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Suitcase Carry
Search GoogleSuitcase Carry is a beginner carry exercise using dumbbell. It primarily trains core and grip. Use a repeatable setup, a pain-free range of motion, and a level of resistance that preserves the intended position.
- Primary
- core, grip
- Secondary
- traps, glutes
- Equipment
- dumbbell
- Mechanic
- compound
Setup
- — Prepare the dumbbell and clear the movement area.
- — Set your stance, grip, and starting position before beginning suitcase carry.
- — Begin with a light load and increase it only while every repetition stays controlled.
Execution
- — Carry one weight without leaning or rotating toward it.
- — Maintain the position only while you can breathe and keep the intended alignment.
Breathing & coaching
- — Breathe slowly behind the brace.
- — End the hold before you need to strain or hold your breath.
- — Carry one weight without leaning or rotating toward it.
- — Complete the movement with the same control and range on both sides.
Progressions
- — Loaded or slower-tempo suitcase carry
Regressions
- — Supported or reduced-range suitcase carry