Farmer's Walk on Toes
Muscle Groups: Forearm, Calves
Farmer's Walk 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 Walk on Toes with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
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Rise onto your toes, keeping your heels off the ground, and engage your core for balance.
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Walk forward in a straight line, taking small steps while maintaining your balance on your toes.
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Continue walking for a set distance or time, then carefully lower your heels back to the ground to finish.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Farmer's Walk on Toes safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your shoulders back and chest up to maintain good posture throughout the exercise.
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Avoid leaning too far forward or backward to prevent losing balance and falling.
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Start with lighter weights to ensure proper form before adding more weight.
Secondary Muscles
While Farmer's Walk 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 Walk 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 Walk 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.
