06/08/2026
Farmer carries might look simple, but they are one of the most functional exercises you can do during pregnancy (and postpartum) 👀
Think about what pregnancy actually asks of your body. Carrying groceries. Carrying a toddler. Carrying a car seat. Moving through life while your center of mass shifts and your body adapts week after week.
Staggered farmer carries take this one step further. By loading one side more than the other, your body has to respond with subtle adjustments through the feet, hips, ribcage, core, and pelvic floor. Instead of isolating muscles, you’re training the entire pressure system to work together.🤝
This is exactly how the body functions in the real world.💪
For pregnant athletes, staggered carries can help improve pelvic and trunk stability, challenge balance in a safe and controlled way, and build the strength and resilience needed for everyday motherhood. They also encourage natural rotation and weight shifting, which are often missing from traditional prenatal exercise programs.
Pregnancy doesn’t happen on a mat. Life happens while carrying things, reaching, walking, and moving through space.
Train for the demands of life, not just the gym.