Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up

Master the kettlebell bottoms-up to knee Turkish get-up to build exceptional core stability, shoulder strength, and full-body coordination.

Advanced
Compound
Push
2 min per set1 min rest

Description

This exercise starts with you lying on your back, holding a kettlebell in a bottoms-up position. You then execute a partial Turkish get-up, stopping at the knee. This exercise improves balance, strength and coordination.

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How to Do Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up

  1. 1
    Setup

    Lie on your back with a kettlebell in one hand, held in the bottoms-up position directly over your shoulder, arm straight. The other arm and leg should be angled away from the working side.

  2. 2
    Setup

    Keep your eyes fixed on the kettlebell throughout the entire movement to maintain balance and stability.

  3. 3

    Initiate the roll by driving through the foot of your bent leg and the elbow of your free arm, rolling onto your supporting elbow.

  4. 4

    Press up onto your supporting hand, then bridge your hips high and sweep your straight leg underneath you, positioning it for a half-kneeling stance.

  5. 5

    Come to a tall half-kneeling position, with the kettlebell still held bottoms-up overhead and your eyes fixed on it. Reverse the movement slowly and with control back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Always keep your eyes glued to the kettlebell; this helps stabilize your shoulder and improves overall balance.
  • Perform each segment slowly and deliberately, focusing on control and stability rather than speed or momentum.
  • Maintain a neutral wrist position to protect your joint and ensure optimal force transfer through the kettlebell.
  • Actively brace your core throughout the entire movement to stabilize your spine and transfer power efficiently.

Common Mistakes

  • ×Losing bottoms-up stability: Fix this by using a lighter kettlebell and focusing on crushing the handle to engage your grip and forearm muscles.
  • ×Rushing the transitions: Fix this by breaking the movement into distinct phases and pausing briefly at each position to ensure full control before proceeding.
  • ×Not engaging the core: Fix this by actively bracing your abdominal muscles as if preparing for a punch, which stabilizes your torso throughout the get-up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up good for beginners?
Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up is rated advanced. Beginners can still attempt it with lighter weight and careful form, but it's best to master easier variations first.
What equipment do I need for Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up?
You need Kettlebell to perform Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up. If you don't have this equipment, look for variations that target the same muscles with what you have available.
What are the best tips for Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up?
Always keep your eyes glued to the kettlebell; this helps stabilize your shoulder and improves overall balance. Perform each segment slowly and deliberately, focusing on control and stability rather than speed or momentum. Maintain a neutral wrist position to protect your joint and ensure optimal force transfer through the kettlebell. Actively brace your core throughout the entire movement to stabilize your spine and transfer power efficiently.
What are common mistakes when doing Kettlebell Bottoms-Up to Knee Turkish Get-Up?
Losing bottoms-up stability: Fix this by using a lighter kettlebell and focusing on crushing the handle to engage your grip and forearm muscles. Rushing the transitions: Fix this by breaking the movement into distinct phases and pausing briefly at each position to ensure full control before proceeding. Not engaging the core: Fix this by actively bracing your abdominal muscles as if preparing for a punch, which stabilizes your torso throughout the get-up.

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