Technique

The Turkish Get Up: 7 Steps to Build Bulletproof Shoulders and Core Strength

By Power Craft Training2 min readSep 30, 2025

If you could only do one exercise to bulletproof your shoulders and core, the Turkish get up would be it.
Unlike exercises that isolate one muscle group, the Turkish get up forces your entire body to work together as you transition from lying down to standing.

How to Do the Turkish Get Up

1. Start on your back

Lie on the ground with your right knee bent and foot flat, and your left leg straight.
Hold the kettlebell overhead with a straight, locked-out arm and a stable wrist.

2. Roll to your elbow

Drive through your right heel and roll onto your left elbow, keeping your eyes on the kettlebell.

3. Press to your hand

From your elbow, push off the ground with your left hand to get tall, creating a tripod base with your hand and feet.

4. Bridge and sweep

Lift your hips into a bridge, then sweep your straight left leg under your body into a kneeling position.

5. Half-kneeling position

Align your torso upright with the kettlebell stacked overhead, front knee at 90 degrees, back knee on the ground.

6. Stand up

From the half-kneeling position, drive through your front foot to stand fully upright with the kettlebell overhead.

7. Reverse the movement

Carefully reverse all steps to lower yourself back to the ground.

Start Training with Turkish Get Ups

The Turkish get up builds total body strength and stability through one complete movement pattern.
Master these seven steps and you'll develop bulletproof shoulders and core strength that transfers to every other exercise you do.

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