Get Up Situp

Description

This exercise helps build strength and stability throughout the core and upper body. The exercise also improves strength in supporting areas such as the hip flexors, hamstrings, and glutes.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets mainly the core muscles.
  • This is also an excellent coordination exercise for the whole body.
  • This exercise can be performed before doing the Turkish get-up exercise to master and hone the required technique of the whole movement.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended for beginners.
  • Proper training of all the segments of the movement is required in order to avoid unnecessary injuries.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
  • Proper resistance progression is advised to avoid injuries.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Abs

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Flexors, Obliques, Shoulders

Stabilizer Muscles

Back (Lower)

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

45%

Cardio Intensity

20%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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