Turkish Get-Up (Half) primarily works the shoulders, core, and glutes. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- shoulders and core
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Turkish Get-Up (Half)
- Eyes on bell, roll to elbow then post to hand
- Bridge to create space for leg — stop at half-kneel if prescribed
- Reverse steps with the same path
Common mistakes
- Rushing transitions — own each position before moving
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is shoulders, with core and glutes also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Overhead Press (DB) · Push Press · Battle Rope Slam · Landmine Press · Half-Kneeling Landmine Press · Overhead Carry
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