Yoke Walk

Yoke Walk — Start position
Start position
Yoke Walk — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Other
Category
Strongman
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • abdominals
  • abductors
  • adductors
  • calves
  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. The yoke is usually done with a yoke apparatus, but is sometimes seen with refrigerators or other heavy objects.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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