Rack and Suitcase Carry

How to do it

Bring one bell to your shoulder (rack position: fist at collarbone, elbow tucked, bell on forearm). Pick up the other bell at the opposite-side hip like a suitcase. Stand tall and square — shoulders level, hips level. Walk in a straight line, then switch sides at the halfway mark.

Why it's good for runners

The two positions pull you in two directions — sideways from the suitcase, downward from the rack — and your core has to refuse both. This is the most demanding test of trunk stability in the carry family, and it directly translates to keeping form when fatigue tries to break you down.

Common mistakes

The asymmetric load wants to tilt you — don't let it. If the suitcase side drops or you start leaning toward the racked side, slow down or drop the weight. Both feet stay underneath your hips the whole walk.