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One of the great things about kettlebells is that there's always a way to make a light bell feel heavier. Once you've gotten a regular Turkish get up nailed down, the bottoms up get up is a great way to maximize the equipment you already have, challenge the stability you've built in new and interesting ways, and it's great for improving grip strength and prepare you for greater challenges.

Turkish get ups with kettlebell (or dumbbell) are incredible for building full-body strength and stability. Don't go macho. Go lighter than you think you can, or have someone around to spot you. TGU's are great for building multidirectional shoulders, hips, knees and elbows. And also the perfect tool for dialing in core muscle awareness, balance, and coordination. Let's break it down step-by-step so you can safely move through this wonderfully complex exercise.

Humans are three dimensional and of course move three-dimensionally. Turkish get ups are great for building multidirectional stability and strength in shoulders, hips, knees and elbows. And also the perfect tool for dialing in core muscle awareness, balance, and coordination. Practicing TGUs while balancing a block or other prop on your fist is a challenger any time you want to build skill, whether just starting out, or working through a sticking point, or sharpening your form when leveling up. Lets break down the TGU step-by-step.

We've all felt it at some point...when your neck, shoulders, and back get stiff and locked down. Iron cross twists unstick the stuck spots. By improving rotation, they help your diaphragm work more effectively and free up your core muscles. This is a huge win for your posture. Iron cross twists are also a great warmup to prepare your shoulders for side planks, Turkish get ups, carry’s, etc.