Exercises

Dumbbell suitcase carry

Walk with a dumbbell in one hand while your trunk muscles resist leaning sideways.

Upright person taking a short walking step with one dumbbell beside the thigh, shoulders level and the other hand empty.

Dumbbell · Clear walking space

Source: ACE · Suitcase Carry

Step by step

  1. Stand tall with one dumbbell beside your thigh. Keep the arm long and wrist straight.
  2. Brace gently, with your ribs over your pelvis and shoulders level.
  3. Walk slowly with short steps. Keep breathing and avoid leaning toward or away from the weight.
  4. Stop, set the weight down with control and repeat with the other hand.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning sideways or hiking the loaded shoulder.
  • Rushing the steps or allowing the dumbbell to swing.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.