Half-Turkish Get-up
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders
Half-Turkish Get-up focuses on Abs, Shoulders, with Triceps, Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Half-Turkish Get-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg bent and the other extended. Hold a kettlebell in the hand on the same side as your bent leg, extending it straight overhead.
- 2
Roll onto your opposite forearm, pushing through your bent leg and supporting elbow, keeping the kettlebell locked overhead.
- 3
Push up onto your opposite hand, lifting your hips off the floor while maintaining the kettlebell overhead.
- 4
Sweep your extended leg under your body and back to transition into a kneeling position, keeping the kettlebell extended overhead.
- 5
Reverse the movement by sweeping your kneeling leg forward and lowering your hips to support on your hand.
- 6
Continue lowering back onto your forearm.
- 7
Return to the supine starting position with control, keeping the kettlebell extended overhead.
- 8
Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch and repeat the exercise on the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Half-Turkish Get-up primarily targets Abs, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Triceps, Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Half-Turkish Get-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Half-Turkish Get-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
