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Exercise lesson

Farmer carry

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Lesson 08 · Expert

Farmer carry

Build trunk stiffness and gait control while carrying load with a calm, tall posture.

Form cues

  • Stand tall with weights close to your sides.
  • Walk with quiet, even steps.
  • Keep ribs stacked over the pelvis.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning away from the load.
  • Shrugging hard into the ears.
  • Taking rushed, uneven steps.

Expert adjustment

Scaling: reduce load, distance, or carry one implement suitcase-style. Progression: add distance or load only while posture stays steady.

Captions included with approved video
Transcript preview

A full time-coded transcript will publish with the approved demonstration video. Until then, use the written form cues and adjustment above.

Voiceover cues
  1. Pick up the weights with a strong brace and stand tall.
  2. Walk slowly enough to keep your steps quiet and even.
  3. Keep your ribs stacked and shoulders long until you set the load down.
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