Turkish get-up

Kettlebell held overhead on one arm

Also called turkish getup

Lie on the floor holding a kettlebell overhead on one arm, then roll up to standing in steps and reverse back down with control.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Core

Lower body

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Muscle growth higher is better1.0
Poor stimulus; little growth even near failure. 1 source.
- 1/5 Called a parlor trick that tests mobility and coordination; closing says it is bottom tier for building muscle, with squats and overhead presses better tests of strength. Renaissance Periodization, The Absolute Worst Exercises People Do (And What to Do Instead) @ 9:59videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI