Turkish Get-Up (Dumbbell) 10s · no sound

Turkish Get-Up (Dumbbell)

Floor-to-stand sequence performed with one dumbbell locked out overhead through every transition.

Primary muscle
Abs, Front Delts, Glutes
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Core, Mobility
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How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with one dumbbell pressed straight up and the same-side knee bent, foot flat.
  2. Extend the free arm on the floor at about 45 degrees and keep eyes on the dumbbell.
  3. Roll onto the free elbow, then post onto that hand while the overhead arm stays locked.
  4. Bridge the hips, sweep the straight leg back to a half-kneeling stance, and lift the posted hand.
  5. Stand up from the lunge without letting the dumbbell drift off the shoulder stack.
  6. Reverse every step to the floor, then switch sides on the next set.

Common mistakes

  • Bending the overhead elbow or letting the load drift forward of the shoulder.
  • Rushing the roll and losing the packed shoulder before the hand posts.
  • Skipping the hip bridge and dragging the trailing leg through instead of sweeping it.
  • Looking away from the dumbbell so the spine rounds during the stand.

Muscles worked

Primary
AbsFront DeltsGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsTrapsUpper Back

Good to know

What muscles does the Turkish Get-Up (Dumbbell) work?
Mainly the abs, front delts and glutes. It also works the hamstrings, traps and upper back.
What equipment do you need for the Turkish Get-Up (Dumbbell)?
It uses dumbbells. Without it, the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up and the Turkish Get-Up train the same muscles the same way.
Is the Turkish Get-Up (Dumbbell) good for beginners?
GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Turkish Get-Up.

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