Rickshaw Carry
An intermediate compound strongman exercise that works the forearms.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Rickshaw Carry
- Position the frame at the starting point, and load with the appropriate weight. Standing in the center of the frame, begin by gripping the handles and driving through your heels to lift the frame. Ensure your chest and head are up and your back is straight.
- Immediately begin walking briskly with quick, controlled steps. Keep your chest up and head forward, and make sure you continue breathing. Bring the frame to the ground after you have reached the end point.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Rickshaw Carry
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Farmer's Walk
An intermediate compound strongman exercise that works the forearms.
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Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position
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Dumbbell Lying Pronation
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Dumbbell Lying Supination
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Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
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Plate Pinch
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Cable Wrist Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the forearms, using a cable machine.
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Finger Curls
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Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the forearms, using dumbbells.
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Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do rickshaw carry work?
Rickshaw Carry primarily works the forearms. The abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, quads and traps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for rickshaw carry?
The source dataset does not record equipment for rickshaw carry. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Rickshaw Carry: is it suitable for beginners?
Rickshaw Carry is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of rickshaw carry?
Farmer's Walk, Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position, Dumbbell Lying Pronation train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my rickshaw carry reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; rickshaw carry can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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