INJURY PREVENTION

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up: Training Tool for Injury Prevention 

 

The Turkish Get-Up originated over 200 years ago, and was a part of Turkish wrestling training.  Before allowing a wrestler to proceed to the next stage of training, he was required to get up from the ground nimbly, while holding a kettlebell overhead and maintaining control.

 

This progression-based total body exercise is performed by "getting up" from a supine position to a standing position. The kettlebell's shape places the weight in a hanging position, which keeps the force of the weight directed downwardly. This helps to maintain a vertical body position, which is maintained throughout performance of the exercise.

 

The TGU is a part of Aptitude Fitness programs because it increases strength and develops stability through out the entire body. The TGU can serve as a conditioning workout, a corrective exercise or for injured individuals.