Turkish Get Up

The Turkish get-up exercise trains both strength, balance, stability and mobility.

1. Lie down on the floor. If using a kettlebell, keep it close to your body with two hands.

2. Extend your right arm (arm that holds the load) and bring your right heel close to your butt.

3. Align your other leg to 45 degrees off your spine and keep a neutral wrist throughout the movement.

4. Drive through your right heel and roll to your left elbow. Get tall.

5. Then push the floor away with your left palm to sit tall.Sweep your left leg under your right leg and behind you until your left hand, left knee, and left foot are in a straight line.

6. Sit on your left heel and go into a tall kneel.“Windshield wiper” your left leg around until you are in a lunge position.

7. Then get up.

8. Reverse the instructions and do a get-down. Repeat with the other side of your body.