This evergreen guide explores practical, evidence-based approaches to coaching loaded overhead carrying patterns. It emphasizes shoulder stability, postural awareness, and progression strategies that athletes can implement safely, regardless of experience level. By integrating cueing, loading progressions, and targeted mobility, coaches can shape durable movement habits that transfer to sport, work, and daily life. The article offers actionable steps, clear progressions, and performance-focused metrics that remain relevant across phases of training, rehabilitation, and maintenance, helping you build resilient shoulders and upright posture through consistent practice.