Turkish Getup
Turkish Getup activates muscles in your upper body that helps improve your posture; it is primarily good to provide mobility, stability, and strength to the shoulders.
INTERMEDIATE
Half-Turkish Getup
Half-Turkish Getup is an excellent workout for overall mobility and stability of the core, shoulders, and hips. It also engages your shoulder, triceps, upper back, and the small stabilizing muscles of your chest and shoulders.
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Instructions
- Sit straight on the floor with your left leg straight and your right leg bent, foot flat on the floor. Grasp the weight in your right hand, resting your right elbow on your right thigh. Place your left hand on the floor just behind your left thigh.
- Raise your hips off the floor and press the weight into the ceiling. Form a straight line from arm to arm and from shoulder to the left leg. Belt core. Return to starting position.
Tips
- Be sure to squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
- Be sure to press down on the dumbbell to complete the lock, and your arms form a straight line at the top of the movement.
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