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Upside-down kettlebell hold alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the upside-down kettlebell hold, best matches first.

  1. Bottoms-up kettlebell carryTrains the forearms, same movement.
  2. Dead hangTrains the forearms, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  3. Dumbbell carry, one sideTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. Dumbbell farmer’s holdTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  5. Dumbbell head pinch holdTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  6. Dumbbell marchTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  7. Dumbbell suitcase carryTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  8. Farmer's carryTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. Hex bar carryTrains the forearms, same movement, needs trap bar.
  10. One-sided dumbbell holdTrains the forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Suitcase carryTrains the forearms, same movement.
  12. Towel pull-upTrains the forearms, needs pull-up bar.

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