Farmer's walk with 45lb

Farmers walks are awesome! I like them at the end of a chest/back day. Blows me right up.
 
Magdalena said:
Would I benefit from them ? U know my goals n current training plan.... I'm just curious Piston Honda
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I think they're great for balance, cardio, grip strength, endurance...many benefits besides just aesthetic.

Mags, I think if you did them after an upper body workout you'd really see that "Cobra back" once your lats and shoulders get a few reps in. One thing I notice with them is to watch your thumb grip; don't make a fist, keep the palm uncovered.
 
Piston Honda said:
I think they're great for balance, cardio, grip strength, endurance...many benefits besides just aesthetic. Mags, I think if you did them after an upper body workout you'd really see that "Cobra back" once your lats and shoulders get a few reps in. One thing I notice with them is to watch your thumb grip; don't make a fist, keep the palm uncovered.
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U mean they classify as cardio too? Nice!
Well that sounds like my kind of cardio then...
Aaand u know I will do anything for a bigger back lol...
I'm gonna throw em in on Tuesday post back n chest training...
I won't do the full grip...
Ooh, I'm pumped! I've never done those before...
Always nice to have something new to look forward to...
Is it Tuesday yet? Ha ha....
Thank u my friend!!!
:)
 
Magdalena said:
U mean they classify as cardio too? Nice! Well that sounds like my kind of cardio then... Aaand u know I will do anything for a bigger back lol... I'm gonna throw em in on Tuesday post back n chest training... I won't do the full grip... Ooh, I'm pumped! I've never done those before... Always nice to have something new to look forward to... Is it Tuesday yet? Ha ha.... Thank u my friend!!! :)
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Well, it's hard to breathe when your chest and arms are on fire as you're walking!
 
OP whats the overall goal?
 
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Farmers walk's will give you a nasty set of traps, phenomenal for core work, and an overall great posterior chain development exercise. Keep your abs tight, chest up and use heavy ass weight.
 
Maria said:
What do you girls think of this unconventional exercise for core strength and legs ?
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Core strength, absolutely. Just make sure to keep good posture and upright as you walk and you'll feel these bad boys from your neck to your waist.

Legs, not so much. Your arms will be tired long before you legs will. If you wanna work legs just do dumbbell lunges. Same amount of upper body work as the farmer walk but the lunge will CRUSH your legs.
 
I like them. My gym doesn't have farmer walk handles, so I grab two 45 plates, one in each hand, and walk back and forth in an open aerobic room until my grip starts to fail. Great to use at the end of a workout.
 
gokix811 said:
I like them. My gym doesn't have farmer walk handles, so I grab two 45 plates, one in each hand, and walk back and forth in an open aerobic room until my grip starts to fail. Great to use at the end of a workout.
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FtaGripz on Dbs gets me for grip work everytime
 
gokix811 said:
I like them. My gym doesn't have farmer walk handles, so I grab two 45 plates, one in each hand, and walk back and forth in an open aerobic room until my grip starts to fail. Great to use at the end of a workout.
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I do the exact same thing . Only do it once in a while though , don't want to gain on my traps
 
Magdalena said:
What r ur goals? If u don't mind sharing.. I am a figure competitor.. N yes, I checked with my coach n no farmer walks for this girl, lol... ( sad panda).....
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Well I went back to the gym a year ago , trying to get back in shape , after years of being inactive (mother or a 2 year old at that time ) . My goal was to lose body fat and gain more muscle mass all over : get fit as some would say . Now , a year later I am where I wanted to be : fit , shredded a lot of body fat , strong , comfortable being naked again . I'm not competing , I'm not doing anything professional just trying to keep a tight body with no diet :)
 
Maria said:
Well I went back to the gym a year ago , trying to get back in shape , after years of being inactive (mother or a 2 year old at that time ) . My goal was to lose body fat and gain more muscle mass all over : get fit as some would say . Now , a year later I am where I wanted to be : fit , shredded a lot of body fat , strong , comfortable being naked again . I'm not competing , I'm not doing anything professional just trying to keep a tight body with no diet :)
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That is fantastic girl! U look amazing!
Keep doing what ur doing...
:)
 
What are you guys using for weight? I see gokix uses 45 plates until failure... How long do I want to be able to carry the load?
 
RegisterJr said:
What are you guys using for weight? I see gokix uses 45 plates until failure... How long do I want to be able to carry the load?
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Depends what your goal is. For a more cardio type workout, lighter and for longer or heavier and shorter rests.

For pure grip strength, as heavy as possible for as long as possible.

For a nice mix, go fairly heavy but something you can hold for at least 30-60sec
 
booneman77 said:
Depends what your goal is. For a more cardio type workout, lighter and for longer or heavier and shorter rests.

For pure grip strength, as heavy as possible for as long as possible.

For a nice mix, go fairly heavy but something you can hold for at least 30-60sec
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Grip strength, although everything I do busts a sweat. Thanks.
 
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