Cross Body Carry
How to perform it
Walk while maintaining an asymmetrical load: one dumbbell is pressed overhead (challenging unilateral shoulder stability) while the other is held by your side, actively resisting lateral trunk flexion.
Equipments
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Obliques
- Secondary
- Forearms, Trapezius
- Stabilizer
- Abdominals, Rotator Cuff, Glutes
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Frequently asked questions
Cross Body Carry: which muscles does it work?
It mainly works the Obliques. As supporting muscles it also works the Forearms, Trapezius, Abdominals, Rotator Cuff, Glutes.
Cross Body Carry: do you need equipment?
Yes, it typically uses: Dumbbells.
