Yoke Walk

The Yoke Walk primarily works the Erector Spinae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), with secondary activation of the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis and stabilizer support from the Gluteus Medius, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Walk while carrying a heavy bar across the shoulders like a yoke.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementCarry
ForceStatic
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryErector Spinae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper)
SecondaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Walk forward with controlled steps while maintaining upright posture. Keep shoulders level and core braced throughout movement. Comments: Maintain tension throughout the hold.

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