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Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style)

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style) is an intermediate compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your abs, hamstrings, quads and triceps.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Kettlebell📈 Intermediate🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style): starting position
Starting position
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style): end position
End position

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

  1. Lie on your back on the floor and press a kettlebell to the top position by extending the elbow. Bend the knee on the same side as the kettlebell.
  2. Keeping the kettlebell locked out at all times, pivot to the opposite side and use your non- working arm to assist you in driving forward to the lunge position. Using your free hand, push yourself to a seated position, then progressing to one knee.
  3. While looking up at the kettlebell, slowly stand up. Reverse the motion back to the starting position and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: AbsSecondary: HamstringsSecondary: QuadsSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style) alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the kettlebell turkish get-up (lunge style) work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your abs, hamstrings, quads and triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of kettlebell turkish get-up (lunge style) should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the kettlebell turkish get-up (lunge style) good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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