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Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry

Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand tall with ribs stacked over your pelvis and walk with even, controlled steps. Keep the weight close and avoid leaning or twisting.

Body region
Spine
Position
Standing
Equipment
Dumbbell
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Lumbar Laminectomy / Decompression
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy
  • Mechanical / Non-Specific Low Back Pain

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