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Barbell Zercher Carry

Learn how to perform Barbell Zercher Carry, a Full body exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Cradle the bar in your elbow creases, hold it close, and stand tall.

STEP 2

Start phase

Walk forward with short steps while keeping your torso steady.

STEP 3

End phase

After the planned steps, stop, regain balance, and bend your hips and knees to set the load down.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your abdominals, spinal erectors. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid overstriding or leaning to hold the load, and clear the walking path first.

STEP 6

Breathing

Keep your abdomen braced while breathing naturally with your steps.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Record weight and step count. Each foot moving forward counts as 1 rep; do not count repositioning steps while turning.

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