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Loaded Carry Medley

Farmer + suitcase + overhead carry rotations. Total-body armor.

IntermediateDumbbells / kettlebells4 × 40 m
Loaded Carry Medley demonstration thumbnail — 19 Loaded Carries to Spice Up Your Training
Full bodyDumbbells / kettlebells

Loaded Carry Medley

Demo · Charley Gould

Verified Loaded Carry Medley demonstration by Charley Gould. Click to play.

How to do the Loaded Carry Medley

  1. 1Ribs down
  2. 2Tall spine
  3. 3Own the load

Benefits of the Loaded Carry Medley

  • Trains full body — sustained output, coordination and whole-body control under sustained isometric tension
  • Trains each side independently, which can help identify and address side-to-side strength differences
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  2. 2Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services