Barbell Suitcase Carry

Walk holding a barbell at one side by its middle, like a suitcase; the long bar tips at the smallest lean, so the grip and the far-side trunk stay busy.

How to do it

Setup

Bar deadlifted to one side, hand at its balance point, shoulders level, the bar parallel to the floor.

Steps

Walk tall with the bar held level.
Squeeze the bar hard enough to stop it rotating.
Set it down with a flat back, switch sides and walk back.

Common mistakes

Hand off the balance point: one end dips and drags you over; find the middle before walking. Leaning away from the load: level shoulders, tall spine. Plates clipping the legs: walk with the bar just clear of the thigh.

Breathing

Steady throughout the walk.