Intermediate exercise

Rickshaw Carry

  • Conditioning
  • Strength
  • Strongman

Technique

How to perform Rickshaw Carry

  1. Load the frame evenly and stand centered between its handles at the start of a clear route.
  2. Bend your hips and knees to grip the handles, keeping your arms straight.
  3. Brace your torso and extend your hips and knees to lift the frame.
  4. Walk forward with short controlled steps while keeping the frame steady and your torso upright.
  5. Keep looking ahead and breathing as you carry it.
  6. Stop at the endpoint, then bend your hips and knees to lower the frame under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Trapezius, Erector Spinae.

MuscleScoreRole
Trapezius0.8Target, Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.7Target, Stabilizer
External Oblique0.5Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.5Stabilizer
Gluteus Medius0.4Stabilizer
Soleus0.4Mover
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer