{"id":61752,"date":"2015-12-21T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/\/uncategorized\/loaded-carries-the-ultimate-functional-exercise"},"modified":"2021-11-22T01:13:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T06:13:33","slug":"loaded-carries-the-ultimate-functional-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/loaded-carries-the-ultimate-functional-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded Carries: The Ultimate Functional Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Most so-called functional training plans are 70 percent useless<\/strong>. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, Olympic lifts, swings, and even Bulgarian bag work don\u2019t provide enough variation to improve true function and athleticism. Let me explain.<\/p>\n<p>Once we get to standing from all of the fundamental postures (lying, quadruped, and kneeling) <strong>we have three options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A bilateral stance (squats and deadlifts)<\/li>\n<li>A split stance (lunges)<\/li>\n<li>A single leg stance (kicking and running)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>There are no other options, and every exercise is a variation on one of those three<\/strong>. If you spend most of your training time in a bilateral stance, you will miss out on about 70 percent of the options available to you. And when it comes to increasing athleticism, you\u2019ll find far more activities are dependent on a split or single-leg stance than they are on a bilateral one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\"><em>Loaded carries encompass all possible foot patterns.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-completeness-of-loaded-carries\">The Completeness of Loaded Carries<\/h2>\n<p>This is where loaded carries came in. They encompass all possible foot patterns. The movement begins by deadlifting the bells from a bilateral stance and then proceeds to be either single leg or split stance. <strong>If you can avoid dropping the bells and also maintain good posture, you prove that you have the following<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoulder stability<\/li>\n<li>Midline stability<\/li>\n<li>Resistance to rotation<\/li>\n<li>Ownership of the other 70 percent of foot patterns \u2013 i.e. split and single-leg stance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carries exist in a variety of forms. <strong>Here is a guide on how to squeeze the most athletic benefit from them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"farmers-carry\">Farmer\u2019s Carry<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Perhaps the simplest carry is the farmer\u2019s carry, or farmer\u2019s walk<\/strong>. Simply begin by grabbing two objects of the same size and weight and carry them for distance or time. At RPT, we aim for every client to be able to handle multiple 20m laps with his or her bodyweight split evenly between each hand. Twenty meters is not a magical number, it is the rough length of the space we have.<\/p>\n<p>The FMS crew is working on a test for postural control as part of their Functional Capacity Test that involves a 75 percent bodyweight farmer\u2019s carry for a specific time. That elevates farmer\u2019s walks on my list of useful movements to perform in the gym. <strong>Not only do they hit many functional markers, but they are also a useful systems check we can run on ourselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"rtecenter\" id=\"when-it-comes-to-increasing-athleticism-youll-find-far-more-activities-are-dependent-on-a-split-or-single-leg-stance-than-they-are-on-a-bilateral-one\"><em>&#8220;When it comes to increasing athleticism, you\u2019ll find far more activities are dependent on a split or single-leg stance than they are on a bilateral one.&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>However, there are two drawbacks to farmer\u2019s walks. <strong>One issue is they seem to help people put on muscle mass<\/strong>. While this is not a disadvantage for those who want it, there are large populations of athletes, such as runners and fighters, who need to be concerned about how much they weigh. In my experience, it is difficult to get people to cut weight while using heavy farmer walks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secondly, in terms of challenging the body, the farmer position is the easiest<\/strong>. Just like with foot positions, there are three possible hand positions \u2013 hands down, in the rack position, and overhead. These other positions are by far more challenging from a stability point of view.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"suitcase-carry\">Suitcase Carry<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A suitcase carry may be described most easily as a single-sided farmer\u2019s carry<\/strong>. When I was young, I had to carry my own suitcase if I wanted to travel, rather than just wheel it about. I only mention this because some people may wonder why on earth it\u2019s called a suitcase carry when you no longer need to carry a suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>The reality of a single-sided carry is that it just doesn\u2019t work well.<strong> If you use a moderately heavy kettlebell or dumbbell the weight will hit your leg and make it difficult to maintain posture<\/strong>. Your options are either to reduce the weight or choose a different variation, such as the rack or overhead carry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rack-carry\">Rack Carry<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The rack carry is perhaps the best combination of all for loaded carries<\/strong>. Keep in mind, the weight on your chest will make breathing difficult. The reason this is so important is that good breath function dictates how well you can do just about everything. If your breathing is compromised under load, you won\u2019t own the necessary stability required in that position, and you will start to cheat elsewhere. If you\u2019re looking to turbo-charge this version, I suggest bottoms-up carries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61750\" style=\"height: 432px; width: 640px;\" title=\"The rack carry is perhaps the best combination of all for loaded carries.\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bottomsupphoto2a.png\" alt=\"The rack carry is perhaps the best combination of all for loaded carries.\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bottomsupphoto2a.png 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/bottomsupphoto2a-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\"><em>If you&#8217;re looking to turbo-charge your rack carries, try bottoms-up carries<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"overhead-carry\">Overhead Carry<\/h2>\n<p><strong>In the list of the hardest things I\u2019ve ever done, log PT at SEALFit is close to number one<\/strong>. Holding something heavy overhead while maintaining good posture is hard. Even people with decent-looking pressing abilities may struggle when they have to hold load overhead for any period of time, and even the smallest glitches in their abilities will be highlighted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you decide to go with a double overhead carry, you may well end up with a few shoulder and neck issues from your clients<\/strong>. We discovered this at RPT when we started doing them frequently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asymmetrical-loads\">Asymmetrical Loads<\/h2>\n<p><strong>I always try to achieve as much as I can with every movement<\/strong>. While a symmetrical carry proves shoulder stability, midline stability, ownership of the three-foot patterns, and anti-rotational ability, we can make it even better by holding different loads in each hand.<\/p>\n<p>By carrying two differently sized weights in each hand, and in particular by using rack holds and walks, we fire up the core musculature. <strong>Dr. McGill says of asymmetric carries<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe asymmetric kettlebell carry uniquely challenges the lateral musculature (quadratus lumborum and oblique abdominal wall) in a way never possible with a squat. Yet this creates necessary ability for any person who runs and cuts, carries a load, and so on. The suitcase carry is another variation suitable for many advanced clients.\u201d<sup>1<\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you want to supercharge this movement, try using a large deadball, such as a 45kg+ ball, and <strong>placing it on one shoulder while walking or lunging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asymmetrical-hand-positions\">Asymmetrical Hand Positions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Once you\u2019ve worked with asymmetrical loads, the next logical step is to add in asymmetrical hand positions<\/strong>. Having one hand in a suitcase carry or overhead while the other does a rack carry is a unique challenge for the core.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You will find it is best to have the lighter bell higher than the heavier one<\/strong>. In other words, if performing an overhead plus rack carry, the overhead bell should be lighter than the rack carry. If performing a rack plus suitcase carry, the rack carry bell will be the lighter of the two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61751\" style=\"height: 390px; width: 640px;\" title=\"Carry the lighter bell higher than the heavier one.\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/andrewcarrycollage.jpg\" alt=\"Carry the lighter bell higher than the heavier one.\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/andrewcarrycollage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/andrewcarrycollage-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\"><em>Having one hand in a suitcase carry or overhead while the other does a rack carry is a unique challenge for the core.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"improve-capacity-and-quality\">Improve Capacity and Quality<\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that for certain athletes (for example, those worried about their weight) carries may not be a great choice as they can lead to an overall thickening of the body. <strong>But if weight is not a concern, carries are a great way to improve both capacity and quality<\/strong>. By adopting unilateral or asymmetrical carries, you will hit even more qualities than if you opt for an even load in both hands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ll Also Enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/6-week-challenge-loaded-carries-for-farmers-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"64139\"><strong>6-Week Challenge: Loaded Carries for Farmer&#8217;s Strength<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/the-4-most-important-exercises-youre-probably-not-doing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"64140\"><strong>The 4 Most Important Exercises You&#8217;re Probably Not Doing\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/strongman-series-the-yoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"64141\"><strong>Strongman Series: The Yoke<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>New on Breaking Muscle Today<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\"><u><strong>References:<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">1. McGill, S., &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/232214614_Core_Training_Evidence_Translating_to_Better_Performance_and_Injury_Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"64143\">Core Training: Evidence Translating to Better Performance and Injury Prevention<\/a>,&#8221;\u00a0<em>Strength and Conditioning Journal,\u00a0<\/em>32 (2010):3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Photos courtesy of Andrew Read.<\/span><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most so-called functional training plans are 70 percent useless. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, Olympic lifts, swings, and even Bulgarian bag work don\u2019t provide enough variation to improve true function and athleticism. Let me explain. 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