Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Carry
Lock a bell overhead on one arm and walk tall, resisting the side bend and keeping the shoulder packed.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Side delts, Obliques
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- 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 side delts, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Carry work?
- The Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Carry mainly works the side delts and obliques.
- What equipment do you need for the Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Carry?
- A kettlebell.
- How many sets and reps of the Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell 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 Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Carry?
- Band Lateral Raise, Band Single-Arm Lateral Raise, Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press and Barbell Upright Row work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell 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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