Elbows drop during the walk
Front rack collapses; bar rolls onto the wrists.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Carry · Full Body
Barbell Front Rack Walk
Coaching cues
- Barbell in the front rack; elbows high and parallel; walk for distance
- Upright torso — the front rack enforces it naturally
- Resist lateral sway and rotation throughout the walk
- Builds upper back strength and front rack comfort for Olympic lifters
Common faults 2
Waddling gait
Lateral trunk sway with each step; core fails under the front rack load.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗