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Fitness Inspiration: Embracing the Impossible In the world of fitness and personal transformation, it can be easy to get bogged down by the concept of impossibility. The goals feel too lofty, the obstacles too daunting, and we find ourselves succumbing to a defeatist mindset before we even begin.But as the iconic Audrey Hepburn reminds us, "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible!'" shirt.These words capture the essence of a truly empowering mindset - one that refuses to be shackled by the notion of limitations. Instead, Hepburn invites us to reframe the "impossible" as the "I'm possible" - a...

Turkish get-up is considered a total-body exercise that engages multiple muscle groups and movement patterns.Here's a breakdown of how the Turkish get-up works the body: Core Activation: The Turkish get-up requires significant core engagement and stability throughout the movement to maintain a rigid torso and control the weight.Muscles like the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and erector spinae are heavily involved. Shoulder and Arm Strength: The overhead pressing motion works the deltoids, triceps, and rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and control the weight.Grip strength is also challenged, especially in the hand holding the weight. Hip and Leg Strength: The transition...

It's hard to give any specific recommendations for incorporating the Turkish get-up into a fitness routine, as it is a complex exercise that can pose a high risk of injury if performed incorrectly.The Turkish get-up requires a significant level of mobility, stability, and coordination, and it should only be attempted under the guidance of a qualified fitness professional who can properly assess your current abilities and progressively build up to the full exercise.That said, we can offer some general guidance on how to approach the integration of the Turkish get-up into a fitness routine while minimizing injury risk: Foundational Preparation: Develop a...

The Turkish get-up does exactly that. While most moves have you raise a weight and lower it, the Turkish get-up does this unilaterally and across multiple planes of motion. Learning the Turkish get-up can be a lot to handle, but it’s well worth the effort. The Turkish get-up offers a legion of benefits for a host of training goals. But when you perform Turkish Get Up, there's some common mistakes you should avoid to get you injured. Here are 7 Youtube Videos to show you how to fix Turkish Get Up Mistakes Video #1. Turkish Getup 3 Critical Mistakes By Unconventional Athlete...

The Turkish Get-up has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and rightfully so, as it's a fantastic exercise.  It is also, however, a complex exercise with many different components that must be "synced up" to get the most benefits of the drill.  With that in mind, I wanted to use today's article to discuss the six most common Turkish Get-up technique mistakes I see, and how I correct them with our clients at Cressey Sports Performance. Mistake #1: Not actively getting up. While I didn’t sequence these in any particular order, this mistake is the most common. Too...