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Dumbbell mixed carry

A compound exercise for the abs and obliques, with help from the side delts, forearms. Equipment: dumbbells.

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WorksAbsObliquesSide deltsForearms

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How to do it

  1. Setup: One dumbbell pressed overhead, the other hanging at your side.
  2. Walk slowly with the ribs down
  3. Switch hands halfway

Muscles worked

Dumbbell mixed carry: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs and obliques highlighted

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