How To Perform The Bodyweight Get-Up

The get-up using bodyweight is a full-body exercise that works a variety of muscle groups while also improving core strength and stability. This move can be done with just your body weight or with the added resistance of a medicine ball, dumbbell, or kettlebell.

1. Keep your arm vertical throughout the movement, and keep your eyes on your hand.
2. Move from elbow, to your hand, to a bridge position.
3. Move to your knee.
4. “Windshield wiper” your leg underneath to a lunge position.
5. With your weight on your forward heel and your ribs down, stand up to the top of the lunge.
6. “Ski” your trailing foot back and reverse the movement to return to the ground.

Instruction courtesy of Precision Nutrition. Fitness Pros- If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Nutrition Coach, they’re top notch!

As you get comfortable with the movement, you can add resistance by holding a medicine ball, dumbbell, or kettlebell in both hands overhead. Perform three sets of six to eight reps on each side.