How To: Turkish Get-Up (FIX 3 MISTAKES)

Here's a step-by-step tutorial to master the Turkish Kettlebell Get Up. Also learn to fix 3 of the most common mistakes.

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Important note: some who teach kettlebells will use a natural straight wrist position during turkish get ups. You'll notice my wrist is slightly extended. The reason I use this is because all barbell training is performed with a slightly extended wrist. Therefore my goal with the get up is to have as much transfer to my barbell lifts and for this reason I'll use this slightly extended wrist and also often look forward (not up at the kettlebell - as we don't look up at the weights when doing a snatch or jerk!).

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[CyborgNinja]

Clearest and most technically well executed explanation of a Turkish get-up I've seen. I came here to re-teach myself this movement I used to do before I had accumulated too many injuries and had to rehab for 2 years. Now, I can finally practice these again, and this video was exactly what I needed to brush up on form queues. Thank you!

[samirsharma]

It isn't possible to have a better video on this rather complex exercise. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks a ton doc.

[samirsharma]

Favourite exercise, favourite channel. No nonsense, crystal clear. Doc is an absolute boon.

[d_andreev]

1:07 I think that your wrist position can be improved, you have more of a barbell grip, which is not optimal for kettlebells. The wrist should be straight.

[gabrielguyenot]

Excellent and straightforward. I was guilty of trying to do a situp in the start position.

[wugadawoo]

Just started working out after way too long and was struggling with get ups. Super clear video and definitely seems like it'll help me snip out some bad habits early.

[kettlebellken]

Excellent demo... and perhaps one of the most important FOUNDATIONAL exercises someone can learn to preserve strength & flexibility as they age. At 60 i have been performing TGUs 10 years now truly restored my body. SFG all good.

[TruePhil]

1. Drive straight foot forward, twist torso and punch weight
Foot and arm positioned at angle
(don't perform as sit up)
2. drive kettle bell shoulder up and post up strong on shoulder
(don't disengage either shoulder)
3. elbow locked at top
(don't let elbow bend)

[johnbeverungen]

Thanks for the video. I think this is the first one I've seen on the TGU and your presentation was excellent. Also, I'm enjoying and learning a lot from your Milo book.

[natercionogueira]

Very good tips, I was looking for a video that show how to perform the TUG, in a very detailed manner, and your video was the best that I found, by far. Thank you.

[rmelgar]

Thank you Dr. Keep the world moving efficiently!

[sick-fit-ness]

After work I went to the gym, did my first turkish get-ups and was wondering if Im doing it right. Come home, turn on the laptop and see this video. I did pretty well. :)

[BobBlues]

Thank you Dr. Arron. This was a very clear and informative lesson.

[NaturalMeAmerica]

Really totally different than I learned from my HKC certification class from master zar Horton. Let points like externally rotating shoulder and engaging lats, while pulling the ground with the hand. Also very crucial is maintaining fist to the air and keeping wrist straight. He did not mention diaphragm breathing to protect spine. Hey the entire point of this exercise, is to teach maintaining proper alignment of all joints, so they look symmetrical.

[SuperStratification]

So great! I was making far more than three mistakes 😂. You've really done us a great service by laying this out, step by step.

[forest-qhjf]

you might want to add the 'roll to press' intro to start position. as shown at 0:20, you're increasing risk of injury (esp, w/ limit loads).

[almosthuman]

This is exactly how ı get up every morning 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[nvcn]

needs the full hip extension before the sweep.

[HodongSon]

Thank you for the video too! whenever I confront problem you always give me correct and quick solutions :) 감사합니다!

[philg]

I’ve seen other presenters says keep your wrist straight. Honestly the full weight of the kettlebell looks like it’s pushing your wrist back at an unhealthy angle to sustain all that weight. I know PTs don’t handle wrists anymore but I’d be careful with those wrists!