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Carry pattern

18 carry exercises

Every movement in Handler's library classified as a carry pattern. 7 are beginner-friendly. Movements within a pattern are the coach's swap candidates for each other when equipment or joint comfort changes.

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. They share a joint action and are interchangeable when equipment, fatigue, or joint comfort changes; the primary muscles are mostly core, shoulders, upper back, forearms.
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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