Turkish get ups

jemhh

There are a million bajillion videos online showing how to do these (it's true, I counted them.) Does anybody have a favorite video or a recommendation of one that is is slightly(or a lot) better than others? I would like to try Turkish get ups but they seem a bit complex (more steps to follow) and I will not have anybody on hand to give me live help.

TYVM

Kekekylene

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=turkish+get+ups&&view=detail&mid=9428AE088E974389F4AD9428AE088E974389F4AD&FORM=VRDGAR

I am not sure if anyone is talking in the background describing anything as I am at work and can't have volume lol, but this one is showing it perfectly. I do tgu's all the time.

jemhh

Thanks!

Follow up question: I know that they can be done with either a kettlebell or dumbbell. But is there an advantage to using a kettlebell? Most videos seem to use them and it makes me wonder if the weight hanging off the back of the hand is better than it being above the hand.

Ben_there_done_that

Great video. I'll definitely be working on my form, after watching that. I just wish the kettlebells wouldn't leave bruises in the middle of my forearms. lol

Kekekylene

That is one thing I don't know, my coach has never had me use a dumbbell for these. In my opinion though I don't think it makes a difference as the movement is not working on your hand so it really shouldn't matter how the weight is held. Also when I was first learning them my coach actually had me use a shoe as it was the lightest thing lol, to get used to the movement so that's how I think it doesn't matter. I am not a professional though lol

jemhh wrote: »

Thanks!

Follow up question: I know that they can be done with either a kettlebell or dumbbell. But is there an advantage to using a kettlebell? Most videos seem to use them and it makes me wonder if the weight hanging off the back of the hand is better than it being above the hand.

jemhh

Kekekylene wrote: »

That is one thing I don't know, my coach has never had me use a dumbbell for these. In my opinion though I don't think it makes a difference as the movement is not working on your hand so it really shouldn't matter how the weight is held. Also when I was first learning them my coach actually had me use a shoe as it was the lightest thing lol, to get used to the movement so that's how I think it doesn't matter. I am not a professional though lol

jemhh wrote: »

Thanks!

Follow up question: I know that they can be done with either a kettlebell or dumbbell. But is there an advantage to using a kettlebell? Most videos seem to use them and it makes me wonder if the weight hanging off the back of the hand is better than it being above the hand.

A shoe I was thinking of using just a dumbbell handle since it would be very light but still something to have in my hand.

Thanks again!

rybo

My recommendation is any video that comes from an RKC person or strongfirst should be legit. As far as dumbell or KB, a KB is going to be more difficult at the same weight because of it's shape. I've seen getups done with a full length barbell before.

julie_broadhead

https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/strength-training/turkish-getup/

This article and video are a pretty solid tutorial on the TGU. I highly recommend you progress this movement the way she does in the video. Balancing the shoe will tell you if you are bending your wrist and it also tells you if you are losing your shoulder pack at any point.

I've done them with both kettlebells and Dumbells. They both balance differently. Personally, I can go heavier with a kettlebell. The instructor in this article is an RKC master instructor.

lorrpb

There is a slight advantage to using KB because of the added instability. But for most of us, it won't make a huge difference overall. The work of the exercise is far more than the difference added by kb.

canadianlbs

eric cressey had one that i liked, when i was a mad fan of them. when i was learning/doing them, i remember it all suddenly got much simpler when i started to think of every stage in terms of geometry. the line from your foot to your hand should go straight through your hips, kind of thing.

it's basically all tripod poses, to me. with most of the weight on the foot/hand corners, and the third one offset from there mostly just for stability.

Willbenchforcupcakes

I have a love/hate relationship with get ups. Hate them in the moment of sucking it up and gettin sets done, love them in terms of almost nothing better for shoulder stability and core stability bang for your buck.