Holding a weight at chest or dumbbells at each side, stand up straight with feet hip-width apart. Take a large step to the right, sit hips back, ...

You can also hold weights at your shoulders (known as the racked position), or even hold weights overhead, performing so-called “waiter’s carries.” Each move has its challenges.

As you progress to heavier weights in compound lifts like the barbell deadlift, you might find that you have a tough time holding onto the bar—in other words, your point of failure is your grip ...

To perform farmer carries: Hold on to some sort of weight in one or both hands and walk for a set distance for 20-30 seconds or until your hands fatigue, then take a break and repeat for 3 sets ...