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Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge Style): starting position Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge Style): end position

Unilateral · Shoulders

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge Style)

A unilateral exercise that works the shoulders. Intermediate level, using kettlebell.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryShoulders
SecondaryAbs, Hamstrings, Quads, Triceps

Shoulder, core, glutes and quads.

Technical lift: the photos show the start and end positions. Learn the full bar path with a coach.

Setup and loading

Light kettlebell.

How to do the kettlebell turkish get-up (lunge style) step by step

  1. Lie down with the kettlebell locked out overhead and the same-side knee bent.
  2. Move to your elbow, then your hand, and lift your hips.
  3. Sweep your free leg back into a lunge with your knee on the floor.
  4. Stand up and reverse the steps.

Form cues

  • Arm vertical
  • Move in phases

Common mistakes

  • Taking your eyes off the kettlebell
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3-4 x 8-12 · rest 60-90 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

Max Strength

4-5 x 3-6 · rest 2-3 min

3-6 sets of 1-6 reps at 80-90% of your max (1RM). Rest 2 to 5 minutes.

Leave 1-3 reps in reserve. If your technique breaks down, lower the weight: strength is built with good reps.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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Sports it suits

Gear for this exercise

  • KettlebellStart with 12-16 kg (26-35 lb) for women or 16-24 kg (35-53 lb) for men.

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