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Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up

Learn how to do kettlebell turkish get-up with a clear setup, controlled movement, and a technique you can repeat.

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How to do kettlebell turkish get-up

  1. Start by lying on your back with your legs extended and the kettlebell held in your right hand, arm fully extended above your shoulder.
  2. Bend your right knee and place your right foot flat on the ground, keeping your left leg extended.
  3. Pressing through your right foot, lift your hips off the ground, coming into a bridge position.
  4. Slide your left leg underneath your body, bending your left knee and placing your left foot flat on the ground.
  5. Rotate your torso to the left, bringing your left hand to the ground for support.
  6. Pressing through your right foot and left hand, lift your torso off the ground, coming into a kneeling position.
  7. From the kneeling position, stand up, keeping the kettlebell extended overhead.
  8. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
  9. Repeat the exercise on the other side, starting with the kettlebell in your left hand.
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up exercise illustration

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up: muscles worked

Primary focus: full body. Supporting muscles: Core, Shoulders, Legs.

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Better reps before more weight.

Start with a version you can control. Record the same setup and range each time. Add reps or a small load increase when you can repeat the movement without changing the technique.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you do kettlebell turkish get-up?

Start by lying on your back with your legs extended and the kettlebell held in your right hand, arm fully extended above your shoulder. Bend your right knee and place your right foot flat on the ground, keeping your left leg extended. Pressing through your right foot, lift your hips off the ground, coming into a bridge position.

What muscles does kettlebell turkish get-up work?

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up primarily trains the full body, with the core and shoulders and legs contributing. The exact demand depends on your setup, range, and chosen load.

What is the best technique for kettlebell turkish get-up?

Rehearse the setup with a manageable load or easy variation. Follow the exercise-specific steps below through a controlled range. Repeat the same setup each set and stop when you lose control of the movement.

What can I do instead of kettlebell turkish get-up?

Related options include Kettlebell Armor Building Complex, Kettlebell Clean & Press, Kettlebell Snatch. These can have different equipment, range, and movement demands. Open the guides below to compare the setups before choosing a replacement.

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