The One Move That Tones Your Whole Body

When we think about incorporating a specific motion into our training routines, we typically think of planks, lunges, squats — the standard stuff. And while those are all great exercises, there is a move you’re probably not doing, but should be! Which is why I’d like to introduce you to the Turkish Get Up. Not only does it work your strength and flexibility, but also your mobility. It challenges your body to work together — head to toe.

For those of you who sit at your desks all day, this exercise engages your posterior chain and off-sets all of those hours spent hunched over the computer or TV.

While a Turkish Get Up is traditionally done with a kettlebell (as pictured), you can also execute the motion holding a dumbbell, a sandbag, a water bottle or any other strengthening tool you choose.

Start on your back on the floor with left your arm extended perpendicular to the floor (with or without a kettlebell in your hand of the extended arm). Your left leg should be bent.

Finish the exercise in a standing position with the kettlebell secure overhead in your left hand.