Farmer's Carry
About this move
Farmer's Carry is a beginner-friendly full body exercise performed with a dumbbell. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.9/5 rating and over 35,993 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Farmer's Carry work?
The Farmer's Carry primarily trains the full body, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Farmer's Carry?
The Farmer's Carry uses a dumbbell. You can usually scale the load or swap in a similar tool as needed.
Is the Farmer's Carry suitable for beginners?
The Farmer's Carry is rated Beginner. It is a great starting point — focus on form and a comfortable range of motion.
Why is the Farmer's Carry in the Top 1000?
With a 4.9/5 rating and 35,993 saves, the Farmer's Carry ranks among the most trusted and effective full body exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Farmer's Carry
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