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How to Perform Turkish Get Ups
Overview The Turkish get‑up (TGU) is a full‑body, ground‑to‑standing sequence that builds shoulder durability, rotary core strength, and unilateral stability in a single lift. Moving a kettlebell from supine to overhead standing and back forces the body through multiple planes, training proprioception, hip mobility, and contralateral coordination. Despite the slow tempo, a crisp get‑up can expose—and correct—weak links that sabotage heavy presses, Olympic lifts, and even runn

Toby Williamson
Oct 292 min read
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