Carries: loaded walking

Picking heavy things up and walking with them. The most transferable training there is, and the fastest route to a stronger grip and a braced trunk.

• Farmer's carry

  Walking with heavy weight in both hands — grip, trunk and work capacity in one.

• Front rack carry

  Carrying weight at shoulder height — brutal on the trunk and upper back.

• Sled push

  Driving a loaded sled forward — hard conditioning with almost no soreness afterwards.

• Suitcase carry

  A one-sided carry that forces the trunk to resist sideways bending.