The Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (Squat Style) is a full-body exercise that involves transitioning from lying on your back to standing while holding a kettlebell in one hand. It helps improve core strength, stability, and mobility.
How to perform
Here are step-by-step instructions for the Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (Squat Style) exercise:1. Start by lying on your back on the floor with your legs bent and feet flat on the ground. Hold a kettlebell in your right hand with your arm extended straight up toward the ceiling.
2. Press the kettlebell up toward the ceiling as you roll onto your left side, propping yourself up on your left elbow.
3. Push off your left hand to lift your torso off the ground and come up to a kneeling position, keeping your right arm extended overhead.
4. From the kneeling position, push through your right foot to stand up, keeping the kettlebell extended overhead the entire time.
5. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position, lowering yourself back down to the kneeling position, then sitting back onto your left hip, and finally lying back down on the ground.
6. Repeat the movement on the same side for a set number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
It is important to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your core engaged and your shoulder stable. Start with a lighter weight kettlebell and gradually increase the weight as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Equipment required
Kettlebell
Kettlebells are a type of free weight equipment with a unique design, featuring a handle attached to a weighted ball-shaped structure. They are commonly used for strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and overall functional fitness. Kettlebells are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of exercises such as swings, cleans, and snatches, which target multiple muscle groups and enhance total body strength and endurance.