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Kettlebell overhead carry alternatives

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

  1. Kettlebell rack carryTrains the abs, same movement.
  2. Turkish get-upTrains the abs and front delts.
  3. Renegade rowTrains the abs, needs dumbbells.
  4. Wall handstand push-upTrains the front delts, no equipment.
  5. Ab wheel rolloutTrains the abs, needs ab wheel.
  6. Arnold pressTrains the front delts, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  7. Ball slamTrains the abs, needs medicine ball.
  8. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, needs resistance bands.
  9. Bottoms-up kettlebell pressTrains the front delts.
  10. Dive push-upTrains the front delts, no equipment.
  11. Dumbbell thrusterTrains the front delts, needs dumbbells.
  12. Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, needs plyo box or step.

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