Sit-up Turkish Get-up
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders, Glutes
Sit-up Turkish Get-up focuses on Abs, Shoulders, Glutes, with Quads, Hamstrings, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sit-up Turkish Get-up with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on the floor, holding a kettlebell in one hand with your arm extended straight up.
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Bend the knee on the same side as the kettlebell, keeping that foot flat on the floor, and extend your other leg straight out.
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Press through your bent foot and roll onto your opposite forearm, keeping the kettlebell arm locked overhead.
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Push up onto your opposite hand, lifting your hips off the floor while maintaining the kettlebell overhead.
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Sweep your extended leg under your body and back, coming into a kneeling position with the kettlebell still extended overhead.
- 6
Reverse the movement by sweeping the kneeling leg forward and lowering your hips back to the floor, supporting yourself on your hand.
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Lower your body back onto your forearm, then control your descent back to the starting supine position, keeping the kettlebell pressed overhead.
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Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch the kettlebell to your other hand and repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Secondary Muscles
While Sit-up Turkish Get-up primarily targets Abs, Shoulders, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Quads, Hamstrings, Forearm . 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 Sit-up 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 Sit-up 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.
