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Implements for farmers walks
Posted on 1/6/19 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 1/6/19 at 5:34 pm
I have been using tow straps but they are not ideal. What do y'all use? Is there any reason a trap bar wouldn't suffice instead of the purpose built handles?
Posted on 1/6/19 at 5:38 pm to Jim Rockford
You could use a trap bar.
I was always a big fan of suitecase deadlifts.
Other options are suitcase carries, offset farmers walks or single arm overhead DB walks.
I was always a big fan of suitecase deadlifts.
Other options are suitcase carries, offset farmers walks or single arm overhead DB walks.
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 1/6/19 at 5:52 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
quote:I also like using a kettlebell and if you’re feeling really crazy, going inverted grip and even doing a tandem walk like you’re trying to pass a sobriety test.
single arm overhead DB walks
Otherwise if you’re just going for weight then nothing wrong with using a trap bar. I don’t know what your space is like but you can even throw in some deadlifts every 10 feet or so if you really wanna kill yourself
Posted on 1/6/19 at 6:00 pm to Jim Rockford
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That's what I use.
A trap bar will work just fine. If you want to do trap bar deads, it is probably easier than handles and will work just fine for farmers.
Current favorite is to walk with shoulders shrugged, so they're constantlu contracted. Great trap workout.
That's what I use.
A trap bar will work just fine. If you want to do trap bar deads, it is probably easier than handles and will work just fine for farmers.
Current favorite is to walk with shoulders shrugged, so they're constantlu contracted. Great trap workout.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:31 pm to Jim Rockford
I made some from landscaping timbers. Here’s a link for the post I made about it on Reddit.
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Posted on 1/6/19 at 10:14 pm to Jim Rockford
Kettlebell with a thick handle. Just depends on your hand size & strength
70 or 100 LBs for 200 or 400m distances
70 or 100 LBs for 200 or 400m distances
Posted on 1/8/19 at 10:45 am to Lester Earl
Kettlebells work amazing for grip training.
Also, I've used sandbags.
Also, I've used sandbags.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 10:54 am to Lester Earl
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Kettlebell with a thick handle. Just depends on your hand size & strength
The upside/downside of thicker handles in farmers walks is:
Upside: fantastic for grip.
Downside: thinner handles let you stress your core, back and traps more bc grip isn't a limiting factor.
As an alternative, I've thrown fat gripz on my implements and that will get your grip good.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 4:47 pm to Rep520
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Downside: thinner handles let you stress your core, back and traps more bc grip isn't a limiting factor.
idk, i feel it pretty good all over. Heavy is relative, but something you could go a full 200m without dropping but wanting to drop it by the 150m is ideal.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 5:51 pm to Lester Earl
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idk, i feel it pretty good all over. Heavy is relative, but something you could go a full 200m without dropping but wanting to drop it by the 150m is ideal.
Farmers are a great exercise. You'll get a ton from them.
I just meant that grip is your limiting factor, especially with fat handles. If you want maximal stress on traps, back and core, grip going first keeps you from maximally stressing traps, back and core.
Regardless, farmers walks are incredible. I remember listing them on here as the one exercise I'd do if I could only do one. Skinny or fat, you'll get a lot from them.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 7:28 pm to Jim Rockford
I do them with heavy kettle bells
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