Turkish Get-Up
What you'll gain
Trains overhead shoulder stability through a full range of body positions.
Builds trunk and hip control in transitions rather than in a static hold.
Exposes side-to-side gaps that bilateral lifts hide.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Lie on your back and press the kettlebell straight up over the shoulder with a firm grip.
- 2
Bend the knee on the loaded side and plant that foot, with the free arm out on the floor.
- 3
Drive through the planted foot and roll up onto the forearm, then post onto the hand.
- 4
Lift the hips and sweep the straight leg back into a half-kneeling stance.
- 5
Bring the torso upright and stand out of the lunge, eyes on the kettlebell.
- 6
Reverse every step in order to return to the floor and finish the repetition.
Common Mistakes
Losing the vertical arm as you sit up, which rotates the loaded shoulder.
Rushing the roll to the elbow, which skips the hip work and turns it into a sit-up.
Sweeping the trailing leg before the hips are high enough to clear the floor.
Starting heavy before the sequence is memorized, which is where most shoulder tweaks happen.
About This Exercise
The Turkish get-up is a sequence, not a simple rep. You start on the floor with the kettlebell pressed over the shoulder, roll to the elbow, post to the hand, bridge, sweep the trailing leg to half kneeling, stand, then reverse every step. The overhead arm stays vertical, so the shoulder works as a stabilizer while the trunk and hips drive the transitions. Abs, delts, and glutes share the work. The approved still is the early floor position: kettlebell overhead, same-side knee bent, free arm out, shoulders red and thighs pink. For a catalog this is the flagship get-up page, useful as a full-screen demo, a warm-up block, and a step-by-step technique clip.
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Specifications
Built for
- Flagship kettlebell entry in an exercise library.
- Warm-up or movement-prep blocks in a strength app.
- Step-by-step technique breakdowns in coaching content.
- Assessment screens for shoulder stability and hip mobility.
Muscles Worked
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