How to do the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style)
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Quadriceps and Hamstrings.
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) demonstration · © GymiaFit
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Core
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) step by step
- 1Start by lying on your back with your legs extended and the kettlebell held in your right hand, arm fully extended above your shoulder.
- 2Bend your right knee and place your right foot flat on the ground, keeping your left leg extended.
- 3Pressing through your right foot, lift your hips off the ground, coming into a bridge position.
- 4Slide your left leg underneath your body, bending your left knee and placing your left foot flat on the ground.
- 5Rotate your torso to the left, bringing your left hand to the ground for support.
- 6Pressing through your right foot and left hand, lift your torso off the ground, coming into a kneeling position.
- 7From the kneeling position, stand up, keeping the kettlebell extended overhead.
- 8Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
- 9Repeat the exercise on the other side, starting with the kettlebell in your left hand.
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) — questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) work?
The Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) primarily targets the Glutes. It also recruits the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Core as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style)?
You need kettlebell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style) suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (squat Style)?
Kettlebell Front Squat, Kettlebell Goblet Squat, Kettlebell Lunge Pass Through train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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