Suitcase carry
- Basic
- Dumbbells
- Unilateral
Stay upright: don't lean toward the weight
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Core
- Secondary:
- Forearms, Traps
How to do it
- Pick up a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell in one hand only.
- Walk with short steps keeping your torso upright, without leaning towards the weight.
- Finish the time, switch hands and repeat.
Common mistakes
- Leaning towards the loaded side.
- Shrugging the loaded shoulder.
Tips
- Trains anti-lateral-flexion core and grip at the same time.
- Look ahead and imagine walking on a line.