MOVEMENT GUIDE / DUMBBELL
Suitcase carry
Walk with one weight while keeping shoulders level.
Target muscles
Abdominals, obliques and trunk stabilizers
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Walk with one weight while keeping shoulders level. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Leaning away from load
Alternative
Farmer carry
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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