Dumbbell Lateral Walk
A lower-body and core stability exercise where you step sideways while holding dumbbells, increasing resistance to the hips and legs while improving balance, coordination, and lateral strength.
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Farmers Walk
Farmers Walk a full body workout that primarily targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, erectors, upper back, traps, lats, abs, biceps, triceps, forearms, and hand muscles. It is also a great workout to improve cardiovascular health and endurance and increase muscle strength and power.
Instructions
- Grab the heaviest dumbbells that you can carry you and walk as fast as you can without letting the dumbbells touch your sides.
- Stand with your chest out and walk forward for the recommended distance. Try to use dumbbells that together represent 70% of your body weight.
Tips
- Avoid leaning forward at the hip. Stand tall and chin parallel to the ground.
- Keep your shoulders pulled back and down throughout the entire exercise. Avoid letting your shou
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