Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up
Slow movement from lying down to standing while holding a kettlebell overhead with your arm straight. Works shoulder stability, core and legs.
- Primary muscleFull body
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeCompound
- MovementFull body
- LevelAdvanced
- Full body
- Shoulders
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Lie on your back with the kettlebell in one hand and your arm straight toward the ceiling. Bend the knee on the same side.
- Prop yourself up on your elbow, then on your opposite hand, keeping your eyes on the kettlebell.
- Lift your hips, sweep your straight leg under your body and place that knee on the floor.
- Straighten your torso and stand up from the lunge. Then lower back down in reverse order.
Common Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up, and how to fix it.
Your eyes drift away from the kettlebell.
Keep your eyes on the kettlebell the whole way up until you are standing.
The arm holding the weight bends or tilts.
Keep the arm straight and vertical, with your wrist straight and your shoulder locked in.
You rush from one phase to the next.
Do each phase separately and hold steady for a second before moving to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up work?
The Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up works mainly the whole body. It also works the shoulders, the core, and the glutes.