Strongman Shield Carry
Walk with a heavy strongman shield hugged against the chest; the wide load has no handles, so the arms squeeze and the back fights to stay upright.
How to do it
Setup
Shield lifted from the floor and hugged to the chest, arms wrapped around its sides, feet hip-width.
Steps
- Walk with quick, short steps, the shield tight to the body.
- Keep the chest up behind the load.
- Lower it to the floor with a flat back at the end.
Common mistakes
Shield sliding down the body: re-squeeze it high against the chest. Rounding forward over the load: chest up, hips under. Dropping it at the end: lower it like a deadlift.
Breathing
Steady and shallow throughout; never held.
