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Farmer Carry with Tripod
Walking while carrying weights with focus on maintaining the foot tripod. Functional loaded walking that challenges foot stability.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
dumbbells, kettlebells
Home Options
- dumbbells
- kettlebell
No equipment? Try: grocery bags, water jugs, backpack
Dosage
4
Sets
45 sec
Reps / Time
60 sec
Rest
30-60 sec walks
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Hold a dumbbell, kettlebell, or heavy bag in each hand
- Stand tall with shoulders back
- Engage your foot tripod before walking
Step 1 of 5
Start walking with controlled steps
Step 2 of 5
Focus on maintaining your foot tripod with each step
Step 3 of 5
Keep your arch engaged - don't let it collapse
Step 4 of 5
Walk for 30-60 seconds or a set distance
Step 5 of 5
Rest and repeat
Breathing
- Breathe steadily throughout
Form Cues
- Every step is a tripod check
- Don't let the weight pull you over
- Keep shoulders down and back
- Feel your feet working
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting about feet and just walking
- Arch collapsing under load
- Leaning to one side
- Moving too fast
Safety Information
Start light. Excellent for functional foot strength.
Progressions
Heavier weight, longer duration, single-arm carry
Regressions
Lighter weight, shorter duration
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