Intermediate exercise

Rickshaw Carry

  • Conditioning
  • Strength
  • Strongman

Technique

How to perform Rickshaw Carry

  1. Position the frame at the starting point, and load with the appropriate weight.
  2. Standing in the center of the frame, begin by gripping the handles and driving through your heels to lift the frame.
  3. Ensure your chest and head are up and your back is straight.
  4. Immediately begin walking briskly with quick, controlled steps.
  5. Keep your chest up and head forward, and make sure you continue breathing.
  6. Bring the frame to the ground after you have reached the end point.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus1.0Target, Stabilizer
Rectus Femoris0.9Target, Stabilizer
Vastus Lateralis0.9Target, Stabilizer
Vastus Medialis0.9Target, Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.3Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer
Trapezius0.3Stabilizer