Kettlebell Suitcase Carry

Kettlebell variation that uses its offset center of mass to challenge grip, stability, and implement control.

• Compound
• kettlebell
• Beginner

How to do it

• Hold the handle without bending the wrist
• Keep the bell close to the working line
• Set it up and put it down with a safe hinge or support

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 3–5 trips · heavy enough to challenge your grip

Tempo: Trips of 20–40 m or 30–60 s per set

Common mistakes

• Letting the bell hit the forearm
• Losing wrist alignment by choosing too much weight

Muscles worked

Primary

• Forearm

Secondary

• Traps
• Core / abs
• Glutes

Alternatives

• Farmer's Carry
• Shrug
• Wrist Curl (flexors)
• Barbell Shrug