Kettlebell Turkish Get Up demonstration

Kettlebell Turkish Get Up

Learn how to do the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up with proper form, setup, and execution.

This kettlebell movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Kettlebell Turkish Get Up

  1. 1

    Lie on your back and press a kettlebell straight up with one hand, keeping your eye on it throughout.

  2. 2

    Bend the knee on the same side as the kettlebell and plant that foot flat on the floor.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Roll onto your free elbow, then press up onto your free hand.

  5. 5

    Drive your hips up off the floor, then sweep your free leg back to kneel on that knee.

  6. 6

    Stand up fully with the kettlebell locked out overhead and exhale.

  7. 7

    Reverse the steps to return to the floor and breathe in. Once finished, do the same number of reps on the other side.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions