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Dumbbell Suitcase Carry Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
2
Wind Side Twist Jump demonstration

Wind Side Twist Jump
3
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
4
Rope Pull Side Step demonstration

Rope Pull Side Step
5
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
6
Revolved Side Angle Pose demonstration

Revolved Side Angle Pose
7
Lunge with Twist demonstration

Lunge with Twist
8
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
9
Obliques Twist High Knee and Kick demonstration

Obliques Twist High Knee and Kick
10
Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat
11
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
12
Side Jump Twist demonstration

Side Jump Twist

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Dumbbell Suitcase Carry trains

Primary Obliques Quadriceps

Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Gluteus Medius

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