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Suitcase march

A compound exercise for the obliques, with help from the abs, forearms. Equipment: kettlebells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand tall, a heavy bell in one hand.
  2. March in place, knees to hip height
  3. Don’t lean toward the bell; switch hands

Muscles worked

Suitcase march: 3D figure mid-rep with the obliques highlighted

Equipment

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