farmer's walk

Definition

A loaded carry exercise where you grip heavy weights in each hand and walk a specified distance, mimicking a farmer hauling buckets—except farmers probably weren't trying to impress anyone at the local strongman competition. Develops grip strength, core stability, and farmer's tan envy.

Example Usage

My forearms are still burning from those farmer's walks with the 100-pound dumbbells yesterday.

Origin

Named for the agricultural practice of carrying heavy loads, formalized in strongman competitions in the late 20th century.

Fun Fact

World-class strongmen can farmer's walk with over 400 pounds in each hand for 50+ meters.

Source: Strongman and functional fitness terminology

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