Farmers Walk
Learn how to do the Farmers Walk with proper form, setup, and execution.
This dumbbell movement primarily targets full body.
How to Perform Farmers Walk
- 1
Grab a heavy dumbbell in each hand and stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Let your arms hang straight at your sides.
- 3
Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.
- 4
Walk forward at a steady pace for the desired distance or time, breathing steadily throughout.
- 5
Keep your chest up and avoid leaning to either side.
- 6
Set the dumbbells down with control when finished.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.