HALF TURKISH GET UP
How To Perform Half Turkish Get Ups
Half Turkish Get Ups are a great modification to the Turkish Get Up, where the focus is on strengthening the abs, improving shoulder stability and improving trunk rotation.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): core/deep abdominals , arms, shoulders, back
Equipment: dumbbell or kettlebell
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Reach with weight; push away from floor with stance arm, exhale to reach and lift the torso
Before starting:
Be sure to use a weight that is not too heavy.
Lay on your back with one knee bent and the weight in the same side arm. Position the weight towards the ceiling
Position the supporting (other) arm on the floor beside you.
Inhale, then simultaneously exhale, press the supporting arm into the floor, and reach the weight towards the ceiling to lift the torso off the floor.
Slowly return to the start and repeat reps before switching sides.
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