The Turkish Get-Up isn’t just difficult—it’s deliberately cruel. One wrong move and your shoulder screams. One rushed step and your core buckles. But master this 12-step dance with a kettlebell (or dumbbell), and you’ll forge stability most lifters only dream of.
Here’s the brutal truth:
- Your dominant side lies. The Get-Up exposes left-right imbalances like a truth serum.
- Subtle tweaks = massive shifts. A slight elbow flare turns shoulder savior into rotator cuff wreckage.
- Kettlebells aren’t mandatory… but their unstable load cranks shoulder stability to 11.
“The Get-Up isn’t an exercise—it’s an MRI for movement flaws,” says Eugene Thong, CSCS. “Skip professional instruction? Fine. But don’t cry when your ‘strong’ side is actually the weak link.”
Performing the Turkish Get-Up
Unlock full-body strength, stability, and coordination with this comprehensive guide to the Turkish Get-Up. Watch the video and explore the steps below.
Practice each step of the Turkish Get-Up slowly and with light weight (or no weight) until you master the movement. Consistency and proper form are key!