Turkish Get-ups: The Okra of Kettlebell Exercises

Vintage VFer · 09-22-10, 12:21 PM

I was a kettlebell nut a few years ago. I did them exclusively for six months. I had tried get-ups and just didn't enjoy any aspect of the move. Then, I did another, non-kettlebell workout and injured my hip. After that, doing swings would hurt my hip. I would try them again every six months or so. I did some the other day and my hip is not too sore. My thut and inner thighs are still very sore. I'm thrilled that I can (hopefully) get back to more k-bell work. If my hip starts hurting, I'll have to quit again for good.

I thought I would try out Enter The Kettlebell as a follow-up to STS. I have Pavel's ETK book, the ETK DVD and Anthony's workbook.

Love vegetables. Hate okra. Love swings. Hate get-ups. I know they are an outstanding exercise for many reasons. But - yuck! My knees don't like them either.

I wanted a fun program after the three-month non-fun of STS. I have a collection of k-bell DVDs, so I don't have to endure TGUs.

(No offense to okra lovers and/or TGU lovers around the world).

counterclockwise · 09-22-10, 12:36 PM

No offense taken from an okra/TGU-lover.

I am not a swing lover. I mean, I like them in short doses and I love the glute/ham activation and no-impact cardio factor and all. But this week the ETK workbook wants me to do 50 swings in a row. I'm pretty sure Anthony is crazy.

Glad to hear the hip is doing well so far!

sciencelady · 09-22-10, 01:27 PM

I respect TGUs - they're darn hard, they're humbling, they do take discipline to do correctly, but once you get it down, what a feeling of accomplishment!

I'm as proud of my first heavy TGU (16 kg) as I am of my first chinup! Both were equally impossible at first.

Stephanie_B · 09-22-10, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sciencelady

I respect TGUs - they're darn hard, they're humbling, they do take discipline to do correctly, but once you get it down, what a feeling of accomplishment!

I'm as proud of my first heavy TGU (16 kg) as I am of my first chinup! Both were equally impossible at first.

I have to agree with this..I can't say I LOVE them either--but respect them. I'm off to lift my husband up in a few to see if that offers more of a challenge NOT

KathAL79 · 09-22-10, 02:07 PM

Alta, you know how to word things! And you can keep preaching to this choir with your okra bashing.

In all seriousness, I hope your hip does cooperate with your efforts to resume kettlebells.

Can I use "love" in reference to TGUs to say that they are a love to hate type of exercise?

Well, I don't feel quite that strongly, but I like to dislike them. I will do them, as they are good for me, and I can do them without pain, unlike some other exercises (*cough* triceps push-ups), and without feeling utter misery (*cough* burpees and mountain climbers).

bee · 09-22-10, 05:07 PM

I love swings, but I hardly ever make myself do TGUs. I wouldn't sweat it. How often do you make yourself eat okra?

Alan · 09-22-10, 06:04 PM

I don't love them, but I respect them!

TGUs can bother my knee as well when I do them as Anthony instructs, so I do them more like how Pavel does it in the ETK video and that seems to help.

mizach · 09-22-10, 06:35 PM

Love okra. Don't like brussels sprouts. TGUs are like brussels sprouts. Pssst, I skip them most of the time.

FirmDancer · 09-22-10, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mizach

Pssst, I skip them most of the time.

LOL! The truth comes out ...

I'm in the "respect" league, & avoid doing them.

jlar · 09-22-10, 09:21 PM

I love all the exercises in Lauren Brooks "Grind" workout but never do it because I hate the TGU and for some reason I can't skip parts in a workout routine - I feel like a cheater/failure, therefore I don't do the workout at all

jlar

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09-22-10, 12:21 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Turkish Get-ups: The Okra of Kettlebell Exercises I was a kettlebell nut a few years ago. I did them exclusively for six months. I had tried get-ups and just didn't enjoy any aspect of the move. Then, I did another, non-kettlebell workout and injured my hip. After that, doing swings would hurt my hip. I would try them again every six months or so. I did some the other day and my hip is not too sore. My thut and inner thighs are still very sore. I'm thrilled that I can (hopefully) get back to more k-bell work. If my hip starts hurting, I'll have to quit again for good. I thought I would try out Enter The Kettlebell as a follow-up to STS. I have Pavel's ETK book, the ETK DVD and Anthony's workbook. Love vegetables. Hate okra. Love swings. Hate get-ups. I know they are an outstanding exercise for many reasons. But - yuck! My knees don't like them either. I wanted a fun program after the three-month non-fun of STS. I have a collection of k-bell DVDs, so I don't have to endure TGUs. (No offense to okra lovers and/or TGU lovers around the world). __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

09-22-10, 12:36 PM
counterclockwise Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX	No offense taken from an okra/TGU-lover. I am not a swing lover. I mean, I like them in short doses and I love the glute/ham activation and no-impact cardio factor and all. But this week the ETK workbook wants me to do 50 swings in a row. I'm pretty sure Anthony is crazy. Glad to hear the hip is doing well so far!

09-22-10, 01:27 PM
sciencelady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN	I respect TGUs - they're darn hard, they're humbling, they do take discipline to do correctly, but once you get it down, what a feeling of accomplishment! I'm as proud of my first heavy TGU (16 kg) as I am of my first chinup! Both were equally impossible at first.

09-22-10, 02:07 PM
KathAL79 Join Date: Jul 2004	Alta, you know how to word things! And you can keep preaching to this choir with your okra bashing. In all seriousness, I hope your hip does cooperate with your efforts to resume kettlebells. Can I use "love" in reference to TGUs to say that they are a love to hate type of exercise? Well, I don't feel quite that strongly, but I like to dislike them. I will do them, as they are good for me, and I can do them without pain, unlike some other exercises (cough triceps push-ups), and without feeling utter misery (cough burpees and mountain climbers). __________________ Kath I listen to my body and respond compassionately. - sankalpa from Jill Miller's Yoga at Home level 1, month 5 practice Note: I have had a professional relationship with a vendor of health and fitness books and media. For details please see my profile.

09-22-10, 05:07 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	I love swings, but I hardly ever make myself do TGUs. I wouldn't sweat it. How often do you make yourself eat okra?

09-22-10, 06:04 PM
Alan Join Date: Nov 2003	I don't love them, but I respect them! TGUs can bother my knee as well when I do them as Anthony instructs, so I do them more like how Pavel does it in the ETK video and that seems to help.

09-22-10, 06:35 PM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	Love okra. Don't like brussels sprouts. TGUs are like brussels sprouts. Pssst, I skip them most of the time.

09-22-10, 09:21 PM
jlar Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Dakota	I love all the exercises in Lauren Brooks "Grind" workout but never do it because I hate the TGU and for some reason I can't skip parts in a workout routine - I feel like a cheater/failure, therefore I don't do the workout at all jlar