A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk

P Winwood; J Cronin; Scott R Brown; Justin W L Keogh

doi:10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1127

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A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk

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A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk

P Winwood, J Cronin, Scott R Brown and Justin W L Keogh

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1127-1144

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1127

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Abstract

biomechanics

dead lift

farmer's walk

posture

strongman training

This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of the farmers walk, deadlift and unloaded walk. Six experienced male strongman athletes performed farmers' walks and deadlifts at 70% of their 1RM deadlift. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were apparent at knees passing with the farmers lift demonstrating greater trunk extension, thigh angle, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. Significantly greater mean vertical and anterior forces were observed in the farmers lift than deadlift. The farmers walk demonstrated significantly greater peak forces and stride rates and significantly shorter stride lengths, ground contact times, and swing times than unloaded walk. Significantly greater dorsiflexion, knee flexion, thigh angle, and significantly lesser trunk angle at foot strike were also observed in the farmers walk. The farmers lift may be an effective lifting alternative to the deadlift, to generating more anterior-propulsive and vertical force with less stress to the lumbar spine due to the more vertical trunk position.

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Title: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk
Authors: P Winwood (Author) - AUT University, New Zealand
J Cronin (Author) - AUT University, New Zealand
Scott R Brown (Author) - AUT University, New Zealand
Justin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1127-1144
Publisher: Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1127
ISSN: 1747-9541
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448774102621
Output Type: Journal article

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