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