Forearms
Farmer's Walk


A loaded carry where you walk with a heavy weight in each hand, building grip, trunk and overall stability.
Primary musclesForearms
Energy burned
≈ 39 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 6.9 kcal/min
Estimate range 30–49 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked28 %
Effort during a set12.6 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Place a heavy implement at each side, such as farmer handles or dumbbells.
- 2Hinge down with a flat back and grip both handles firmly.
- 3Stand up with the weights, shoulders back and down, chest tall.
How to perform
- 1Walk forward with short, quick, controlled steps.
- 2Keep the weights at your sides without letting them swing.
- 3Stay tall and avoid leaning to either side.
- 4Walk for the planned distance, then lower the weights carefully to the floor.

