Yoke Walk
An intermediate compound strongman exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Yoke Walk
- The yoke is usually done with a yoke apparatus, but is sometimes seen with refrigerators or other heavy objects.
- Begin by racking the apparatus across the back of the shoulders. With your head looking forward and back arched, lift the yoke by driving through the heels.
- Begin walking as quickly as possible using short, quick steps. You may hold the side posts of the yoke to help steady it and hold it in position. Continue for the given distance as fast as possible, usually 75-100 feet.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do yoke walk work?
Yoke Walk primarily works the quads. The abs, glutes, inner thighs, calves, hamstrings and lower back assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for yoke walk?
The source dataset does not record equipment for yoke walk. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Yoke Walk: is it suitable for beginners?
Yoke Walk is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of yoke walk?
Tire Flip, Car Deadlift, Conan's Wheel train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my yoke walk reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; yoke walk 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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