Kettlebell Exercise: A Different Type of Get-up

The Kettlebell Turkish Get-up has become a staple in many combat sports and martial arts conditioning programs…and I don’t think that it’s going anywhere any time soon.

Combat athletes love their Turkish Get-ups..and I completely understand why!

This Get-up variation showed up while I was working with a small group of wrestlers. Even though I taught and showed the traditional Turkish Get-up numerous times there was one wrestler who revert back to the variation I demo in the video below.

I’m not convinced it’s any better or any worse than other Get-up variations…I just found it interested so I thought I would pass it on.

Enjoy.

 

Kettlebell Exercises..Breathing Ladders

I picked up this kettlebell training technique from friend Rob Lawrence, it’s called a Breathing Ladder. Basically you match the numbers of breaths you take with the number of reps you’ve performed.

I believe Rob actually placed the kettlebell down while taking his breaths but I’ve found this variation on Rob’s principle great for combat sport athletes and martial artists that need to keep a clear head while in a fatigued state.

Play around with different kettlebel exercises such as the Clean and Jerk/Press or Jerk alone. Let me know how it goes in the comments section below.

Turkish Get-up Warm-up

The Kettlebell Turkish Get-up has become a favorite exercise in combat sport and martial arts conditioning circles. I have always been a fan, however, some morning I need a little movement prep before I begin my Turkish Get-up practice.

This is my favorite bodyweight warm-up prior to performing Get-ups. This warm-up covers everything!

Here’s a cool instructional video of the Kettlebell Turkish Get-up in case you’re having any issues with mastering the Get-up.