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Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 2 – Episode 36

This episode is part two of a two-part series on digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up.
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Amanda Perry
October 25, 2022
Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 2 – Episode 36

Amanda Perry

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October 25, 2022

This episode is part two of a two-part series on digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up.

If you’re interested in learn more about the TGU to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this episode and the previous episode (Part 1 of Digging Deeper into the Turkish Get Up) where we started the conversation.

In part 2, Brett and Mike cover:

  • The half kneeling position via the low sweep
  • The lunge – stand up position
  • How to reverse these steps to improve your overall skill
  • And more…

If your goal is to learn as much as possible about the Turkish Get Up, don’t miss this episode and the previous TGU episode where you’ll gain tips from coaches who have over 35 years of combined knowledge teaching kettlebells to clients, members and other coaches.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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