Dumbbell Suitcase Carry
Builds your core and obliques by resisting side bending. It improves posture, balance and carrying strength in daily life and the gym.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Hold a dumbbell in one hand and stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, letting the weight hang at your side like a suitcase.
- 02
Brace your core, keep your chest up, pull your shoulder blades back and down slightly, and keep the loaded shoulder down.
- 03
Walk forward in a controlled manner with even steps, keeping your hips and shoulders level without leaning or rotating.
- 04
Stop after the prescribed distance or time, lower the dumbbell to the floor with control, and switch sides.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds your core and obliques by resisting side bending. It improves posture, balance and carrying strength in daily life and the gym.
You should feel your abs and obliques keeping your torso upright. It should not feel like strain in your lower back or a shrugging shoulder.
A common mistake is leaning toward the weight or going too heavy. Use a lighter dumbbell and brace your core throughout the walk.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftDumbbell Suitcase Carry is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your free arm relaxed by your side and maintain a natural stride length. If you lean toward the loaded side, reduce the weight and brace your core more firmly before continuing.
This exercise develops core stability during walking and load tolerance with a single-sided load.
More exercises: Abs
§ 06 · Same muscles
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