Kettlebell bottoms up carry vs suitcase carry for grip

[Anatoly]

Which works the grip better, the bottoms up carry or the heavy suitcase carry?

 

[mikhael]

I would go with the latter.

 

[Steve Freides]

Which works the grip better, the bottoms up carry or the heavy suitcase carry?

One hand or both?

-S-

 

[Don Fairbanks]

A month back I walked a mile with one #18 in the BU position, switching hands every 100 steps. Same week I did around 1.5 miles with two #13's, alternating hammer curls and walking with both in BU position. Doing it for shoulder rehab. Have done plenty suitcase carries with one or two 24-32's.
I can't tell which is better. Do both

 

[John K]

I like both. They feel different. I'm not sure why it needs to be either or.

 

[Anatoly]

One hand or both?

-S-

one hand

 

[LarryB]

Bottoms up is like holding something that’s alive. So if you need to hold something that’s moving I’d go with that ( but also both).

 

[Don Fairbanks]

Bottoms up is like holding something that’s alive. So if you need to hold something that’s moving I’d go with that ( but also both).

Good point. And the BU bell in my left hand is more alive ( needs work ) than the bell in my right. Less prevalent with a suitcase carry.

 

[LarryB]

Good point. And the BU bell in my left hand is more alive ( needs work ) than the bell in my right. Less prevalent with a suitcase carry.

Absolutely, same with me. I just recently broke my foot. While many would never recommend a bu tgu (to half kneeling), i did it at 26# and it really helped keep me sane and make solid improvements during my down time. My left hand made marked improvements, while my right only made slight stability improvements.