3 Simple Drills to Learn the Turkish Get-Up
Feb 03, 2026
Being able to get up off the ground shouldn’t be a lost skill — it should be a baseline for human movement.
That’s why the Turkish Get-Up (TGU) is one of the most valuable exercises you can train. It improves mobility, stability, strength, and coordination, all while teaching your body how to transition through multiple planes of motion under load.
In short: It builds real-world resilience and longevity.
Whether you're training for life, the mat, or the unknown, the ability to control your body from the ground up is non-negotiable.
But how do you master something as complex as the TGU?
You break it down.
The key to mastering any skill — especially one like the get-up — is to divide it into smaller and smaller pieces until you can own every part. Each pause, post, and position becomes a drill of its own. Once you’ve earned each piece, you recombine them into the full movement — smooth, strong, and bulletproof.
Watch today’s video as Mark breaks down the Turkish Get-Up and shows you 3 drills to master this essential movement.
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