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Bear Hug Carry

Hug a heavy plate to the chest and walk tall, bracing the trunk hard against the front load.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Abs, Full body
Equipment
Plate
Movement
Carries

Sets and reps

  • 3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture.
  • Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the abs, for when the plate is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Bear Hug Carry work?
The Bear Hug Carry mainly works the abs and full body.
What equipment do you need for the Bear Hug Carry?
A plate.
How many sets and reps of the Bear Hug Carry?
3 to 5 trips of 20 to 40 meters, or 30 to 60 seconds, as heavy as you can hold good posture. Rest 1 to 2 minutes. Stand tall, brace and walk slowly.
What can I do instead of the Bear Hug Carry?
Ab Wheel Kneeling Rollout, Ab Wheel Rollout, Barbell Rollout and Bicycle Crunch work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Bear Hug Carry to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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