Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Suitcase Carry.
The dumbbell suitcase carry is a unilateral loaded carry in which you walk while holding a single dumbbell at your side, like carrying a suitcase. The asymmetric load forces your core, obliques, and lower back to work hard to resist lateral lean, building functional stability and hip strength.
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The Dumbbell Suitcase Carry is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.