Carry · Experienced
Overhead Carry
Walking with dumbbells locked out overhead, which builds shoulder stability and a trunk that stays stacked.
Demo by Dre, an AI coach.
- Works
- shoulders, abs; also upper back, triceps, obliques
- Kit
- Dumbbell
- Dose
- 30 seconds
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Bring two dumbbells to your shoulders, press them overhead and lock your arms with your biceps by your ears. Walk, or march in place, keeping the weights over your shoulders.
While you move
- Arms locked, biceps by ears
- Ribs down, no back arch
- Weights over your shoulders
- Slow, steady steps
Avoid
- Arching your lower back
- Letting the weights drift forward
- Bending your elbows as you tire
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders or working with your arms overhead.