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Turkish Get-up

From lying to standing while holding a kettlebell overhead.

Turkish Get-up: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Shoulder stability and whole-body control
  • Mobility and strength together

How to do it

  1. Eyes on the bell the whole time
  2. Move step by step, slowly
  3. Start with no weight or a shoe

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the steps
  • Elbow bending under the bell

Starting prescription

sets
2
reps
2–3
Rest
60 s
Reps in reserve
3
Load step
2.5 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Shoulder · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.
  • Wrist · Avoid
    Avoid with a severe or worse wrist limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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