Shoulders elevate under load
Upper traps shrug as the weight gets heavy.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Carry · Full Body
Double Farmer's Carry
Coaching cues
- Pick up with a deadlift hinge — neutral spine
- Stand tall; shoulders packed down and back
- Walk with deliberate steps — no waddling or trunk lean
- Brace core and breathe; don't hold breath for more than 2 steps
Common faults 3
Forward head / rounded upper back
Thoracic kyphosis increases under bilateral load.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorPec minorSCM
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Waddling gait — trunk sways side to side
Core fails to maintain stiffness; hip drops with each step.
Overactive muscles
TFLQuadratus lumborum
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗