How to Do
How to Do Dumbbell Rack Carry
The Dumbbell Rack Carry should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the Dumbbell Rack Carry.
Beginning
Beginning Dumbbell Rack Carry
1. Choose an equal-weight set of kettlebells or dumbbells. Choose a weight that is heavy enough to create resistance while remaining light enough to allow you to keep your form strict and your posture upright.
2. With a tight, firm grip, hold one kettlebell or dumbbell in each hand.
Movement
Dumbbell Rack Carry Movement
1. Stand tall, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Begin the movement by engaging your core muscles, pulling your shoulder blades down and back, and maintaining an upright posture.
3. Step forward and begin walking with a kettlebell or dumbbell in each hand. Keep your head up, shoulders back, and core muscles contracted throughout.
4. Continue walking for a predetermined amount of time or number of steps. Increase your pace to make the movement more cardiovascular. Depending on your fitness level, you can also increase the number of steps or time.
Benefits
Dumbbell Rack Carry Benefits
The double dumbbell rack walk is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders but also targets the abs, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, obliques, outer thighs, quads, and triceps to a lesser extent.
