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Zercher Carry

Cradle the bar in the elbows and walk with an upright torso, bracing hard against the front-loaded position.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Abs, Biceps, Full body
Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Carries

Sets and reps

  • 3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture.
  • Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the abs, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Zercher Carry work?
The Zercher Carry mainly works the abs, biceps and full body.
What equipment do you need for the Zercher Carry?
A barbell.
How many sets and reps of the Zercher Carry?
3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture. Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.
What can I do instead of the Zercher Carry?
Ab Wheel Kneeling Rollout, Ab Wheel Rollout, Bear Hug Carry and Bicycle Crunch work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Zercher Carry to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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