Monday, January 20, 2014

Monday 1/20/14... Farmers have strong backs!


4 Rounds for time:

100 meter farmer carry (35/45/55)
200 meter run
10 bent over rows
100 meter farmer carry
200 meter run
10 pull ups

Benefits of the Farmer's Walk Exercise

While many of you may undermine the physical benefits of manual labor and prefer just working out in a gym, you ought to know that these natural laborious exercises work the body in amazing ways to make it fitter. The benefits that you derive from doing this exercise are numerous, and have been enlisted here.
The first benefit of the farmer's walk is that it strengthens the core muscles. Strong core muscles equal a strong body that is less prone to developing injury.
You develop a great sense of balance and control over your body by performing this exercise.
Your stamina and metabolism only increase as you continue doing this exercise regularly.
The exercise utilizes muscles all over the body. These include those in the arms, shoulders, abdominals, legs, glutes, and back. 
Apart from the aforementioned benefits, the farmer's walk also helps develop ankle and grip strength.















1 comment:

  1. Jan - 30:46 65#row /45# plate carry

    Dot - 33:01 45# row/ 35# plate carry

    Mo - 32:22 65# row/45# plate carry

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