Kettlebell Suitcase Carry

How to perform the Kettlebell Suitcase Carry

1. Set a single kettlebell on one side and hinge down to grip the handle, leaving the other hand free.
2. Stand tall with the kettlebell hanging at one side while keeping the shoulders and hips level.
3. The unilateral load forces the opposite-side core to resist side-bending, exactly like the dumbbell suitcase carry.
4. The kettlebell mass hangs below the handle and tends to swing, adding an extra anti-sway demand.
5. Walk with short, controlled steps for the prescribed distance, holding the torso rigid and upright.
6. Set the bell down under control, then repeat on the other side to balance the load across the body.

Suggested working range: 20–40 reps. Default progression: double progression.

Common mistakes

• •Leaning toward the loaded side rather than resisting the side-bend.
• •Letting the kettlebell swing and pull the torso out of position.
• •Skipping the matching set on the opposite side, leaving the load unbalanced.
• •Letting the hips and shoulders tilt out of level under the one-sided bell.

Variations & alternatives

Swap in a related movement if equipment, recovery, or progression demands it.