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Animated demo of Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Carry targeting Delts
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Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Carry

An exercise for the Shoulders - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partShoulders Target muscleDelts EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Raise the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.
  3. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you walk forward, maintaining the dumbbell overhead.
  4. Continue walking for the desired distance or time.
  5. Switch hands and repeat the exercise.

Muscles worked

Delts (primary)TrapsCore

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