Shoulders · Kettlebell
Turkish Get Up
One slow rep, head to toe stability and shoulder strength.
ShouldersKettlebell
How to do it
- Lie on your back and press the kettlebell straight up with one arm, that side knee bent.
- Roll onto your free forearm, then push up to your hand.
- Drive through the planted foot and sweep your straight leg back into a half-kneel.
- Stand tall keeping the bell locked overhead, then reverse every step back down.
The one cue that matters
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Keep your eyes on the bell and your overhead arm locked the entire time.
Muscles worked
The Turkish Get Up isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.
FAQ
What muscles does the Turkish Get Up work?
The Turkish Get Up primarily works the Shoulders.
How heavy should I go?
Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.
One side at a time?
Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.
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