Barbell Suitcase Carry
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Core and Obliques
- Medium load
- Forearms and Traps · Upper
- Low load
- Glutes
How to do it
Grip the center of a lightly loaded barbell with one hand and lift it beside your leg. Walk slowly while keeping your torso upright and the bar balanced end to end. Set it down under control, then repeat on the other side.
Form cues
- Keep your shoulders level.
- Prevent the bar from tipping.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower backHipKneeAnkle
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.