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Dumbbell carry, one side alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell carry, one side, best matches first.

  1. Farmer's carryTrains the forearms and traps, same movement.
  2. Suitcase carryTrains the forearms, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  3. Dead hangTrains the forearms, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  4. Hang power cleanTrains the traps, needs barbell.
  5. Kettlebell high pullTrains the traps, needs kettlebells.
  6. Power cleanTrains the traps, needs barbell.
  7. Band hammer curlTrains the forearms, needs resistance bands.
  8. Barbell shrugTrains the traps, needs barbell.
  9. Barbell upright rowTrains the traps, needs barbell.
  10. Cable upright rowTrains the traps, needs cable machine.
  11. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps.
  12. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps.

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