The Turkish Get Up is a weight training exercise that involves standing up from a laying position with one weight overhead in one hand, and then reversing the motion back to the lying position. The exercise is a great stunt for party tricks, and also can serve as a good addition to your resistance training warm ups or cool downs. Still, the exercise has its limitations and might not suit everyone. In this post, we will discuss how to properly perform the Turkish Get Up, muscles involved, and benefits and drawbacks of this popular training exercise.
