How to Perform the Farmer’s Carry

The Farmer's Carry is a great functional core and full body strengthening exercise. In this video Dr. Carl Baird DC, MS explains how to perform the Farmer's Carry for less joint pain and increased strength.
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  • @viktor821
    @viktor821 Жыл бұрын

    Might be the most underrated exercise

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @Chisana_Tanuki

    @Chisana_Tanuki

    Жыл бұрын

    And it works out almost all muscles too

  • @Pianodaddyy

    @Pianodaddyy

    Жыл бұрын

    Easily

  • @ELghaz

    @ELghaz

    Жыл бұрын

    Mario rios loves this exercise

  • @AlejandroHurtado-bl8vs

    @AlejandroHurtado-bl8vs

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree never tried them kinda wanna try it

  • @trunksk6312
    @trunksk6312 Жыл бұрын

    This is how you train for carrying the groceries 💀

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    Carry them all in one trip 💪🏻

  • @ChalrieD

    @ChalrieD

    2 ай бұрын

    And still be carrying them all into your 90s

  • @GroillaMan
    @GroillaMan5 ай бұрын

    This is an insane workout, if you don’t feel like hitting a specific muscle group and want to hit pretty much your whole body this is a top tier workout.

  • @MCM214

    @MCM214

    3 ай бұрын

    Between this and planks can get a good workout

  • @MCM214

    @MCM214

    3 ай бұрын

    Between this and planks can get a good workout

  • @malakatown4801

    @malakatown4801

    2 ай бұрын

    Between this and planks can get a good workout

  • @LLC3

    @LLC3

    2 ай бұрын

    I do the farmer’s walk every day and I feel great!

  • @DonjeyPangus

    @DonjeyPangus

    2 ай бұрын

    Between this and planks can get a good workout

  • @CinnamonFudge2229
    @CinnamonFudge22299 ай бұрын

    Easily one of the best exercises out there that is underrated. Simple but super effective.

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree 100%!

  • @eddysgaming9868

    @eddysgaming9868

    6 ай бұрын

    It may be because the idea is so simple. The effects of aging now have me looking for simple exercises to maintain strength and function and the farmers carry is one of them.

  • @alonsoramirez3852
    @alonsoramirez3852 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! These really worked

  • @dagmont4605
    @dagmont46052 ай бұрын

    Great video. Well explained. No stupid intro or unnecessary talking. Going to try these next week!

  • @jimmanuel9512
    @jimmanuel951210 ай бұрын

    Good succinct lesson. Thanks.

  • @TheKarlMarx
    @TheKarlMarxАй бұрын

    Keeping it short and simple while also relating all the needed info, great video

  • @jbraunger
    @jbraunger4 ай бұрын

    1- pick up heavy item 2- walk

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    4 ай бұрын

    This is exactly what I tell my patients 😆

  • @superseiyan

    @superseiyan

    3 ай бұрын

    @@DrCarlBaird how long should you do it during the workout? What counts as a 'rep' or how long to walk for each 'set'?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    3 ай бұрын

    @@superseiyan depends on your goals. I have my clients find a weight they can do for 1 minute.

  • @vishalishahin8085

    @vishalishahin8085

    3 ай бұрын

    For how long?

  • @yungsteezy4500
    @yungsteezy45002 ай бұрын

    My friend pointed out that I was too relaxed when I did this exercise. I had to make sure he was right

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha…you’re friend was right 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @vividchilling2492
    @vividchilling2492 Жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @Taudro
    @Taudro5 ай бұрын

    I started out with two 20 litre Jerry cans filled with water, every two weeks I tied two more 4 litre milk jugs filled with water to them. I've run out of room to tie any more haha hell of a workout.

  • @kefkapalazzo1
    @kefkapalazzo13 ай бұрын

    lol I just got back in the gym started with 2 50s. Walk around for a minute. But the 3rd set I’m screaming at my left pinky to stay up halfway through and my forearms feel huge for a few minutes haha. I felt I was forgetting to keep my shoulders back though thanks for the vid

  • @humanadam9773
    @humanadam9773 Жыл бұрын

    This exercise restored my manhood

  • @cashscholar

    @cashscholar

    10 ай бұрын

    This exercise restored my marriage

  • @Kube_Dog

    @Kube_Dog

    10 ай бұрын

    This exercise restored my 67 Mustang.

  • @taariqq

    @taariqq

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Kube_Doglol

  • @JonathanCodes-ol1cm

    @JonathanCodes-ol1cm

    9 ай бұрын

    This exercise restored my life 🥹

  • @imusingmymomsandroid2375

    @imusingmymomsandroid2375

    7 ай бұрын

    This exercise restored my mental health

  • @sunrisewolfy
    @sunrisewolfy Жыл бұрын

    This has transformed my shoulder and neck pain.

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    Love to hear it!

  • @Kube_Dog

    @Kube_Dog

    10 ай бұрын

    Do you mean it made it better, I assume? Or do you mean it changed or migrated?

  • @jimnagel5611

    @jimnagel5611

    4 ай бұрын

    YEAH ME TOO -- I NEVER WENT OVER 15 POUNDS THOUGH -- BUT I'VE FOUND FOR ME IT IS EASILY CONTROLLABLE -- DO CURLS INTO OVERHEAD PRESS --- GOOD RESULTS FOR STAMINA & ENDURANCE -- TOTALLY SATISFIED WITH THE STRENGTH LEVEL - NO SHOULDER OR KNEE PAIN ANYMORE

  • @etheone
    @etheone Жыл бұрын

    Man im so happy i saw this channel. Do you have any videos on cmd/tmj related heavy pain and exercise? Ive looked online and havent found NOTHING its so frustrating. Please answer.

  • @maroonnoodles
    @maroonnoodles Жыл бұрын

    Sure, this great and all but can you carry all the bagged groceries to the fridge in one trip?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the real reason we train 😂

  • @thevolta89

    @thevolta89

    Жыл бұрын

    Every time. Up my 3 floors of stairs too lol

  • @lawwithlilly

    @lawwithlilly

    4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @keeslubberding471
    @keeslubberding4719 ай бұрын

    TXS!

  • @radicaltrafficcone8284
    @radicaltrafficcone828411 ай бұрын

    This should help me get all the shopping in one go

  • @Yes_and_No
    @Yes_and_No Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial, I knew I was doing something wrong and now I know to stand upright while doing this

  • @Drakonopia

    @Drakonopia

    11 ай бұрын

    Bruhh lmao, were you laying down or what? lol

  • @Yes_and_No

    @Yes_and_No

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Drakonopia nah I just did a literal handstand. As in I stood on my head and did it

  • @Drakonopia

    @Drakonopia

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Yes_and_No Dang, Teach Me How🙃

  • @Yes_and_No

    @Yes_and_No

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Drakonopia math, duh

  • @Drakonopia

    @Drakonopia

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Yes_and_No Ohh i thought English Literature...

  • @owenwright4927
    @owenwright492710 ай бұрын

    Interesting thanks for the video just wondering I do combat sports and my sport requisites strength, power and speed so I opt for low rep high weight exercises how could I program this exercise to build strength ? Thanks sorry for the long message have a nice day 😀

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    10 ай бұрын

    Use a hex bar and load it up with plates instead of dumbbells and kelttlebells. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @owenwright4927

    @owenwright4927

    10 ай бұрын

    @@DrCarlBaird ok will do thanks for the advice

  • @mmeexx666
    @mmeexx666 Жыл бұрын

    What muscles are involved in this training? Great Video btw, thanks

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a full body, functional core exercise. Uses too many to list out, which is why we love it!

  • @eddysgaming9868

    @eddysgaming9868

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@DrCarlBairdand that's why I'm looking to do it. Maintain and build core body strength. Thanks for this video.

  • @steverino474
    @steverino4743 ай бұрын

    Does the same apply if you use kettle bells as far as squeezing the handle

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    3 ай бұрын

    Yep!

  • @steverino474

    @steverino474

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@DrCarlBairdthanks

  • @Raidersge
    @Raidersge9 ай бұрын

    Does this help with grip strength?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes! I love this for grip strength.

  • @gnggng.
    @gnggng. Жыл бұрын

    Is it normal for me to feel a little pain/strain in middle of lower back after this exercise?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope. Sign that too much impact went through your joints. Really make sure you are bracing and holding tension while performing this move.

  • @kengxi
    @kengxi Жыл бұрын

    First time I did these I squeezed as hard as I could while walking. Not a good idea lol.

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo5 ай бұрын

    How long do you carry for? Five mins? An hour? Etc

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    4 ай бұрын

    Depends on goals and weight you're lifting. I start my clients with weight that they can hold for one minute.

  • @marxist-leninist-protagonist
    @marxist-leninist-protagonist5 ай бұрын

    I don't have heavy weights at home, can a backpack make this more effective?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    5 ай бұрын

    Yep! You can use most anything for added weight

  • @marxist-leninist-protagonist

    @marxist-leninist-protagonist

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DrCarlBaird Cool! Thanks for replying :)

  • @alankeck5835
    @alankeck583510 ай бұрын

    how long?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    10 ай бұрын

    I aim to find a weight that I can perform for 1 minute.

  • @suhzewkie
    @suhzewkie4 ай бұрын

    Does this work forearms too I keep seeing different things

  • @Kmasse8

    @Kmasse8

    3 ай бұрын

    Sure does, a lot!

  • @vishalishahin8085
    @vishalishahin80853 ай бұрын

    Gee I wish you would say for how long for minimum time. I could walk around all day, or not long enough.

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    3 ай бұрын

    Depends on goal and ability level. I start my clients at 1 minute rounds.

  • @Bobithan
    @Bobithan8 ай бұрын

    do you have to be walking?

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    8 ай бұрын

    Nope, you can March in place. Check out my video of ‘The Farmer March’

  • @eddysgaming9868

    @eddysgaming9868

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@DrCarlBairdthis is an interesting answer, since available space is a problem for me.

  • @rushm6684
    @rushm66845 ай бұрын

    I do 20 steps and then drop the weight. Repeat this for 30 mins. That way I also get my 4000 steps

  • @rogerstuart2592
    @rogerstuart25929 ай бұрын

    Get two 5 gallon buckets and fill with water, gravel, sand, scrap metal, etc. Like a real farmer would.

  • @DrCarlBaird

    @DrCarlBaird

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree!

  • @eddysgaming9868

    @eddysgaming9868

    6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely. You can do this with anything at hand.

  • @rugger1009
    @rugger10093 ай бұрын

    Really - people have to be told to pick them up and carry them 😂 ?