Lunge Style Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up

31. Jan, 2010 3 Comments

The Turkish Get-up is one of my favorite exercises.  This exercise has the ability to work every muscle in the body.  There are a couple differnet ways you can do a turkish get up, but I mainly use the two general ones:  Lunge Style and Squatting. (refer to the video)

Also, you can use anything for weight such as a kettlebell, Dumbbell, Barbell, Sandbag, and yes even a person.  I usually use a kettlebell.  Typically, I will do sets of up to 5 reps on each side and usually two or three sets, which is plenty.

If you have never done this exercise before, I suggest you start with a very light weight or even no weight at all until you master the technique of getting up and positioining your body properly.  Technique plays a big role in getting the many benefits of this exercise.

Let me know what your favorite exercise is?  I am not saying the Turkish Get-up is my favorite, but it is up there on the list.

To your strength,

Jerry

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3 Responses to “Lunge Style Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up”

  1. MarkSpizer 03. May, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    great post as usual!

  2. Erik 07. May, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Hey Jerry,

    My favorite combo to warm-up or to use as a simple w/o is to do a lunge get-up go into a windmill then an overhead squat before returning to the bottom. You could also add a press at the top and a floor press at the bottom to add some extra work.

  3. Jerry Shreck 09. May, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Great comment Erik. There are so many great combos you can do with barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells. Thanks for sharing.