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Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight while holding a loaded barbell at your flexed elbow level
  • 2Keep your upper arms close to torso, elbows should be beneath the barbell
  • 3Begin to walk while maintaining your torso erect
  • 4Take small steps while making sure you keep the barbell stabilized and your torso stationary
  • 5Continue for the recommended amount of repetitions or for a certain distance

Tips:

  • Avoid rounding your back
  • Keep your abs and glutes tight for stability
  • Do not rush the walk, slow and steady builds strength and endurance
  • Exhale as you step forward and inhale as you stabilize

Zercher Carry Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs