Farmer’s walk

The farmer’s walk is an absolute staple move in our workout routines. Why? Because it’s super-simple and easy to nail, yet so effective. If you struggle with keeping perfect form when doing squats, deadlifts and the like, you’ll love this move – if you can walk, you can do a farmer’s walk.

The farmer’s walk is suitable for any level, and is adjusted simply by adding weight. The only rules are that you keep good posture throughout – no hunching or waddling! – and move as quickly as possible from beginning to end. And the rewards? Not only does this move get you super strong – especially in the legs – but it’s also great for cardio. It’s a great whole-body, heart-pumping move.

We like to add this move on to the end of a workout to make sure we’ve really worked to our max, performing repeated sets until failure. Try around 50-100m per set, using the heaviest weights you can manage, resting for a minute between each set.

We Heart living – workouts for women – Farmer’s walk

Instructions
Hold a kettlebell of the same weight in each hand.
Keeping arms extended, walk as fast as you can for the entire distance.
Rest and repeat.

Top tips:
Kettlebells are best, but you can use weight plates or dumbbells, too
Keep your back straight throughout
Use chalk if your grip doesn’t allow you to hold weights heavy enough to challenge you