Turkish Getup The Turkish Get up (TGU) is an excellent full body exercise that incorporates many challenges into one sequence. This exercise could be described as the definition of “functional exercise”. Not only can it be considered a strength exercise, considering you have to hold a load above your head from a lying position to standing, but it also develops stability, flexibility, balance and co-ordination. This tests and advances the margins of our capacity to stand from the ground. With a barbell and at bigger loads the TGU becomes interesting. Keeping your eyes on the load, moving slowly, and maintaining a straight arm are critical to the outcome. •Start flat on back with bar held overhead by one arm •Keep eyes on bar •Keep arm perpendicular to floor and perfectly straight •Rise to stand by any means available •Switch arms and lower to starting position •Repeat
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