All Exercises
Carry · Compound
Suitcase Carry
Targets Core, Obliques, Forearms with an optimal working range of 30–60 reps.
Primary Muscles
Core, Obliques, Forearms
Typical Rep Range
30–60 reps
Core Dominant
Equipment Tier
Dumbbells & Bands
Dumbbells
Movement Profile
Intermediate · Unilateral
Plane: Frontal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Suitcase Carry:
- 1 Hold single dumbbell at side while staying completely upright
- 2 Resist leaning toward or away from the load
- 3 Walk smoothly with level shoulders
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Leaning torso to opposite side to compensate
- ✕ Letting dumbbell bump against leg
Substitutions & Variations
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