Yoke Walk
A strongman exercise involving carrying a yoke on the shoulders and walking a set distance.
Instructions
- Stand straight and position the yoke across your shoulders evenly.
- Grip the yoke handles firmly.
- Brace your core and lift the yoke by driving through your legs to stand upright.
- Begin walking forward slowly, maintaining a tight core and stable posture.
- Continue for the desired distance and then lower the yoke safely.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not securing the yoke properly, leading to imbalanced walk.
- Hunching the shoulders or bending the back, which can cause strain.
- Walking too fast and losing control.
- Neglecting to brace the core, leading to a lack of stability.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | expert |
| Force | |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | other |
| Muscle | quadriceps |