Suitcase Carry
Also known as: Dumbbell Suitcase Carry, One-Arm Farmer's Carry, Suitcase Walk, Single-Arm Farmer's Walk, Suitcase Carries, One-Arm Farmer's Walk, Single-Arm Suitcase Carry
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Pick up a heavy dumbbell in one hand, hinging at the hips with a flat back.
- Stand tall with the weight at your side and the other arm free.
- Walk forward with short, even steps for the set distance or time.
- Set the weight down with a hip hinge and switch hands.
Cues
- Stay perfectly upright; do not lean away from or toward the weight.
- Keep the shoulder of the loaded arm pulled down and back.
Common mistakes
- Leaning to one side to balance the load.
- Shrugging the loaded shoulder up.
- Rounding the back when picking up the weight.