Kettlebell Overhead Carry

Walk with the bell locked out overhead on a straight arm; the shoulder stabilizes every step, ribs down.

Kettlebell Overhead Carry, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Press one bell overhead to a straight-arm lockout, biceps by the ear, ribs down.

Steps

  1. Walk tall in a straight line.
  2. Keep the arm vertical and the elbow locked on every step.
  3. Switch hands halfway and walk back.

Common mistakes

Elbow softening under the load: lock it out or take a lighter bell. Ribs flaring: the lean hides in the lower back; stack ribs over hips. Shoulder shrugged into the ear: press it down and keep the arm vertical.

Breathing

Steady throughout the walk.