How to do it
Take short, deliberate steps to keep your balance under load.
- 1
Stand in front of the object you will carry.
- 2
Squat down, keeping your back straight and head up.
- 3
Grasp the object firmly and lift by straightening your legs.
- 4
Walk steadily to the designated location, keeping the object close to your body.
- 5
Squat to lower the object back down safely.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of sets or distance.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. Engage your core for stability as you walk.
Common mistakes
- ✕Holding the object away from your torso
- ✕Locking the knees out at the top
- ✕Gripping the object with a flexed wrist