The Turkish Get Up

As the Two Hand Swing is at the core of the ballistic kettlebell exercises, the Turkish Get Up is the foundational kettlebell strength exercise or "grind." Here is video that gives a great in depth overview of the Get Up.




Some key points and to keep in mind when learning and performing Get Ups are

Start by practicing these movements unweighted or with a light object that won't hurt you if it falls such as shoe or plastic water bottle balanced on the fist.

Even when working with light weights, treat them with the same respect and attention to form and detail as you would with a maximal effort. The foundations you lay now in learning this exercise will stay with you through the heavier lifts. This exercise is as much if not more about moving correctly than simply lifting something heavy.

Keep the elbow locked and the shoulder packed in the socket throughout the movement

Make this exercise as smooth as possible with extra adjustments as possible.

For one of the most in depth resources around on the Turkish Get Up check out Kettlebells From the Ground Up by Gray Cook, RKC and Brett Jones Master RKC

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