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Overhead Carry

Beginner

Overhead Carry

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Overhead Carry targets the shoulders and triceps while engaging the legs and core. This movement can also be trained with heavy loads and will produce increased core strength as well.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, raise the dumbbells directly above your head and close your elbows.
  • Step 2

    Keep your core tight and your shoulders down and away from your ears, walk a predetermined time or distance. Lower the dumbbells.

Muscle Groups

Overhead Carry targets Abs, Legs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Do not allow your elbows to bend during the exercise.
  • Maintain a slow, steady pace throughout the walk.
  • Keep your core tight and your back in a neutral position.