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Illustration of the Dumbbell Farmer's Carry: Grip fails first - that is the point. Squeeze the handles and breathe.
compound · Carry

Dumbbell Farmer's Carry

Dumbbell Farmer's Carry is a compound carry movement for forearms, using Dumbbells. It also works traps and core. 3 sets of 30-40m, 2 min rest.

Primary muscle
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 30-40m
Rest
90s
Force
static

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    A heavy bell in each hand at the sides, chest up.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Grip fails first - that is the point. Squeeze the handles and breathe.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 30-40m, resting about 2 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Forearms does most of the work. Traps and core take the rest.