3 Turkish Get Up Alternatives

The Turkish Get Up (TGU) is one of the most popular kettlebell exercises, and for good reason. It’s a total-body movement that trains glutes, hamstrings, quads, and shoulders while improving shoulder stability.

However, this exercise can be challenging for some people to master, especially if they lack shoulder or hip mobility.

In this article, we will explore some alternatives to the TGU that can help you better achieve your fitness goals.

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3 Turkish Get Up Alternatives

Turkish Get Up Alternative #1 – Overhead Lungehttps://youtu.be/V61RzKZ7mWo

Hold a kettlebell over your head with your right arm.

While holding the weight, lunge forward with the left leg (or backwards for backwards lunges).

Do desired number of reps on one side, then switch; hold the weight with the left arm, and lunge with the right.

Turkish Get Up Alternative #2 – KB Windmill – https://youtu.be/uZUUnrh8ghs

Your feet should be pointed to the side at approximately 45 degrees.

KB is overhead. Arm is locked, shoulder is “packed” – same principles as the Turkish get up.

Poke your hip out to the side. The movement in this exercise is coming from the hip and not the torso.

Let the hand slide down the leg; go to desired range of motion, then stand up, engaging the glutes and core as you do so.

Make sure you tense the glute and engage the core to stand up.

Turkish Get Up Alternative #3 – 1/2 Turkish Get Up – https://youtu.be/D_iT8QJ9RQA

The full Turkish get-up goes from lying on the ground to a standing position with a kettlebell overhead. With the half get up, we’re just practicing the first half of the movement.

Start with the kettlebell right at the shoulder. The hand goes right through the handle of the ‘bell, pull it up to the frame, and rolls to the back.

Punch the kettlebell up towards the ceiling. You want it right above your shoulder. Elbows locked out, shoulders sucked down into the socket. Your shoulders should be nice and stabilized and your lats are engaged. All those muscles that surround the shoulder should be nice and tight.

Right heel, same leg as your arm is up. Your right heel is up towards the right glute and your left leg and hand are out. Drive through the right heel and punch up towards the elbow. Push the right knee out with your belly button up towards the ceiling. Corkscrew with your bottom shoulder towards the floor and come back down.

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The Turkish Get Up is a highly beneficial movement, but sometimes things like injuries, poor flexibility, or plain old lack of coordination / athletic ability can make the exercise a challenge.

Try one (or all) of the alternative moves in today’s article for similar benefits!

If you want help in learning the basics of safe and effective kettlebell training in a way that’s customized just for you, apply for one of the remaining spots in my 1:1 kettlebell coaching program at the link below:

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-Forest Vance
Kettlebell Expert
Over 40 Training Specialist
KettlebellBasics.net

KBs for Abs Workout – “Show and Improve”

Everyone at the studio this time of year is asking for MORE ABS in the workouts, because summer is right around the corner!..

…so, we’re adding more sequences like the one I’m sharing today to the daily routine.

Try this to burn more body fat and get a stronger core than last time:

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KBs for Abs Workout – “Show and Improve”

Do 3-5 rounds (depending on fitness level), rest as little as possible between exercises:

1 – Bear plank w/ KB drag – 5 per side
2 – KB swing – 15
3 – Side plank w/ leg lift – 5 per side
4 – KB swing – 15 reps

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-Forest and the team @ KettlebellBasics.net

VIDEO – new Kettlebell + Bodyweight Hybrid Strength Workout

Check out this Kettlebell + Bodyweight Hybrid Strength Workout!

It’ll give you a taste of what to expect in one of our 28-day Kettlebell Challenges. We do a written version of each workout that spells out the exercises, recommended weights to use, and other details… plus I do a full video walk-through of each and every session (like this one), demoing the moves and going over tips and tricks that will help you get the best results in the least amount of time!

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Kettlebell + Bodyweight Hybrid Strength Workout

1 – “3/7” sets – Single Arm KB Press Start with 3 reps of single arm kettlebell presses per side. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 4 reps of single arm kettlebell presses per side. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 5 reps of single arm kettlebell presses per side. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 6 reps of single arm kettlebell presses per side. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 7 reps of single arm kettlebell presses per side. Rest for two to three minutes, then repeat two more times for a total of three rounds.

2 – Do as many reps as you can of the first exercise in 45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Do as many reps as you can of the second exercise in 45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Repeat for four sets of each move total:

Side-loaded / “suitcase” kettlebell split squat (22.5 sec per side) – add weight this week!

“3 way” push up (wide / narrow / regular) – switch positions each rep

3 – “3/7” sets – KB goblet squat

Start with 3 KB goblet squats. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 4 KB goblet squats. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 5 KB goblet squats. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 6 KB goblet squats. Rest for 15 seconds. Perform 7 KB goblet squats. Rest for two to three minutes, then repeat two more times for a total of three rounds.

4 – Do as many reps as you can of the first exercise in 60 seconds. Rest as little as possible, moving directly to the second exercise. Do as many reps as you can of the second exercise in 60 seconds. Repeat for four sets of each move total:

Mountain climber from low plank position

Skaters – short hop / big hop; alternate each round!

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Kettlebell Gridiron Gut Buster

Last summer, we put together a special “training camp” outdoor workout series.

Designed to build participants conditioning and test their will, we did calisthenics, running / sprinting, and more.

We even mixed in some kettlebell training to take results to the next level!

After you are done with workouts like this, though you’re going to be totally SPENT… you’re also going to feel great, because you’ve pushed yourself harder than you thought you could.

Plus, you’re going to build more cardio and burn more fat than last time.

Give this Kettlebell Gridiron Gut-Buster Workout a try, then sign up for our upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge:

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Kettlebell Gridiron Gut-Buster Workout

1 – Set up two cones about 40 yards apart.

2 – Start at one of the cones and perform 10 kettlebell swings.

3 – Immediately following the swings, run / sprint to the other cone.

4 – Upon reaching the cone, perform 10 push ups with a shoulder tap (alternate sides each rep).

5 – Continue to run / sprint back and forth between the cones, performning the following exercises:

— Run / sprint followed by 10 single arm KB rows per side
— Run / sprint followed by 10 bodyweight split squats per side
— Run / sprint followed by 5 burpees

7 – Rest approx two minutes and repeat two more times for a total of three rounds.

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Give this Kettlebell Gridiron Gut-Buster Workout a try, then sign up for our upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge at the link below:

-> 28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge

Cheers to old-school training methods for new-school results!

-Forest Vance
KettlebellBasics.net
ForestVanceTraining.com

28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge

In a “former life”, I was a three-time All-American football player at the University of California at Davis, and even spent a couple of years in the NFL.

For the last 15 years, I have worked full-time in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, studio owner, and much more – but I still love to use some of the workout methods I originally learned in the pros to get my current personal training clients amazing results.

I’ve also gained extensive training and experience teaching kettlebells in my personal training career, having gone through multiple RKC and StrongFirst certifications, teaching / assisting other trainers at these events, and even teaching workshops independently around the country.

It turns out kettlebells are particularly beneficial because it simultaneously works the muscles and the cardiovascular system, making it a great choice if you’re looking to lose weight or improve your overall fitness level. 

In just 30 minutes, you can achieve results that would take hours at the gym!

Since this weekend marks the 17 year anniversary of my first NFL mini camp in Green Bay, I’ve decided to celebrate by putting on a 28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge.

We’re going to COMBINE the fat-blasting, lean-muscle building power of kettlebells with a few of my “training camp” techniques (adapted for men and women over 40) to get you results like you’ve never seen!!

Details and reserve your spot now at the link below:

-> 28-day Kettlebell Training Camp Challenge

Look forward to working with you! –

-Forest Vance – KettlebellBasics.net – ForestVanceTraining.com

Swing Mistakes Video + New Kettlebell Bootcamp Workout

Today’s kettlebell boot camp workout is a high-intensity, full-body workout that uses kettlebells to create a metabolic response that burns fat and sheds pounds!

This type of workout is particularly beneficial because it simultaneously works the muscles and the cardiovascular system, making it a great choice if you’re looking to lose weight or improve your overall fitness level. 

In just 30 minutes, you can achieve results that would take hours at the gym!

First, watch today’s video and practice your kettlebell form a bit. Then, try the workout below:

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Kettlebell Bootcamp Workout
sample from upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Boot Camp Challenge

1 – Perform as many reps as you can of each exercise in 40 seconds. Rest 20 seconds between exercises. Rest 45-60 seconds between rounds. Do 3-4 rounds total:

A – KB high pull (beginner) / KB snatch (advanced) (20 seconds per side)
B – regular push ups (beginner) / spider push ups (advanced)
C – KB tactical lunge (alternate legs each rep)
D – single arm KB rows (beginner) / single arm KB rows from “Warrior III” position (advanced)
E – squat jumps (beginner) / lunge jumps (advanced)

2 – Set your timer for 5 minutes. Alternate:

A – 3 1/2 Turkish get ups – right side (beginner) / 1 full Turkish get up – right side (advanced)
B – 3 1/2 Turkish get ups – left side (beginner) / 1 full Turkish get up – left side (advanced)

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If you are looking to:

– Rapidly shed body fat
– Build lean muscle and improve your total body conditioning, all at the same time
– Learn the basics of safe and effective kettlebell training in the process

Stay tuned for our upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Boot Camp Challenge, registration opens later this week!

– Forest Vance
KettlebellBasics.net
ForestVanceTraining.com