What equipment do you need for the medicine ball hussafel carry?

You need medicine ball to do the medicine ball hussafel carry.

What is a good medicine ball hussafel carry?

For men, a good medicine ball hussafel carry is about a 30 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 10 lb and elite lifters pass 50 lb. For women, the standards run from about 10 lb to 50 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Arms · Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Hussafel Carry

How to do the medicine ball hussafel carry, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Equipment: Medicine Ball
Difficulty: Beginner
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Carry
Mechanic: Compound

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How to do it

Pick up the weight with a secure grip and stand tall with your shoulders back. Walk forward for the prescribed distance or time while keeping your core engaged and posture upright.

1Feel your forearms, shoulders, and legs supporting the awkward load as you walk
2Brace your core and keep the object close to your body for stability
3Walk with deliberate steps to feel the entire body working

Common mistakes

Avoid leaning too far forward or backward; stay upright
Don't let the object slip or rotate; grip securely
Avoid twisting your torso; keep your path straight

Muscles worked

The medicine ball hussafel carry mainly works the forearms and upper traps, with the upper abs, obliques, lower back, lower abs, quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves assisting.

ForearmsPrimary
Upper TrapsPrimary
Upper AbsSupport
ObliquesSupport
Lower BackSupport
Lower AbsSupport
QuadsSupport
GlutesSupport
HamstringsSupport
CalvesSupport

Medicine Ball Hussafel Carry strength standards

See how your medicine ball hussafel carry ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.

Bronzee1RM10 lb
Silvere1RM25 lb
Golde1RM30 lb
Platinume1RM40 lb
Diamonde1RM45 lb
Champione1RM50 lb

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Weight (lb)Reps

Kovo tracks this rank automatically as you train, across every lift, and levels you up as you get stronger.

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Last reviewed April 2026.