😜
Shame on you Let her use a trolley instead!
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Farmers walk is the most underrated workout in the gym that has a high yield.
I see what you did there
@NightUniverse I saw what he did there
Couldn’t have said it any better brother, so true, it’s a great finisher after a deadlift or squat workout
Over time I’ve incorporated them twice a week, one early in post to my squat workout and one after my deadlift workout several days later, great overall dense muscle/ strength builder/ some endurance cardio and so on and so fourth,
In other words, nothing but benefits, amazing exercise if done safely with adequate weight to your comfort level with good straight body form only .
@@alldetected3106 i see what you did there
I myself, seen what he did there also.
I really like these "to the point" how-to exercise tutorials.
Can u do this everyday
farmer walks are a really great functional exercise
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Can u do this everyday?
@@FatherMighty if you have enough rest. Your muscles tend to need the recovery to workout so you need to recover your dooms.
@@dielog2211 thanks for advice
@@FatherMighty I do this everyday at work carrying buckets of concrete lol I'm sure you'll be fine
You forgot to mention they are the BEST move for forearms. People need to stop doing wrist curls (which can pinch a nerve running through your wrist) and start doing farmers walks for bigger forearms. They are also great for traps. Isometric contraction baby. Cheers !
+Kyo Slovakia
Yeah, I don't like Wrist Curls for that exact reason - my wrists sometimes temporarily lock themselves for a brief moment during the curls and then snap, and this sometimes actually hurts a bit.
So I switched to Farmer's Walks and Reverse Dumbbell Curls instead.
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Try theraband bar, and gyroball.
farmers walk really are the best, it's too bad many gyms dont go past 60lbs dumbbells
@@nofood1 mine goes over 100
Im fortunate enough to live on a large rural property, so I have lots of space and varied inclines for this. I then came up with something really simple that i call "the Sisyphus push", put simply i load my wheelbarrow full of rocks and push it up a hill, then control its descent walking back down. It's great for arms, quads, and upper back, and then walking up and down the hill really strengthens your grip. Holding that wheelbarrow while going down a 18-20° incline with a few hundred pounds in it at a controlled pace feels like a full body workout.
Nice
That sounds pretty awesome
One of my favorite exercises. It's nice having to go around people and equipment when the gym is full.
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no idea this exercise had a name
Me and my friends just called it the “grab shit and go”
Without a doubt one of the simplest exercises you can do at the gym;
you can literally summarise it as "pick up some dumbbells and walk around".
It’s been 2 months since i’ve last watched this. And I FEEL stronger, more confident and ABLE in using my body. I have a much stronger grip (But I also did other exercises for that) and I feel great honestly, thank you so much for this video it has helped me tremendously in my own life endeavors ☀️🌺🌸❤️
What other exercises if I may ask?
First day, shit feels gud afterwards.
@@dead5724 yes
I love these videos!!! So good for when you're in the gym and just need a quick refresher on form for an exercise but don't want to have to sift through a super long video. Your channel has definitely changed how I approach my workouts and planning, keep it up!!
When's the beard grooming tutorial?
Haywire09666 Not in a couple of months at least. Hudson said they won't be grooming them for that time (perhaps the entire bulking phase but I'm not sure)
lol
Tests have shown that all beards have some level of fecal matter in them
I tried one-gallon coolant bottles (unopened) with a horizontal comfortable handle while wearing slightly padded grip gloves. So about 10 pounds per hand. This worked perfectly for me, as I’m not big & strong and am trying to build strength in my damaged shoulders & upper back. Better to start lighter and manageable than to cause injury. (The bottles are also easier to set down (12” high) and walk with (3-4” wide) so they have a slim profile and won’t bump into legs like the weights would.)
I've noticed strength increase when I added this exercise into my routine
good excercise but my gym is always too busy. too much traffic, not even a clear lane for walk
You can do this just standing and just make it a timed exercise. This is a grip exercise so, so long as you have the proper hold and posture you can time yourself from anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. And if that's not enough for you then you may try walking in place or just take a few steps forward and back.
@Laurelindo using a treadmill with very heavy dumbells in both of your hands is pretty dangerous to yourself and anyone near you. It's possible though if you just have it running very slow and have someone else "spotting" you to turn it on or off. I just don't think you want to be on a treadmill when your grip is ready to give out.
Laurelindo They dropped you on your head
Laurelindo the correct way to do skull crushers is overhead so yeah it’s not dangerous
Were a suicide vest they will soon move out the way
This is a great exercise for everyday life. I was actually introduced to this when I was in high school wrestling. 🤼♀️💪🏼
Farmers walk also build some muscle endurance as well?
6PackFitX Nick yup
These with thick bar grips are torture for forearms
I love these kind of exercises, because are practical and realistic with a natural situation
Nice can't wait for the Bulking Plan video series
i do that exercise when i buy 2 cases of beer and walk around parking lot drunk looking for my car😂🤪
Straight up sad
Ali lol fr
Don't drink and drive, kids.
@@bovinejonie3745 yeah, drink while you drive, it saves time
😂 best comment I’ve seen on the internet.
Want grip strength? Rope climbing is a great exercise too dudes and girls!!!
Lluc Torreguitart what is this CrossFit? Hell no
I'd totally try to climb a rope if I should afford a gym that had one. Lol
Rope climbing is intermediate to advanced, through. Obese people definitely won't be able to do rope climbing. Anyone can do a farmers walk by choosing the right weight.
@@UndefinedBailiwick As the author of this three year old comment, I swear I have no memory of writing that XD
Lluc Torreguitart 😂 what workouts do you promote now?
I just started farmers walk and it was one of the most painful workouts I’ve tried, it’s great
how many series? and how much weight each hand? and how much do you weight too?
I want to incorporate it.
@@Koraxus Man, just pick two dumbbells, walk till you can't anymore, then, do it again 3 times, it's a good start.
@@Koraxus you’re overthinking it just grab some heavy dumbells
Wow, you're so awesome
@@Koraxusbro, it ain’t rocket science. Just pick it up and go. Once your old weight becomes too easy start grabbing heavier ones, that’s it
Farmers walk to me is what deadlifts used to be to me. It’s a fundamental exercise. I get an insane pump and feel a rush of testosterone when I do them. My forearms, traps, and shoulders are bigger and my grip is stronger. I walk the same distance and go up in 5 pound increments when I can hit that distance for 3-4 sets.
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Gay!
Gonna incorporate these into my routine to get my grip strength up for my deads. 405lbs has become easy but my grip is the bottleneck to getting me to 495. Thanks for the quick video!
Just did this at work with 2 heavy buckets for about 100 feet and I could feel it. 💪
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Ha, absolutely!
One of the best exercises to build you right up!
My office gym is 2 doors down on the same floor and I go over on my ‘smoke breaks’ and do 1 minute farmers walks a couple of times a day and it’s great for stress!
Careful picking up heavy kettlebells off the floor. Make sure you hinge from the waist and keep your back straight, squatting as much as possible.
I do this exercise, along with the suitcase carry three time a week.
I initially moved up to heavier weights too soon and experienced sciatica in my right leg. I took a break for two weeks and dropped 15 lbs each weight and it has not returned.
I’m 73, so carrying 100 lbs in each hand isn’t happening. I carry 50, and right now, that’s enough.
I don’t do this for grip. I do it for core stability and focus on tightening my core while walking.
As I get more core strength, I’ll gradually move up in weight.
Remember, it’s not how much you can pick up. It’s how much it takes to reach your goal.
I recently added this to my workouts and get an amazing pump. I never thought or was taught to do the farmers walk.
Oh wow. So glad I found out about this. I love super simple exercises
I don't know any farmers which walk about carrying dumbbells. Most don't walk at all. They sit in luxury tractors with comfy seats, heating and sound systems.
You don't get it lol
Glad to hear about the upper back muscles.
Mine are burning and I was hoping that didn't mean I did something wrong
It also builds the forearms
Wanna say thanks for the tutorial. Your videos are excellent. You helped me a lot.
I did this exercise yesterday for the first time. My max bench press is 245 lbs no help on lift. I’m very fit and very athletic muscular tone build but damn this exercise is killing me today. My legs hurt so much… I don’t know why… I can deadlift two plates easily and leg press 14 plates but this exercise hits differently… my lower extremities are burning still and aching… it didn’t help that my dumbtard put on a weighted vest yesterday…
If you do this right it’s not for the weak at heart… I’m going to continue adding this exercise to my routine and report back in 6 months…
Started adding this regularly in my workout and boy the core just 🔥
How did I not know this channel existed?! You guys should promote this more
deadlifting them from the floor helps because you start in a stronger position then pulling the dbs off the rack and having the momentum of the weight pulling you towards the floor to start
I do my farmers walk (carries) with concrete blocks rather than dumbells or kettlebells due to greater difficulty to get and maintain a grip on the concrete blocks.
*_I INCORPORATE THIS EXERCISE WITH FAT GRIPS. AS A RESULT, MY FOREARMS ARE THE SIZE OF HOUSE CATS AND MY HANDSHAKE IS ON PAR WITH THAT OF AN ARMY GENERAL._*
i like the walk too. its no joke, real work on a simple movement.
In this video the instructor expertly explains every detail to this exercise. Not all people bare the ability to communicate effectively to train others. I watched this video just seeking to visually see how it is done. At the end of this video I gained a foundation and more in-depth understanding about how to use and master this exercise.
Same here! Love this exercise
Great exercise indeed, but you're a fucking bot
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Straps are perfectly fine to use. Use them If you need them.
I did theese today, i got up to 25 kg on each dumbbell, my forearms were really tense after that
Carry 5 gal paint buckets
Amazing video
Thanks, David Harbour!
it's an overall strength and power builder, especially the forearms and legs
Extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the info Bryce Harper
Brandon, you are one strong dude.
great description. ThankYou
I dont like to slightly contract n elevate my traps when I do these, i like to retract my scapula and just let my shoulders hang as low as possible to stretch tf outta my traps. Works gr8
RawJustice2 yooo same
RawJustice2 agreed. Some months ago I saw a video of some dude talking about how he grew his traps so big. He said he works them with heavy weight and focuses on the stretching. I gave it a try and 3 months later I have seen great results in my traps.
lol I have a feeling it was alphadestiny
I do this also and it's helped me tremendously with my frozen left shoulder issues.
This is actually the normal and correct way of doing it. Your traps will still be contracted, but the contraction will be isometric, not isotonic.
I saw a knee injury occur when farmer walking with heavy weights -on the turn -probably best for most to walk in straight line. Put down, turn around, pick up, and walk back ion straight line.
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I like using straps after my grip gives out so I still get to work all other muscles. Also using straps after your grip gives out means you're going beyond failure with your grip which should still result in grip gains.
For some reason my wife has now been asking me to carry all the groceries to the car. :D
I LOVE this exercise. Taxes every muscle in the body, from toes to fingers. (Except I refer to it as the Farmer's Carry.) Whatevah! ;-)
Man after watch a lot of gym videos i realize my gym aint got shit😂
The dumbbels keep getting stuck with my thighs in between. Wat am i doing wrong????
Impressive! My trainer guides me around the gym - obviously not where there are hoards of people lifting heavy weights, but it certainly adds to the challenge when not walking in a straight line. I was able to walk pretty far last night, graduating to 30lb dumbbells in each hand. Of course when I reached home base I wanted to just drop the damn things!
My weights are free weights
Legs
Farmer Walk, 9.4kg 2 set
EZ Curls, 11.5kg 2 sets 15 reps
Good Mornings, 13.1kg 2 sets 15 reps
Stiff Dead Leg Lift, 13.4kg 2 sets 15 reps
Squats 14.6kg 2 sets 20 reps
I'm a musician. I use straps... I need finger dexterity. If my forearms are toast I can't play... there's many benefits to this beyond grip strength.
ok but grip strength for opening jars with just bare hands?
Ohh, that’s how it’s done, was wondering about it. Thanks for the demonstration!
Awesome beard too!
Bro first time doing this exercise never felt my forearms like this before they are on 🔥did 18 rounds in my room hope to do 19-20 next time
If I saw the gym this empty, I would have a farmer’s walk day.
i feel my shoulders when doing this, is this bad?
Jigzey not bad it works out pretty much your whole body
@@ivanlevy1869 can u do this everyday? I heard from Athen X that u could do this exercise everyday
@@FatherMighty I would only do them on my pull day . But i don’t think it will be bad to do them everyday if you have enough time . Burn more calories & build more muscle 🤗
@@ivanlevy1869 would I have to wait 24 hours to do this again?
I would count 30-40 seconds as a rep. and do 8-10 of those every two days
Is it a one time thing or sets ?
My PT gave me this to do not knowing I'm a steel fabricator and steel erector... my grip was zero issue, PT loaded weight until my back gave out hahah
This guy is gonna make shopping super easy
Rhett been hitting the gym
Farmers walk! PFT…Stop ordering your groceries online and go shopping 3 times a week and carry your groceries from your car to your house in bags with handles. Now you’ve done your “farmers walk”🤣
Dope Video n I'm try this 2morrow 💪💪💪
Do you have to walk? Wouldn't your arms still benefit if you just held them in place? I ask because I wanna do this at home but there's not much free space to walk around with weights.
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what about doing this assimetrically? lets say with 100 and 60 lb
How to choose the load for this exercise? Do we measure the volume in meters, walking time or what? Thx!
Do it till failure
heaviest weight
Shouldn't this exercise improve endurance as well?
It almost seems like cardio to me.
Man, you're strong!
Ive been doing this carrying groceries back from the car for years 😂
this man walks
Pull ups , deadlifts and farmers carry best for strength
Getting ready for grocery shopping
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Thank you for this video.
You need fat grips. Standard dumbbells = too easy.
great tutorial and handsome instructor!
Whats the diffrence between this and just holding the weighths without moving?
Point is to get maximum hypertrophy from the exercise it's not a race
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You can also practice this by going to the store by walking around with two full shopping bags. The sad thing is, you have to stop sometimes.
You can't get them heavy enough for it to matter. I can easly carry on bag with one finger.