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Turkish Getup To Side Plank
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Turkish Getup To Side Plank is a core strengthening exercise that primarily targets the obliques. However, this exercise is also good to provide strength to the legs and shoulders.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie down on your back with one leg fully extended and the other bent at 90 degrees; hold the dumbbell directly above your chest with the other arm at your side. -
Step 2
Raise your torso over your forearms, then, supporting your torso and pressing your heel, lift your hips into a bridge, extending your support arm underneath you while holding a dumbbell over your head. -
Step 3
Switch to a side plank position with the dumbbell arm directly over your shoulder and neck in a neutral position. Slowly lower yourself to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Turkish Getup To Side Plank targets Abs, Back, Obliques, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Control your reps to avoid using momentum.
- Pause at the top of the rep.
- Keep your body straight throughout the movement.
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