As you age, finding workouts that adapt to your age while giving you an indication of how your health is can be tough. The farmer’s lift, a simple workout, can help you with daily activities such as carrying groceries or just making sure you’re saying fit.
“What they discovered is there is a direct correlation between grip strength and overall body strength. Now think about this; a strong grip does not exist in isolation. If you have a strong grip, you’re going to have forearm, a strong bicep, a strong tricep, and a strong shoulder.” said Jody Trierweiler.
The workout consists of taking dumbbells that are 75% of your body weight for women, and 100% of your body weight for men, then walking with them for one minute. It’s recommended you build up weight gradually if you’re new to exercising.
To learn more about the exercise, and see it demonstrated, click the video above.