Exercise library
Turkish Get-Up
Full body · Core
Generic core demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
CoreCompoundOne side at a time
A slow move from lying to standing with a kettlebell held overhead, training the whole body one step at a time.
- Difficulty
- Very hard
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
Full bodyCoreShouldersGlutes
Equipment
Kettlebell
How to do it
- Lie on your back holding a kettlebell straight up in one hand, with that side knee bent and foot flat.
- Roll onto your free forearm, then press up onto that hand, keeping the bell locked overhead.
- Lift your hips and sweep your straight leg back into a half kneeling position.
- Stand up, then reverse each step in order to return to the floor, and repeat on the other side.
Coaching cues
- Learn every step with no weight, then a shoe on your fist, before using a kettlebell.
- Keep your eyes on the bell until you are standing, and take each step slowly.