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Barbell Suitcase Carry

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Muscles worked

High load
Core and Obliques
Medium load
Forearms and Traps · Upper
Low load
Glutes

Secondary muscles

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.