Turkish Get-Up Bodyweight
Bodyweight version of the Turkish get-up with arms extended overhead. Builds mobility and full-body strength and control.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with one knee bent and foot flat on the floor.
- Extend both arms overhead in a Y position or keep one arm extended upward.
- Press through your heel and lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.
- Shift your weight and move your torso up, supporting yourself on your free arm.
- Sweep your free leg under your body into a half-kneeling position.
- Rise to standing from the half-kneeling position.
- 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 |