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Dumbbell front-rack carry alternatives

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

  1. Goblet carryTrains the abs and upper back, same movement.
  2. Kettlebell goblet carryTrains the abs and upper back, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  3. Kettlebell rack carryTrains the abs and upper back, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  4. Kettlebell mixed carryTrains the abs, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Dumbbell marchTrains the abs, same movement.
  6. Dumbbell overhead carryTrains the abs, same movement.
  7. Kettlebell overhead carryTrains the abs, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Ball slamTrains the abs, needs medicine ball.
  9. Forward-leaning plankTrains the abs, no equipment.
  10. Rack pullTrains the upper back, needs barbell and squat rack.
  11. Tucked balance on the handsTrains the abs, no equipment.
  12. Tucked front lever holdTrains the abs, needs pull-up bar.

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