loaded carry

Definition

Walking while holding heavy objects in various positions (farmer's carries, suitcase carries, etc.). Simultaneously functional and humiliating.

Example Usage

We finished with farmer's carries using 70-pound dumbbells, and I finally understood why farmers have such impressive forearms and permanent grimaces.

Origin

Ancient as farming itself, formalized into modern strength training by strongman competitions

Fun Fact

Loaded carries activate more core muscles than traditional core exercises because your body is desperately trying not to collapse sideways.

Source: Strongman and functional training terminology

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