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Shoulders · Intermediate

Overhead Carry

Overhead loaded carry for shoulder and trunk stability.

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Overhead Carry demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersForearmsTraps NeckCore

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × time

3 × 25 sec

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Press or help the dumbbell into a stable overhead position.
  2. 02Lock the elbow softly and keep the upper arm close to the ear.
  3. 03Bring the ribs down and avoid leaning away from the weight.
  4. 04Walk with short controlled steps while the weight stays directly over the shoulder.
  5. 05Lower the weight safely before the elbow bends or the shoulder loses position.

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