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Strength exercise

Suitcase Carry

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding a load in one hand at the side of the body, palm facing inward toward the thigh.
  2. Brace the core hard and resist leaning toward the loaded side, keeping both shoulders level.
  3. Grip the load firmly through the fingers to keep the forearm engaged throughout the carry.
  4. Walk forward with short, even steps, keeping the torso upright and the free arm relaxed at the side.
  5. Breathe steadily in short bursts, avoiding letting the hips shift toward the loaded side.
  6. Cover the target distance, then switch the load to the opposite hand and repeat evenly on both sides.

Muscles worked

CoreThe group of trunk muscles across the abdomen, sides, and lower back that stabilize the spine and pelvis and transfer force between the upper and lower body. All Core exercises
Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises

Related Core exercises

Barbell Overhead Squat (Snatch Grip)Cable Row (Wide Grip)Clean Grip High PullFarmer's Walk (Heavy)Farmer's Walk (Thick Grip)Farmers Walk
Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Core, Forearm Flexors
Measured in
Reps and weight