REEL: Lunge portion of the TGU

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ALIGNMENT MATTERS!

The lunge gets you to the TOP of the Turkish Get Up (TGU)!

Pro tips:

1. Face both hips forward as though they are shining light beams through them, straight ahead
2. Curl the back toe under for more glute and hamstring activation
3. Lean backwards instead of forwards.
4. Make sure you are aligned before you lunge up - it will make the movement so much easier!
5. Work on the backwards phase of the lunge to strengthen the upward phase
6. Your torso should be going straight up. Think of a string pulling you up as you ascend!
7. Start with bodyweight, then add a prop similar to a kettlebell (such as a bag).
8. A challenging (heavy) weight will give you helpful feedback about your alignment and posture.
9. A kettlebell is unique because the weight is distributed behind the body instead of in front.
10. The kettlebell or a heavy bag will help you to gently steer your shoulder and arm into a straighter line, where your joints can stack appropriately (solid architecture!).

* You can’t lift your bodyweight up out of a lunge without developing your core strength.
* The TGU lunge is unique because you have one arm up overhead, which challenges your balance, core and total body strength more than a regular lunge!
* A weight overhead will engage your core, automatically!

Learn how to progress this move in the SIMPLE CHALLENGE!

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