Quadriceps
Yoke Walk


A strongman event carrying a heavy yoke across your upper back over a short distance.
Primary musclesQuadriceps
Energy burned
≈ 46 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.9 kcal/min
Estimate range 34–57 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked39 %
Effort during a set14.4 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
- 1Step under the yoke and position it across your upper back.
- 2Brace your core and tighten your grip on the supports.
How to perform
- 1Drive through your legs to lift the yoke off the supports.
- 2Take quick, short steps with a tight core.
- 3Walk the set distance, keeping your torso upright.
- 4Lower the yoke to the ground in a controlled manner.















