This exercise involves carrying a trap bar loaded with weights in each hand and walking for a certain distance or time. It primarily targets the muscles in the upper back, shoulders, and arms, while also engaging the core and lower body for stability and balance. It is a great exercise for building overall strength and endurance.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves grip strength
- Increases core stability
- Enhances overall body strength
- Improves posture and balance
- Helps with injury prevention
- Can be used for cardiovascular conditioning
How to perform
- Begin by standing in the center of a trap bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend down and grip the handles of the trap bar with both hands.
- Stand up straight, lifting the trap bar off the ground.
- Engage your core and keep your shoulders back as you walk forward, taking small, controlled steps.
- Continue walking for a set distance or time, making sure to keep your posture and form correct throughout the exercise.
- When finished, carefully lower the trap bar back to the ground.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Traps
Primary
Forearms
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Secondary