Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up | Thrive Personal Training

Instructions

Lie on the floor with legs straight out in front of you. With a kettlebell by your side pick it up in one hand then straighten that arm up above you, whilst the other arm is stretched out at a 45 degree angle to your body. The same leg as the side holding the kettlebell should be bent, with your foot flat on the floor. On the side that has the kettlebell, raise your shoulder off the ground and push yourself up with your opposite arm, until you are resting on that elbow. From this position, straighten your arm up, so that your weight is being supported by your hand. From this position lift your body up, using your arm, and swing the straight leg back behind you until you are in a lunge position, then remove your hand from the floor, and position your torso upright. In this position, bring your body up, by straightening your legs to the top of a lunge position, then bring your legs together. Reverse these movements to come back to the starting position. Repeat for the required number of repetitions before switching sides.

Tip

A dumbbell can also be used for this exercise. The arm holding the kettlebell should stay straight and facing the ceiling/sky throughout the whole movement.

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