Roark Gyms

HYROX Farmers Carry: 4 Tips to Save Time & Energy
The Farmers Carry isn’t just about grip strength—it’s about staying efficient while under fatigue.

Here are 4 simple tips that can make a big difference:

1️⃣ Chalk up:(yes there is usually some chalk at this station)
Don’t underestimate your grip. A little chalk can reduce slipping and help you stay relaxed through the carry.

2️⃣ Create upper-body tension
Think of setting up for a deadlift. Squeeze your armpits, keep your shoulders packed, and let your lats do the work. A stable upper body means less swinging and wasted energy.

3️⃣ Move with purpose
If you can’t complete the carry unbroken, don’t wait until your grip completely fails. Take quick, planned breaks, then get moving again. Strategic rest is always faster than recovering from total fatigue.

4️⃣ Trust your fitness
For most athletes, this station is over in 2–3 minutes. Stay composed, keep your feet moving, and remember you’ll recover quickly once you put the kettlebells down.(remember to put it down neatly where you found them. No unwanted penalties!)

Most people attack the row.
Smart athletes control it.
25–30 SPM. Damper 6-8.
Smooth power.
Save the hero effort for the finish line

Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline.
They fail because they’re doing it alone.
The wrong environment will kill your progress faster than anything else.

We see it all the time.
Someone walks into Roark unsure, quiet, doubting themselves…

And a few weeks later, they’ve got people pushing them, backing them, expecting more from them.

That’s not motivation.
That’s environment.
And when you pair that with coaching that refuses to let you quit on yourself…
That’s when everything changes.
The ones who get results the fastest?
Not the most talented.
Not the most motivated.
The ones who stopped trying to do it alone.

If that’s you
Come train with us.
StrengthInNumber

One of the OGs.

For over 12 years, Dr Marc Sher has been part of the Roarkgyms story, showing up, putting in the work, and setting the standard.

We’re grateful for your consistency, your energy, and the example you set both inside and outside the gym.

Here’s to many more years ahead.

Well done to all our members that took part in this past weekend! We had some great results and a lot of top 10 finishes across all categories! We are extremely proud of each and every one of you. Some were pushed way past their comfort zone and absolutely smashed it.

Now we build towards August! There’s going to be a big wave of Roark members on the competition floor and we can’t wait to see you there.