Conquer Your Slouchy Posture and Get a 15-minute Workout with the Farmer’s Walk

Streamlining this move 2X per week spawns gangsta-like power

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What is a hurricane for the body, yet simple for the brain?

A perfect recipe.

It’s the Farmer’s Walk. Here’s the how and why of performing this power tower move when you’re short on time and patience.

As a functional training specialist, I’m all over this like hot lava whether you’re a gym rookie or an addict.

The Farmer’s Walk (aka Farmer’s Carry) is a full-body engagement mecca. Proper technique is the whole enchilada in this brilliant move that can be practiced anywhere — your hallway, your gym, or your driveway. Best of all, anyone can do it.(Demo image below.)

You’ll find it’s a game changer for your body’s function, capacity, and endurance.

Now, don’t panic! All you do is walk.

Well, almost all…

What muscles does the farmer’s walk work?

The farmer’s walk is a masterful sweep in body functionality. This exercise strengthens and conditions the upper and mid-back (trapezius*), the core, glutes, hips…