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Farmer's walk: how to do it

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Dumbbells at your sides, arms straight

  1. Starting position

    Stand hip-width apart with a dumbbell in each hand, arms straight by your sides and palms facing inward.

  2. The movement

    Walk forward with short, even steps, stay upright and stop with control before setting the dumbbells down.

Most common mistake

Don't lean or let the dumbbells swing, keep your shoulders level and the dumbbells close to your sides.

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