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Carry pattern

18 carry exercises

Every movement in Handler's library classified as a carry pattern. 7 are tagged beginner. Use the equipment and difficulty groups below to compare options, not as a guarantee that one exercise can replace another.

Library data updated Handler exercise library
Exercises
18
With video demo
18
Bodyweight
6
Timed holds/intervals
17

Muscles trained by this pattern

Equipment used

Other movement patterns

Beginner (7)

Intermediate (6)

Advanced (5)

Questions about this list

What counts as a carry movement?
Handler's library groups 18 exercises under the carry pattern; the primary muscles are mostly core, shoulders, upper back, forearms. A shared category does not make exercises equivalent replacements. Compare each exercise's equipment, difficulty and form cues before choosing an option for your training goal.
Are carry exercises measured in reps or time?
17 of the 18 are timed holds or intervals shown in seconds; the rest are measured in reps.
How many beginner carry exercises are there?
7 of the 18 are tagged beginner. Each exercise page shows its position in a progression chain so you can move up or down in difficulty.

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