dumbbell single arm overhead carry
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell single arm overhead carry
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
Raise the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.
Engage your core and keep your back straight as you walk forward, maintaining the dumbbell overhead.
Continue walking for the desired distance or time.
Switch hands and repeat the exercise.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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