Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up

Muscles Worked

How to Perform

1. 1

   Set up for the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up in a stable, balanced position. Ensure proper alignment before beginning.

2. 2

   Brace your core and initiate the movement through the target muscle group, not momentum.

3. 3

   Move through the full range of motion with control. Focus on feeling the working muscle contract.

4. 4

   Return to the starting position under control. Maintain tension on the shoulders throughout.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and turning a raise into a shrug. Your traps should not be doing most of the work.

• Raising above shoulder height, which shifts stress to the traps and can impinge the shoulder.

• Locking the elbows completely straight, which stresses the joint. Maintain a slight bend throughout.

Pro Tips

• Lead with your elbows, not your hands. Imagine pouring a glass of water as you raise — this keeps the tension on the delts.

• Use lighter weight than you think you need. Delts respond exceptionally well to higher reps (15-20) with strict form.

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