Carry / Developing
Suitcase Carry
Practice walking with a one-sided load while keeping the trunk and gait organized around a simple distance or time.
01 / Set up
Build the position.
- Choose a clear walking lane and hold one load at the side without leaning toward it.
- Stand tall, keep the free hand relaxed, and decide the turn or stopping point before starting.
02 / Execute
Do the work.
- Walk with controlled steps while keeping the load from swinging into the leg.
- Turn slowly or stop before balance changes, then switch sides if the plan calls for it.
- Set the load down by hinging and keeping the path clear.
Useful cues
Walk tall
Keep the load quiet
Own the turn
03 / Troubleshoot
Common ways it drifts.
- Leaning away from the load to create a false sense of balance
- Walking through a lane that is too narrow for the load
Exercise evidence field
What this page can claim.
Research can support a training category or expose a hazard without proving every stance, range, cue, or progression on this page.
2 evidence notes / 2 source linksResistance training is the supported category.
The 2026 ACSM position stand supports progressive resistance training for muscle function, hypertrophy, and physical performance in generally healthy adults, with multiple workable equipment and prescription choices.
- American College of Sports Medicine via PubMed CentralProfessional consensus
Loaded carries change the walking task.
A systematic review of 11 strongman-biomechanics studies found that the farmer's walk changed stride characteristics and ground-reaction forces compared with unloaded walking.
- Sports Medicine Open via PubMed CentralSystematic review
Exercise source register
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Sources support the notes above. They do not convert this editorial-review page into individualized coaching or medical clearance.
- 01Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults
American College of Sports Medicine via PubMed Central
Professional consensus / Accessed 2026-07-26 - 02The Biomechanics and Applications of Strongman Exercises: A Systematic Review
Sports Medicine Open via PubMed Central
Systematic review / Accessed 2026-07-26