Pushing, pulling, hinging, and squatting are all important functional movements. Before we close out this lesson there is one more exercise to cover: carry.
You don’t see a lot of carrying exercises at the gym. Yet, much of what you do in any given day requires you to carry something.
If you don’t have the strength and stability to carry, once again you are at risk to ‘use it or lose it.’ You’re also more susceptible to injury—and often in areas that you might not suspect but are the weakest link.
Grip strength is a strong measure of healthspan and lifespan, and nothing works your grip strength better than carrying something around.
It is one of the few exercises that will improve all aspects of your workout. It is truly a top to bottom workout with core stabilization.
There are plenty of carry options, but we’re going to focus on the Farmer’s Carry.
