DIY Farmers Walks

by Atomic Athletic on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 5:24pm

Variations on the Farmers Walk Event are almost endless.  You can measure distance, time or weight.  Of course, the rules can also vary.  For example, some events let you drop the units and pick them back up again, while many don't; once a unit touches the ground then you are done.  Occasionally, you will see a farmers walk event where they allow lifting straps, which pretty much eliminates grip strength from the contest.  Finally, you have the objects themselves, the variations of which can be endless.

Making your own farmers walk units is easy with Atomic Athletic.  We do have our own competition grade Farmers Walk Units.  However, if you are the typical garage gym guy, then you are looking for versatile units that can be made up on the spot, possibly with parts you already have.

Here is what I recommend:

Pair of Kettlebell Handles

2 Sets of 4 Allen Collars

Pair of Long Dumbbell Bars (the type without welded inside collars)

2 Pair of Wrenchless Screw Type Collars

Lots of Standard Size Plates

Of course, you could always just grab a pair of dumbbells and start walking.

Live Strong

Roger LaPointe