Turkish Get-Up Bodyweight

Level
beginner
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
gym mat
Category
strength

Bodyweight version of the Turkish get-up with arms extended overhead. Builds mobility and full-body strength and control.

Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and foot flat on the floor.
  2. Extend both arms overhead in a Y position or keep one arm extended upward.
  3. Press through your heel and lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.
  4. Shift your weight and move your torso up, supporting yourself on your free arm.
  5. Sweep your free leg under your body into a half-kneeling position.
  6. Rise to standing from the half-kneeling position.
  7. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position, then switch sides.

Tips

  • Move deliberately through each stage of the movement for control.
  • Keep your core engaged throughout to maintain stability.
  • Focus on smooth transitions between positions.
  • Perform the movement slowly to ensure proper form and balance.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 15 reps
Build muscle 3 18 reps
Build endurance 3 25 reps