Turkish Get-up

A compound kettlebell exercise for the rectus abdominis and deltoids.

  • Core
  • Kettlebell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis, Deltoids
AlsoGluteus maximus, Triceps brachii, Quadriceps

Setup

Learn the sequence with a shoe balanced on the fist before loading a bell.

How to do it well

  • Eyes on the bell until standing
  • Move through each position deliberately
  • Reverse the exact path back down

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the sweep-through
  • Letting the loaded arm bend

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.