Suitcase Carry (One Side) primarily works the obliques, grip, and posture. It is categorized as a carry movement and uses Dumbbell and Kettlebell.
- Primary muscles
- obliques and grip
- Equipment
- Dumbbell and Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- carry
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Suitcase Carry (One Side)
- One weight, stay perfectly level
- Don't let it pull you sideways
Common mistakes
- Visible lean — go lighter
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is obliques, with grip and posture also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Harder option: Farmer Carry
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Farmer Carry · Farmer Carry · Side Plank
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