Farmer's Carry on Toes
Muscle Groups: Forearm, Calves
Farmer's Carry on Toes focuses on Forearm, Calves, with Hamstrings, Quads, Lower Back, Traps, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Farmer's Carry on Toes with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
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Lift your heels off the ground, balancing on your toes while keeping your core tight and shoulders back.
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Walk forward slowly, maintaining an upright posture and avoiding leaning backward or forward.
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After walking for a set distance or time, stop and safely place the weights back on the ground.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Farmer's Carry on Toes safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears to prevent neck strain.
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Engage your core to help stabilize your body and avoid swaying.
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Avoid locking your knees; keep a slight bend to maintain balance and prevent injury.
Secondary Muscles
While Farmer's Carry on Toes primarily targets Forearm, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Quads, Lower Back, Traps, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Farmer's Carry on Toes, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Farmer's Carry on Toes, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
