Dumbbell Quarter Get Up
The Dumbbell Quarter Get Up mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Quarter Get Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Dumbbell Quarter Get Up
Setup
Lie flat on your back with your legs extended or with one leg bent.
Hold a dumbbell in one hand, pressing it straight up toward the ceiling.
Movement
Initiate the drive: Keeping your arm locked out and the weight stable above your shoulder, use your core to sit up onto the opposite elbow.
Support: Push through your supported elbow, ensuring your shoulder is retracted and stable.
Maintain focus: Keep your eyes on the dumbbell throughout the entire movement to maintain proper alignment and center of gravity.
Return: Slowly control your descent back down to the starting lying position, keeping the weight stable over your shoulder.
Dumbbell Quarter Get Up FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Quarter Get Up work?
The Dumbbell Quarter Get Up mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Quarter Get Up?
Dumbbells.
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