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 What is the Turkish Get-up?
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What is the Turkish Get-up?

by everythingturkish February 24, 2023

The Turkish Get-Up is a functional exercise that has its origins in Ottoman wrestling, a traditional Turkish form of wrestling. It is a full-body exercise that works on core stability, shoulder stability, hip mobility, and overall strength. The Turkish Get-Up is also known as the “Squat and Press” or “Stand Up” exercise.

The Turkish Get-Up involves a series of movements where you start by lying on your back on the floor, holding a weight in one hand with your arm fully extended towards the ceiling. From there, you perform a sequence of movements that involve rolling onto your side, coming up onto your elbow, pushing up onto your hand, coming up to a kneeling position, and finally standing up fully.

The Turkish Get-Up is an effective exercise for improving overall strength, stability, and mobility. It targets multiple muscle groups, including the shoulders, arms, chest, back, hips, and legs. It also challenges your balance, coordination, and proprioception.

To perform a Turkish Get-Up, it’s important to start with a light weight and focus on proper technique and form. It’s also important to progress gradually, increasing the weight only when you feel comfortable and confident with the exercise.

Overall, the Turkish Get-Up is a great exercise for anyone looking to improve their overall strength, stability, and mobility. It is a challenging exercise that requires focus, concentration, and proper technique, but the benefits are well worth the effort.

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