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Sam Hopes

I teach people to lift weights: If you only have time for one strength exercise this week, make it this move

Woman holding two dumbbells in a studio showing abs muscles.

Recently, I spoke with a friend of mine, and I was surprised to hear he dedicates almost a whole gym session to what he calls "Arms and Farms," which translates as arm and shoulder exercises and the farmer's carry.

It makes sense to work your shoulders and arms in one workout, and it's smart to pair this with the farmer's carry. Still, if you're short on time, you might want to focus on more muscle groups in one session using moves known as compound exercises (ones that work multiple muscles, like push-ups or squats). Thankfully, the farmer's carry, or farmer's walk, does that, as it works almost your entire body.

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