Oblique exercises

Dumbbell Suitcase Carry

Also known as: Marche valise avec haltère · Μεταφορά βαλίτσας με αλτήρα · suitcase carry · single-arm farmer's walk · one-arm carry

Primary
Obliques
Equipment
Dumbbell
Type
Compound
Suggested rest
1.5 min
 
One side at a time

How to do the Dumbbell Suitcase Carry

  1. Pick up a heavy dumbbell in one hand, lifting with a flat back.

  2. Stand tall with your shoulders level, without leaning toward the weight.

  3. Walk with short, steady steps for your target distance, keeping your core braced.

  4. Set the dumbbell down under control and repeat with the other hand.

Muscles worked

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

Forearms, Traps, Abs

The obliques rotate and side-bend your trunk, and resist both. Side planks, Pallof presses, woodchops and carries cover every job.

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