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Overhead Carry

BEGINNER

Overhead Carry

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.

STRENGTH BEGINNER DUMBBELLS

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Target Muscles

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ABS LEGS SHOULDERS TRICEPS

Instructions

  1. Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, raise the dumbbells directly above your head and close your elbows.
  2. Keep your core tight and your shoulders down and away from your ears, walk a predetermined time or distance. Lower the dumbbells.

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.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024