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Rickshaw Carry

How to do the Rickshaw Carry with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherIntermediate
Primary muscles

Forearms

Secondary

Abs, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Quads, Traps

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Rickshaw Carry

  1. 1

    Position the frame at the starting point, and load with the appropriate weight. Standing in the center of the frame, begin by gripping the handles and driving through your heels to lift the frame. Ensure your chest and head are up and your back is straight.

  2. 2

    Immediately begin walking briskly with quick, controlled steps. Keep your chest up and head forward, and make sure you continue breathing. Bring the frame to the ground after you have reached the end point.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Rickshaw Carry set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your forearms volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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